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Andrea Valls on the impact of chronic stress on digestive health
Andrea Valls highlights the impact of chronic stress on digestive health, noting that modern lifestyles often lead individuals to ignore physical warning signs like bloating or heavy digestion.
Digestive issues are multifactorial, involving the microbiota, the nervous system, hormonal changes, and medication. Valls emphasizes the gut-brain axis, described as a bidirectional communication highway between the central nervous system and the enteric nervous system. When the brain perceives stress or anxiety, it can trigger survival responses that alter digestion, modify enzyme secretion, and increase pain sensitivity.
Furthermore, Valls warns against attempting to resolve digestive discomfort through unguided, hyper-restrictive diets. Removing foods without professional guidance can lead to unnecessary fears and long-term damage to intestinal health.
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Chronic stress can lead to digestive issues because the body struggles to process it. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The digestive system does not function as an isolated tube. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication highway between the central nervous system and the enteric nervous system. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Perceived stress or anxiety can trigger survival responses that slow or alter digestion and modify enzyme secretion. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Removing foods to solve digestive issues without professional guidance can lead to hyper-restrictive diets and poor long-term intestinal health. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.diariodesevilla.es · www.granadahoy.com