When nervous or anxious, your body releases some hormones and chemicals that enter the digestive system. This can affect the microorganisms that live along your gut, helping in the digestion process while decreasing antibody production. The resulting chemical imbalance can cause several gastrointestinal conditions such as:  • Indigestion  • Stomach upset and diarrhea • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) • Constipation • Loss of appetite or unusual hunger • Nausea If you're looking to improve your gut health, here are several things you can do. • Effectively digest your food. After a meal, it’s important to be in a relaxed state to produce the gastric juices needed to absorb food. Gastric juice is essential for the absorption of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients necessary to support a healthy body and brain. • Mind what and how you eat. Eat healthy meals and stay away from junk food. One way to do this is to prepare pre-planned meals. Also, take time when you eat to fully savor ...