The Gut is Our Second Brain

Thursday, October 6, 2016
2:00pm - 3:00pm

City Market
82 S. Winooski Ave
Burlington, VT 05401

Butterflies in your stomach? Have a gut feeling? New evidence is underlining the importance of the neural network associated with our digestive tract and labeling it The Second Brain. This system made up a variety of cells, neurotransmitters, hormones and other messaging molecules can affect our mental state as well as play key roles in certain diseases. We will discuss these connections, how to maintain a healthy digestive system, and share some recipes of foods that help calm your gastrointestinal tract.