You know that feeling when you're about to give a big presentation, and suddenly your stomach is staging a full-blown protest? Or when a stressful email lands in your inbox, and your gut is like, "Welp, time to evacuate!"
Yeah, stress and anxiety have a direct line to your bowels. So read on fiber friends to learn more about how how Bonny can help.
Fight, Flight… or Frantic Bathroom Break?
Your gut and brain are besties, connected by the gut-brain axis. When you’re anxious, your body pumps out stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which can either speed things up (hello, anxiety-induced diarrhea) or shut everything down (cue the constipation struggle). (Harvard Health).
It’s like your gut is trying to match your mood:
- Feeling overwhelmed? Your intestines might go into hyperdrive (American Psychological Association,).
- Feeling stuck on a decision? Your colon’s like, same.
What Can You Do To Go?
Relax
We know this is easier said than done. Meditation, exercise, and even laughter can lower stress and help regulate digestion (Cleveland Clinic).
Eat All the Fiber
Not all fiber is created equal, but Bonny (ahem, the best fiber ever) helps keep things moving without making you feel like you swallowed a brick. Studies show that prebiotic fiber supports gut health and even helps regulate mood (National Institutes of Health).
Drink Water
Dehydration makes constipation worse and nobody wants that. Water is also amazing in general for good health. (Mayo Clinic).
Reduce Coffee (Sorry)
Caffeine and anxiety already have you jittery—no need to give your gut another reason to act up (Johns Hopkins Medicine).
Final Thought: Your Gut Has Feelings Too
If your stomach acts up every time you're stressed, don’t panic (seriously, that’ll make it worse). Take a deep breath, grab some Bonny fiber, drink some water, and remind your bowels it will be ok.
As always, we wish you pleasant poops.
