In western civilizations, the most common treatment for mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and ADHD is psychiatric medications. Despite their widespread use, recent research has demonstrated that pharmaceutical therapies may not be as effective as was once believed.

As prescription rates for antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds have increased, so has the rate of mental illness. These therapies appear to be ineffective. They also come with negative side effects.

Eighty percent of our immune system is housed in the gut, and the health of the microbiome profoundly affects our risk for disease. This newer research has also shown that these populations play a significant role in our emotional well-being. Therefore, if you're suffering from anxiety or depression, could it be that these little “critters” in your gut may be to blame?

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