India, Sept. 10 -- trauma doesn't always have to be about the mind. Most common factors that come to mind as soon as you think about trauma are memories, emotions, anxiety, or psychological distress. What is less understood is that trauma is also a physiological experience, one that can leave a lasting imprint on the body, and specifically on the gut.

The digestive system and the brain are constantly communicating through what is known as the gut-brain axis. "This communication happens via the nerves, hormones, immune signals, and even the gut microbiome" Mugdha Pradhan, functional medicine practitioner, certified breathwork practitioner, and Founder & CEO of iThrive tells Health Shots. So basically, when the body experiences chronic str...