Sharda Clinic - Dr. Harshida Dave

  🧠 Your Gut and Your Brain: A Surprising Connection Did you know your mood might be linked to your gut? We used to think that the only job of the gut was digestion. But new scientific research has completely changed that view. It turns out that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut — known as the gut microbiome — do far more than just break down food. They affect your mood, immune system, and even your brain. There’s a direct connection between the gut and the brain, called the gut-brain axis. It’s a biological network that includes the vagus nerve, hormones, and neurochemicals. One of the most surprising findings? About 90% of serotonin — a key neurotransmitter that regulates mood — is actually produced in the gut! The gut microbiome also plays a big role in managing our immune system. When your gut is in balance, inflammation in the body is lower, and you’re better equipped to fight off illnesses. But when your gut is out of balance, it can lead to depression, anxiety, a...

If you have pain on the left side of your chest off and on, should you be worried about it? My answer is: Yes! It could be cardiac or non-cardiac in origin, and the most important thing is the anxiety on your face, which may itself be an important factor in the pain. You need to focus on where it pains and how it feels : Cardiac pain is usually more retrosternal (behind the breastbone) than just left-sided, and it is often a constricting type of pain. Is it a pain or a constricting, choking sensation ? If it is painful rather than a choking sensation, it is more likely to be non-cardiac . Does the pain radiate to your left arm or lower jaw ? If no , it is less likely to be cardiac. Does it appear when you walk fast or climb stairs , and does it stop quickly if you rest ? If no , but it gets worse when you bend forward or lift something with your hands , this is more likely to be chest wall pain (musculoskeletal). Does the pain increase when you take a dee...