The Second Brain: Unlocking Gut-Driven Mental Health
With Dr. Michelle Marcoux, ND & Melissa Stamnes, B.Sc
Sponsored by: Candle Lake Fun Run
If any of these resonate with you:
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If you're struggling with brain fog that won't lift no matter how much you rest...
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If you feel mentally "slow", forgetful, or not as "sharp" as you used to...
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If you have trouble focusing or staying present throughout the day...
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If your mind feels scattered, overwhelmed or easily overstimulated...
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If your mood feels unpredictable or harder to manage than it used to...
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If you're experiencing anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere...
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If you feel low, flat or disconnected, even when life "looks" fine...
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If you're more irritable or reactive than usual...
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If stress feels like it lives in your body and you can't shake it...
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If you deal with bloating, discomfort or digestive issues on a regular basis...
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If your stomach feels off but no one has any clear answers for you...
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If you notice your gut symptoms worsen when you're stressed or overwhelmed...
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If you feel inflamed, sluggish or "puffy" in your body...
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If you're constantly tired, even after a full night's sleep or your morning coffee...
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If your energy crashes in the middle of the day...
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If you rely on caffeine to function...
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If your body feels stuck in fight or flight and therapy or other support isn't working...
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If you have a hard time relaxing or winding down...
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If you've been told "everything looks normal" but you don't feel normal...
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If you've tried multiple approaches but nothing helps...
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If you're tired of questioning what your body needs...
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If you miss the version of you that had energy and joy...
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If you're doing all the "right" things but still are not feeling better...
You're not imagining it... and you're not alone. What's happening in you gut may be impacting how you think, feel and function more than you know...
"The gut microbiome acts like a second brain, influencing mood, cognition, and mental health"
- John Cryan
What to expect with the webinar
Join Dr. Michelle Marcoux, Naturopathic Doctor, and Melissa Stamnes, Colon Hydrotherapist as they do a deep dive into the importance of gut health, the role in plays in mental health and more. Explore topics such as:
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How inflammation in the gut causes inflammation in the brain
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How the gut makes a lot of our neurotransmitters, and how those neurotransmitters affect both the brain and the gut
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What serotonin, GABA and dopamine do
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How leaky gut can cause inflammation in the body and brain
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How gut inflammation causes lymph congestion and changes to mental health
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Mental health and fecal transplant research
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Stress and gut health
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How sunlight regulates your gut, hormones, neurotransmitters and metabolism
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Things you can do today to start to shift your gut and mental health
