49: The Link Between Anxiety and Gut Health with Jackie Bowker

Meet Annie. 

In 8 weeks, she lost nearly twenty pounds, her bloating went away, and she stopped experiencing acid reflux. She quickly went back to her energetic self, leading teams at work.

In this episode, Jackie tells this personal case study and shares how she helped Annie rebalance her body from the inside out. Many people think that they’re simply overeating or eating the wrong foods, but they might be missing the root cause of gut imbalance. 

Then, she’ll dive into the Helicobacter pylori virus and explain how it’s connected to the brain. Research shows that over half of the world’s population has this virus, so it’s possible that this is the invisible cause of your anxiety or depression. 

You’ll learn that there is a huge link between the bacteria that live inside of us and our mental health symptoms. But the good news is that we can do something about it! 

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• Jackie shares the success story of a personal client.
• The Helicobacter pylori virus.
• The connection between the gut and the brain.
• The role of stomach acid in the body.
• Why functional medicine is an important investment. 

Memorable Quotes:

“Until you believe that you can be seen and you can be valued, and you are worthy, and that you deserve all the beautiful things, we can't possibly expect to receive that from other people.” (4:46, Jackie)

“The gut and the brain were one organ, one grew up and one grew down.” (6:34, Jackie)

“Nobody ever said that functional medicine should be cheap. It shouldn't. It should be an investment because it is going to help you to live longer, to live with more vitality, to live longer years.” (12:45, Jackie)

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