Healing from Stress
Does Coffee Help Your Digestive System? Experts Aren’t Convinced
Feeding the Gut Microbiome
“Feeding the Gut Microbiome” Patagonia Provisions May 2020
How Do the Bacteria in My Gut Affect My Sleep?
“How Do the Bacteria in My Gut Affect My Sleep?” EVeryday Health February 25, 2020
Fixing Your Mind Might Start With Your Stomach
“Fixing Your Mind Might Start With Your Stomach” Vice November 27, 2019
Are There Benefits to Drinking Kombucha?
“Are There Benefits to Drinking Kombucha?” New York Times October 16, 2019
How Our Gut Affects Our Mood
“How Our Gut Affects Our Mood” Goop June 19, 2019
The Best Books about The Brain and Mind
“The Best Books about The Brain and Mind” UP Journey August 28, 2018
Researchers Identify Link between Gut Bacteria and Eating for Pleasure, As Opposed to Hunger
“Researchers Identify Link between Gut Bacteria and Eating for Pleasure, As Opposed to Hunger” UCLA Newsroom August 23, 2018
Study: Eating Beef Jerky Might Be Linked to Manic Episodes in Some People
“Study: Eating Beef Jerky Might Be Linked to Manic Episodes in Some People” Gizmodo July 20, 2018
The Benefits of Probiotics Are Well-Documented — But Can They Improve Mental Health?
“The Benefits of Probiotics Are Well-Documented — But Can They Improve Mental Health?” Men’s Health May 10, 2018
Study: IBS patients obtain robust, enduring relief from home-based treatment program–and physicians agree
“Study: IBS patients obtain robust, enduring relief from home-based treatment program–and physicians agree” University at Buffalo News Center April 23, 2018
Food Intolerance Tests Are Shoddy Science and Traps for Disordered Eating
“Food Intolerance Tests Are Shoddy Science and Traps for Disordered Eating” Vice Tonic February 23, 2018
The Brain-Gut Connection: A Q&A with Dr. Emeran Mayer
“The Brain-Gut Connection: A Q&A with Dr. Emeran Mayer” Brain World February 10, 2018
Research Says Exercise Also Improves Your Gut Bacteria
“Research Says Exercise Also Improves Your Gut Bacteria” HealthLine January 12, 2018
Has Gluten-Free Failed You? Here’s What To Do Next
“Has Gluten-Free Failed You? Here’s What To Do Next” Medium December 12, 2017
Gut-Brain Connection Works Both Ways, Influencing Mind, Mood and Health
“Gut-Brain Connection Works Both Ways, Influencing Mind, Mood and Health” AARP November 16, 2017
Probiotics Shown to Alleviate Anxiety
“Probiotics Shown to Alleviate Anxiety” BigThink November 13, 2017
UCLA Helps Many to Live Long and Prosper
“UCLA Helps Many to Live Long and Prosper” UCLA Newsroom November 8, 2017
Go with Your Gut
“Go with Your Gut” Healthy Living Made Simple November 1, 2017
Does Your Gut Always Steer You Right?
“Does Your Gut Always Steer You Right?” Wall Street Journal October 9, 2017
What Do ‘Butterflies in the Stomach’ Mean?
“What Do ‘Butterflies in the Stomach’ Mean?” Toronto Star August 15, 2017
Yes, Getting Dirty Can Act as a Natural Antidepressant—Here’s Why
“Yes, Getting Dirty Can Act as a Natural Antidepressant—Here’s Why” Reader’s Digest August 1, 2017
Why You Should ‘Rewild’ Your Diet to Help Your Microbiome
“Why You Should ‘Rewild’ Your Diet to Help Your Microbiome” BigThink July 28, 2017
Understanding the constant dialogue that goes on between our gut and our brain
“Understanding the constant dialogue that goes on between our gut and our brain” UCLA Newsroom July 25, 2017
A Gut Feeling About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
“A Gut Feeling About Irritable Bowel Syndrome” BioTechniques July 18, 2017
The Intricate, Sensitive Connection between the Mind and the Gut
“The Intricate, Sensitive Connection between the Mind and the Gut” Headspace July 11, 2017
To Debug Your Gut (And Maybe Your Brain, Too), Make Nice to the Bugs That Live Inside It
“To Debug Your Gut (And Maybe Your Brain, Too), Make Nice to the Bugs That Live Inside It” SCOPE Published by Stanford Medicine June 19, 2017
UCLA Study Reveals Biological Sex Affects Motivations for Overeating
“UCLA Study Reveals Biological Sex Affects Motivations for Overeating” Daily Bruin June 8, 2017
Dirt Has A Microbiome, And It May Double As An Antidepressant
“Dirt Has A Microbiome, And It May Double As An Antidepressant” Quartz May 30, 2017
Is IBS All In Your Mind? New Study Hints at Close Ties Between the Brain and the Gut
“Is IBS All In Your Mind? New Study Hints at Close Ties Between the Brain and the Gut” Newsweek May 10, 2017
Link Between Gut Microbes and Brain Structure in IBS Discovered
“Link Between Gut Microbes and Brain Structure in IBS Discovered” Neuroscience News May 8, 2017
Study Shows Association between Gut Microbes and Brain Structure in People with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
“Study Shows Association between Gut Microbes and Brain Structure in People with Irritable Bowel Syndrome” UCLA Newsroom May 5, 2017
The Rx Drug That Interferes With the Healthy Goodness of Whole Grains
“The Rx Drug That Interferes With the Healthy Goodness of Whole Grains” Health May 3, 2017
The Weird Way Antibiotics May Affect Your Nutrition
“The Weird Way Antibiotics May Affect Your Nutrition” Time Health May 3, 2017
Are Gut Bacteria Driving Your Cravings?
“Are Gut Bacteria Driving Your Cravings?” Tonic Vice April 25, 2017
Gut Feeling
“Gut Feeling” U Magazine April 23, 2017
The Link Between Mental Illness and Physical Illness
“The Link Between Mental Illness and Physical Illness” OZY April 11, 2017
Here’s the Best Way to Cure an Upset Stomach
“Here’s the Best Way to Cure an Upset Stomach” Time Health March 22, 2017
Can Probiotics Help Your Depression? What We Know, What We Don’t
“Can Probiotics Help Your Depression? What We Know, What We Don’t” KQED Science March 13, 2017
Bacteria Could Be Responsible For Shifts in Brain Structure in People With IBS
“Bacteria Could Be Responsible For Shifts in Brain Structure in People With IBS” Science Alert May 6, 2017
The Gut Brain Connection: How Your Gut Holds the Key to Better Brain Health
“The Gut Brain Connection: How Your Gut Holds the Key to Better Brain Health” Conscious Lifestyle Magazine January 11, 2017
The Diet Principles That Stand The Test Of Time
“The Diet Principles That Stand The Test Of Time” Food Matters January 8, 2017
Best Books of 2016
“Best Books of 2016” Spirituality&Health Magazine January/February 2017
Reading Your Way to a Healthy Diet
“Reading Your Way to a Healthy Diet” Hadassah Magazine December 2016
Often Have Digestive Problems? It Might Indicate Poor Mental Health
“Often Have Digestive Problems? It Might Indicate Poor Mental Health “ Wellness Inc, Presented by Lifehack December 3, 2016
Your Brain and Your Gut May Be Trying to Tell You Something
“Your Brain and Your Gut May Be Trying to Tell You Something” Las Vegas Review-Journal November 28, 2016
How ‘Psychobiotics’ Use Gut Bacteria To Treat Mental Illness
“How ‘Psychobiotics’ Use Gut Bacteria To Treat Mental Illness” Huffington Post November 10, 2016
Sugar, Health and the Microbiome: A Conversation with Dr. Emeran Mayer
“Sugar, Health and the Microbiome: A Conversation with Dr. Emeran Mayer” SSEW Initiative November 3, 2016
5 Questions for Emeran Mayer
“5 Questions for Emeran Mayer “ Spirituality & Health October 25, 2016
The Mind-Gut Connection: Could Your Gut Microbes Be Affecting How You Feel?
“The Mind-Gut Connection: Could Your Gut Microbes Be Affecting How You Feel?” CommonHealth September 16, 2016
Mindfulness and Microbiomes: Dr. Emeran Mayer and Chef Dawn Ludwig on the Art and Science of Eating Well
“Mindfulness and Microbiomes: Dr. Emeran Mayer and Chef Dawn Ludwig on the Art and Science of Eating Well” Heleo Conversations August 30, 2016
There Is More Than Butterflies in Your Stomach
“There Is More Than Butterflies in Your Stomach” Psychology Today August 25, 2016
Mental Immunity: The Microbiome’s Influence on Two Critical Body Systems
“Mental Immunity: The Microbiome’s Influence on Two Critical Body Systems” Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News August 10, 2016
Microbiology: Mob Rule
“Microbiology: Mob Rule” Nature | Books and Arts August 10, 2016
Connecting the Dots between Digestion and Emotion: Book Review of The Mind-Gut Connection
“Connecting the Dots between Digestion and Emotion: Book Review of The Mind-Gut Connection” Gut Microbiota News Watch August 3, 2016
Pinpointing the Role of Microbes in Human Gut-Brain Communication
“Pinpointing the Role of Microbes in Human Gut-Brain Communication” Gut Microbiota Research & Practice August 3, 2016
7 Fascinating And Illuminating Books That Will Totally Open Your Eyes About Your Health
“7 Fascinating And Illuminating Books That Will Totally Open Your Eyes About Your Health” Self Magazine July 30, 2016
Blog Tour: The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer, MD
“Blog Tour: The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer, MD” Luxury Reading July 17, 2016
Why We Feel Emotions in Our Guts, And What Microbes Have to Do with It
“Why We Feel Emotions in Our Guts, And What Microbes Have to Do with It” LA Times July 8, 2016
8 Ways To Nurture Your Gut For Overall Health: A Doctor Explains
“8 Ways To Nurture Your Gut For Overall Health: A Doctor Explains” MindBodyGreen July 5, 2016
Microbiome: Bacterial Broadband
“Microbiome: Bacterial Broadband” Nature | Outlook May 19, 2016
Findings from the Gut—New Insights into the Human Microbiome
“Findings from the Gut—New Insights into the Human Microbiome” Scientific American April 29, 2016
When Gut Bacteria Changes Brain Function
“When Gut Bacteria Changes Brain Function” The Atlantic June 24, 2015
Interior Life
“Interior Life” U Magazine Summer 2015
Of Guts and Glory
“Of Guts and Glory” Robb Report | Health & Wellness March 11, 2015
Mental Health: Thinking from the Gut
“Mental Health: Thinking from the Gut” Nature | Innovations in February 25, 2015
Mental Health May Depend on Creatures in the Gut
“Mental Health May Depend on Creatures in the Gut” Scientific American February 17, 2015
Interview with Dr. Emeran Mayer, EB 2015 Speaker
“Interview with Dr. Emeran Mayer, EB 2015 Speaker” American Society for Nutrition January 2015
Gut–Brain Link Grabs Neuroscientists
“Gut–Brain Link Grabs Neuroscientists” Nature | News November 12, 2014
The Brain in Pain: A Tipping Point?
“The Brain in Pain: A Tipping Point?” Pain Research Forum November 5, 2014
When Yogurt Affects the Brain
“When Yogurt Affects the Brain” The Atlantic September 23, 2014
Gut Feeling: How Intestinal Bacteria May Influence Our Moods
“Gut Feeling: How Intestinal Bacteria May Influence Our Moods” CBC News July 14, 2014
Checking the Claim: Can Probiotics Make You Smarter?
“Checking the Claim: Can Probiotics Make You Smarter?” Psychology Today March 14, 2014
Dietary Changes To Gut Bacteria Can Affect Brain Functioning, Study Suggests
“Dietary Changes To Gut Bacteria Can Affect Brain Functioning, Study Suggests” Huffington Post June 17, 2013
Changing Gut Bacteria through Diet Affects Brain Function, UCLA Study Shows
“Changing Gut Bacteria through Diet Affects Brain Function, UCLA Study Shows” UCLA Newsroom May 31, 2013
IBS, Meet CFS: The Link Between Irritable Bowel and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
“IBS, Meet CFS: The Link Between Irritable Bowel and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” Everyday Health April 1, 2013
The 2nd Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit Comes to an End
“The 2nd Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit Comes to an End” Gut Microbiota News Watch March 14, 2013
The Gut and Its Bacteria a Growing Focus of Research
“The Gut and Its Bacteria a Growing Focus of Research” LA Times September 13, 2012
That Gut Feeling
“That Gut Feeling” Monitor on Psychology September 2012
Confusion At The Yogurt Aisle? Time for Probiotics 101
“Confusion At The Yogurt Aisle? Time for Probiotics 101” The Salt – NPR’s Food Blog July 9, 2012
Microbes Manipulate Your Mind
“Microbes Manipulate Your Mind” Scientific Mind July 2012
Evidence builds that meditation strengthens the brain, UCLA researchers say
“Evidence builds that meditation strengthens the brain, UCLA researchers say” UCLA Newsroom March 14, 2012
Two UCLA Doctors Named Among Nation’s Top Gastroenterologists
“Two UCLA Doctors Named Among Nation’s Top Gastroenterologists” UCLA Newsroom January 3, 2012
Gut Instinct
“Gut Instinct” The Sunday Times December 4, 2011
Digestive Health: Learn to Love Your Gut
“Digestive Health: Learn to Love Your Gut” Whole Living November 2011
Your Backup Brain
“Your Backup Brain” Psychology Today November 1, 2011
Think Twice: How the Gut’s ‘Second Brain’ Influences Mood and Well-Being
“Think Twice: How the Gut’s ‘Second Brain’ Influences Mood and Well-Being” Scientific American February 12, 2010