Dr. Laura's Blog

Why Your Mood May Start in Your Digestive System Have you ever felt “off” emotionally—anxious, foggy, or just not yourself—and couldn’t quite explain why? For many years, health conversations treated the brain and digestive system as completely separate. If someone struggled with anxiety, mood swings, or low energy, the focus was placed on the brain alone. But we now understand something much deeper: Your gut and your brain are constantly communicating. This relationship is k