WELCOME to Pharmacy Daily's weekly comment feature; this week's contributor is Judy Cheung-Wood, Inventor, Founder & MD, SkinB5 - Mental health, immunity & skin health: COVID-19 and the recent second wave lockdowns are causing increased anxiety and stress in individuals, families and communities. Those who live alone are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19 on mental health and wellbeing.
Did you know, mental health affects gut health as well, which in turn leads to other health problems including acne?
It's well known that some gut-related health conditions worsen with stress, and stress often triggers breakouts (due to it's negative impacts on hormonal balance and immunity) so you can see now how mental health, gut health, acne breakouts and many other health conditions are interrelated. Many studies recognise that the gut microbiome --- the bacterial colonies that live within the intestines --- are closely linked with the brain. Around 95% of the body's serotonin is produced by gut bacteria and conversely, it's been demonstrated that psychological stress can negatively impact microbiome activity.
There's a delicate balance between all body functions, including skin, mood and gut health, and if the see-saw tips too much to one side, there's a noticeable effect on all areas involved.
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