Is Stress Running the Show? Discover What Your Gut and Brain Reveal — with One Simple Test!
Do you ever feel emotionally overwhelmed, mentally foggy, or just plain exhausted — even when everything seems “fine” on the outside? You’re not alone. Chronic stress, low mood, and poor sleep are often signs of deeper imbalances rooted in the gut-brain connection.
As a Functional Medicine health coach specializing in gut health, I’ve seen time and again that our emotional health isn’t just “in our heads” — it’s in our gut too.
The Brain-Gut Axis: Where Stress Lives
The brain and gut are in constant conversation through the vagus nerve, hormones, and neurotransmitters. When your gut is out of balance — whether due to inflammation, dysbiosis, or nutrient deficiencies — your brain feels it. The result? Mood swings, anxiety, low energy, and even cognitive issues.
Stress also affects digestion and nutrient absorption, creating a vicious cycle: the more stressed you are, the more your gut suffers — and the more your gut suffers, the harder it becomes to handle stress.
Why Organic Acids Testing (OAT)?
The Organic Acids Test (OAT) is a simple home urine test that provides a snapshot of your internal biochemistry, including:
- Serotonin and dopamine markers – Reflect mood and emotional balance.
- HVA & VMA – Indicate the breakdown of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine.
- Cortisol metabolites – Reveal stress load and adrenal response.
- B-vitamin status – Critical for nervous system function and neurotransmitter synthesis.
- Yeast and bacterial overgrowth – May produce toxins that disrupt mood and mental clarity.
- Mitochondrial function – Vital for energy and emotional resilience.
These markers help identify hidden imbalances that may be silently sabotaging your mood, focus, and overall vitality.
From Insight to Action: Why This Matters
Unlike conventional blood tests that often miss subtle imbalances, the OAT test looks at functional markers through urine, offering a deeper view of how your body is truly functioning. By identifying neurotransmitter imbalances, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and detox issues, we can build a personalized action plan to restore balance, not just to your gut, but to your emotional well-being.
Ready to Understand the Root Cause of Your Stress?
If you’re tired of feeling stuck, foggy, or emotionally off-balance, let’s explore what your body is trying to tell you. A simple urine-based Organic Acids Test can reveal powerful insights about your mood, energy, gut health, and stress response.
Book a free discovery call with me to discuss your symptoms and see if an OAT test is right for you. Let’s bring clarity to the confusion — and create a plan that supports your body and your mind. Or feel free to drop me a line.
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Disclaimer: As a functional medicine health coach, I am not a licensed medical professional and do not diagnose, treat, or interpret medical tests. My role is to guide and educate you in understanding advanced functional testing and how it may support your health goals. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment plans. The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions or using information from this article or website.
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