In addition to targeting the gut to heal conditions of the brain, many doctors are treating the gut by targeting the brain. For many years, medical professionals have treated conditions like IBS by reducing stress levels and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Antidepressant medications help improve gut motility, sensitivity to abdominal pain, and how fast food moves through the gut—all of which improve IBS and depression symptoms.

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