Stomach issues are a common symptom of stress and anxiety. Studies have shown that gut health and anxiety are connected. The gut, like the brain, is made up of a nervous system called the enteric nervous system. Therefore it is often referred to as the second brain. These nerve connections between the gut and brain affects your mood, digestion and how you think. Here are some ways a healthy gut can help manage your anxiety. Gut Brain Connection The gut controls your digestion, breaking down the food for absorption and elimination.The enteric nervous system, referred to ENS, communicates with the brain through the nervous system and hormones. This also works…