The Connection Between Your Stomach and Your Mood
Have you ever had a "gut feeling"?
Or felt "butterflies" in your stomach before a big presentation?
Or felt a "pit" in your stomach when you got bad news?
We use these phrases all the time, but they aren't just metaphors. They are biology.
Scientists call your gut your "Second Brain." It turns out your digestive system and your brain are best friends who talk on the phone constantly via the vagus nerve. They influence each other.
When your brain is stressed, your digestion shuts down (hello, bloating). But it works the other way, too: when your gut is unhappy or inflamed, it sends distress signals upstairs, which can manifest as anxiety, brain fog, or irritability.
Basically, you can’t have a happy head without a happy belly.
This is why we are so interested with the "Gut-Brain Axis" at Outsiders. We realized that to fix the mood, we often have to start with the stomach.
Our Core Harmony blend (formerly Rest & Digest) was built for this exact conversation. We use Ginger and Peppermint to physically soothe the digestive tract, calming the bloating and "noise" downstairs. But we didn't stop there. We added Lion’s Mane mushroom, which supports nerve health.
It’s a tea that speaks to both brains at once.
So the next time you feel that anxious flutter, don't just try to "think" your way out of it. Brew a cup, soothe your gut, and watch your mood follow suit.