Visit 4: Gut-Brain Connection

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1. The Gut-Brain Connection: exploring the impacts of stress & stress-reduction Meghan Lefkowitz, LCSW Sutter Health, IHH Psychotherapist
2. What is the Gut-Brain Connection? • •
3. The Impact of Stress on Gut Health • • •
4. Stress-Reduction Activities and Tips
5. Journaling Prompts      
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