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If you were to find the difference between gut health and mental health you would be lost forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Positive Mindset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Mindset <\/strong>is the result of one\u2019s experiences, perception and opinions, be it positive, negative and neutral (facts and information without judgment. ie things one sees for what it is, without tagging them as good or bad). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To filter out only the positives may sound like a good idea. But one must realize that the negative aspects give meaning to all things positive. We cannot ignore a negative mindset because it is based on deep<\/strong>–seated <\/strong>emotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example emotions like Fear of failing or losing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practicing a positive mindset in excess may lead to ignoring reality, pretending everything to be fine when it\u2019s not. All will never be well. Hurdles and obstruction <\/strong>are part of the journey which add meaning and make the experience valuable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without actions <\/strong>nothing will change so in that context a positive mindset alone might not help. Moreover, avoid using a positive mindset as an escape hatch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, keep a neutral mindset <\/strong>and switch to a positive mindset as a means to inspire and motivate yourself or simply to express your feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try to keep yourself in a neutral state of mind, meaning you express joy or excitement only when needed and go back to being normal (neutral). Because joy, excitement and happiness are mere spikes in emotions that don’t last.
Peace on the other hand is steady and lasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I see a neutral mindset as a balance between the two extremes of the mind, peace if you will.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Everyday problems are better handled with a calm outlook towards life and taking things slow and steady.

You may have heard that we are made of the same material as those stars millions of light-years away. This is a reminder that everything is interconnected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you eat can influence how you feel and how you feel can make or break your state of mind or health. Research has shown how a positive mindset directly affects gut health and therefore wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gut health is mental health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Gut-Brain axis<\/strong> is a two-way connection between the Gut and the Brain.

The gut is a complex system, having the largest number of immune cells, largest number of nerve cells outside the brain and the largest number of hormonal cells.

The gut produces hormones like serotonin(mood) and dopamine (feel good) and a majority of immune cells live in the gut.

Those butterflies and things you feel from the gut are real!

Studies have shown that people with a positive mindset tend to have a healthier gut microbiome composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is more from studies related to the gut and mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gut-brain axis can influence metabolism <\/a>(conversion of food to energy) in a number of ways, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n