You know those old sayings ... Feeling butterflies in your stomach?  Have a gut instinct?  Or trusting your gut. They are no accidents.   Without a doubt, the gut-brain connection is both real and important, affecting much more than how we digest our food. Over the past few years, more and more research has become available showcasing the gut’s widespread effects on our mood, hormones, immune systems, and overall well-being. Think of your gut as the control center for all of the operating systems in your body. Amazing, right? This is why having good gut health and proper nutrition is so VITAL.  In today’s episode, Dr. Christine Schaffner talks with Alison Marras, a nutritional therapy practitioner and passionate home chef. They discuss the importance of gut health, how nutrition helped Alison put her illness in remission, as well as strategies for good gut health and healing.   The Spectrum of Health Podcast with Dr. Christine Schaffner is sponsored by BioPure  At BioPure®, we embrace a proactive approach to health and offer a comprehensive selection of products that integrate science and nature – this powerful union results in potent dietary supplements that deliver results.  To get the full version of the show notes - please visit http://www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode121