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What Is the Vagus Nerve and How Does It Affect Your Gut?

by Manjinder TuraFeb 11, 2026

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What Is the Vagus Nerve and How Does It Affect Your Gut?

Your gut and brain are in constant conversation, and the vagus nerve is the primary communication line connecting them. During my Crohn's recovery, discovering this connection explained why gut health affects everything from digestion to mood. Understanding this nerve can help you make sense of your digestive symptoms and find a path to better gut health. In this article, you'll discover what the vagus nerve is, how it links your gut and brain, and simple ways to support it naturally. What Is the Vagus Nerve? The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in your body, running from your brainstem down...

What Is the Vagus Nerve and How Does It Affect Your Gut?
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by Manjinder TuraFeb 11, 2026

What Is the Vagus Nerve and How Does It Affect Your Gut?

Your gut and brain are in constant conversation, and the vagus nerve is the primary communication line connecting them. During my Crohn's recovery, discovering this connection explained why gut health affects everything from digestion to mood. Understanding this nerve can help you make sense of your digestive symptoms and find a...

FODMAP Diet Explained and Does It Work for IBS?
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by Manjinder TuraFeb 05, 2026

FODMAP Diet Explained and Does It Work for IBS?

Around 11% of the global population struggle with IBS, that's roughly 1 in 9 people. If you're one of those people, I'm sure you've felt bloating, pain, and irregular bowel habits controlling your daily life, leaving you searching for answers. The FODMAP diet is a science-backed elimination approach that helps...

What Are Short Chain Fatty Acids (SFCAs)?
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by Manjinder TuraFeb 05, 2026

What Are Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)?

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are small fatty acid molecules with fewer than six carbon atoms that get produced when your gut bacteria ferment fibre. This is partly why the NHS recommends 30g of fibre daily. It's not just about keeping you regular. It's about feeding the bacteria that produce these...

Tips to Transform Your Gut Health in the New Year
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by Manjinder TuraJan 14, 2026

Tips to Transform Your Gut Health in 2026

What if 2026 was the year your gut finally stopped holding you back? No more afternoon energy crashes. No more bloating after meals. No more planning your day around bathroom access. This isn't wishful thinking. With the right approach this year, you can transform how your gut functions. I’m Manny,...

11 Hidden Signs Your Gut Is Unhealthy
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by Manjinder TuraJan 12, 2026

11 Hidden Signs Your Gut Is Unhealthy

Most people recognise bloating or constipation as gut problems, but your gut's influence extends far beyond digestion. Your gut produces around 90% of your body's serotonin, is home to 70% of your immune system, and communicates directly with your brain. When gut health declines, symptoms appear throughout your body in...

7 Herbs and Spices That Support Your Gut
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by Manjinder TuraJan 12, 2026

7 Herbs and Spices That Support Your Gut

The most powerful healing tools aren't hidden in a pharmacy cabinet. They're often sitting quietly in your kitchen. After battling Crohn's Disease for 16 years, I turned to my own kitchen, testing over 30 different plants to understand what actually works to support your gut. What I discovered changed everything...

What Fats Are the Best for Gut Health?
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by Manjinder TuraJan 06, 2026

What Fats Are the Best for Gut Health?

The fats you eat don't just fuel your body. They directly shape your gut bacteria, control inflammation and determine how strong your gut lining stays. Choosing the right fats supports beneficial bacteria and helps your gut produce the compounds it needs to thrive, while the wrong ones quietly weaken your...

Why Is Your Gut Called Your Second Brain?
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by Manjinder TuraDec 23, 2025

Why Is Your Gut Called Your Second Brain?

Ever wondered why stress gives you a "gut feeling" or why anxiety triggers digestive upset? The reason is that your gut has a brain of its own - a nervous system that contains around 400-600 million neurons. This system thinks, acts, and communicates without input from your head brain. I'm...

Does Eating Slower Help Digestion?
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by Manjinder TuraDec 16, 2025

Does Eating Slower Help Digestion?

Yes, eating slower helps digestion. It works through four key mechanisms that affect everything from how your mouth processes food to how your brain registers fullness. But the thing is, most of us eat on autopilot and rush our food. Lunch between meetings, dinner in under ten minutes, phone in...

How Sunlight Affects Your Gut Health
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by Manjinder TuraDec 16, 2025

How Sunlight Affects Your Gut Health

Sunlight affects your gut in two main ways. It triggers vitamin D production in your skin and it also regulates your circadian rhythm, which controls when your digestive system is most active. My own journey with Crohn's disease taught me that gut healing requires addressing multiple factors together. Natural light...

The Hidden Impact of Alcohol on Gut Health
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by Manjinder TuraDec 04, 2025

The Hidden Impact of Alcohol on Gut Health

Most people know alcohol affects the liver. What surprises many is how much it disrupts the gut. Your gut houses trillions of bacteria that control far more than digestion. These microbes regulate your immune system, produce neurotransmitters, and communicate directly with your brain. When alcohol enters this ecosystem, the effects...

How Much Does It Cost to Heal Your Gut?
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by Manjinder TuraNov 02, 2025

How Much Does It Cost to Heal Your Gut?

Gut health has become a priority for millions searching for relief from bloating, digestive discomfort, and low energy. But when you start researching your options, the cost of healing can feel overwhelming. Prices range from a few hundred to several thousand pounds depending on your approach. Understanding what drives these...

How Visualisation Helped Me Heal My Gut Issues
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by Manjinder TuraOct 29, 2025

How Visualisation Helped Me Heal My Gut Issues

I weighed 5 stone and could barely lift my head from the hospital pillow. My bowel had just perforated, and 30cm of my intestine was gone. But every single day in that bed, I closed my eyes and saw something different. I saw myself strong, in the gym lifting weights,...

How To Support Your Digestive Issues at Work
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by Manjinder TuraOct 20, 2025

How To Support Your Digestive Issues at Work

Managing digestive issues while at work can sometimes feels like a full-time job itself. Between meetings and deadlines, your gut symptoms can feel overwhelming and disruptive. The good news is that with the right strategies, you can support your digestive health throughout your workday without sacrificing your productivity or comfort....

Ulcerative Colitis: Causes, Symptoms, Lifestyle Changes
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by Manjinder TuraOct 04, 2025

Ulcerative Colitis: Causes, Symptoms, Lifestyle Changes

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease in which the immune system attacks the lining of the large intestine, leading to chronic inflammation and painful ulcers. In this article, you’ll learn what ulcerative colitis is, what causes it, what happens if it’s left untreated, and how plant-based strategies can help support...

Coeliac Disease: Definition, Symptoms and Management
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by Manjinder TuraOct 04, 2025

Coeliac Disease: Definition, Symptoms and Management

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition where your immune system attacks your small intestine when you eat gluten, damaging gut cells and blocking nutrient absorption. In this article you will learn what coeliac disease is, which foods trigger damage, what happens if you keep eating gluten or leave it untreated...

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