00:00Have you ever felt that a difficult week ends in gastritis, or that when you are very anxious you have trouble sleeping?
00:06Does their heart rate increase or do their digestive habits even change?
00:10No, this is not a coincidence. When we talk about mental health, we usually think about emotions, anxiety, or depression.
00:17But scientific evidence shows that aspects of mental health go far beyond the brain.
00:23For example, chronic stress can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
00:27In addition, anxiety can cause palpitations, raise blood pressure, and keep the heart under constant strain.
00:35But no, the heart is not the only organ that feels these effects.
00:39In fact, the brain and the gut are connected by a complex communication network known as the gut-axis.
00:45-brain.
00:46Therefore, stress, anxiety, or lack of sleep can disrupt digestion and contribute to problems such as...
00:52gastritis or irritable bowel syndrome.
00:55And that relationship also works in the opposite direction.
00:59An altered gut microbiota can influence mood.
01:04But that's not all. Hormones are also part of this conversation.
01:08The brain regulates much of the endocrine system, so diseases such as thyroid disorders,
01:14Diabetes or polycystic ovary syndrome may be accompanied by anxiety, mood changes, or
01:20sleep problems.
01:21And the process works in reverse as well. Emotional disturbances can disrupt hormonal balance.
01:28That is why specialists insist that we should no longer view physical health and mental health as two separate things.
01:34completely separate worlds.
01:36Getting enough sleep, exercising, maintaining a healthy diet, and seeking help when symptoms persist are all important.
01:43It protects mental health and helps to take care of the heart, the gut, hormones and the entire body in general.
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