The notion that a poorly functioning gut may result in ill-health is nothing new. A more recent discovery, however, is that the gut and brain are intimately connected, through what we call the gut-brain axis, and that gut health is closely connected to mental health. When treating learning disabilities, functional medicine practitioners and nutritionists therefore often start by looking at gut health. − Kerry Fugard, Nutritional Therapist What is the gut-brain axis? To understand the connection between your gut and your brain, think of a time when you felt nervous – before a presentation or a date, perhaps. Chances are,…