Gut-Brain Connection

Healing the gut is often the first step to healing the mind.

At Levitas, we often say: “If your gut is inflamed, your mind may be, too.” That’s because your gut and brain are in constant conversation through what's called the gut-brain axis—a superhighway of nerves, immune messengers, and hormones. When your gut microbiome is out of balance or your gut lining is leaky, toxic signals can reach your brain.

This creates what we call a "foggy mind, anxious gut" loop—triggering symptoms like: