Depressed?

Depressed? It’s actually NOT all in your head. As discussed in my previous post, there are neurotransmitters located in the walls of your intestinal tract and while they communicate with your brain, 90% of the communication is actually from bowel to brain, not the other way around. Ever notice how euphoric it feels to take a good dump? That’s because your brain immediately responds by releasing endorphins (the happy hormone). On the other hand, if your pipes are clogged, your waste will start to back up into your brain and you may experience spells of fogginess, exhaustion, and hopelessness.

Happy butt, happy brain.

Resources: Scientific American