Bacteria lives throughout your body, but the ones in your gut may have the biggest impact on your well-being. They line your entire digestive system and affect everything from your metabolism to your mood to your immune system.⁠ ⁠ In fact, the majority of our immune system is housed in the gut. ⁠ ⁠ The gut is also directly connected with your brain. The Vagus nerve is the biggest nerve connecting your gut to your brain and sends signals both directions. Which means that poor gut health can be the cause or the product of anxiety, stress, or depression. ⁠ ⁠ So it is important to make sure the digestive system is functioning properly.⁠ ⁠ Your gut is responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients that support the body’s functions (from energy production to hormone balance), skin health, mental health, and even toxin and waste elimination.⁠ ⁠ Here are a few suggestions to improve your gut health:⁠ ⁠ ✔️ Eliminate alcohol and caffeine from your diet.⁠ ⁠ ✔️ Chew your food thoroughly...