Building a Better Wellness Routine to Address Anxiety – Part 5
Posted: June 2, 2025 | By: Shanon Peckham
Strengthen Your Mental Health from the Inside Out
Inner work goes a long way when it comes to addressing anxiety, but the healing process doesn’t stop there. Just as underlying anxiety can manifest as all sorts of unpleasant physical symptoms, it can also be influenced by our dietary choices.
Did you know your intestinal microbiome influences your mental health and vice versa? Your digestive health can mirror how you feel through what’s called the brain-gut axis.25,26 As Cleveland Clinic puts it, “They’re so close that they can feel each other’s pain.” Recent research has revealed that higher levels of inflammation and weaker gut barrier integrity are correlated with lower stress tolerance and certain psychiatric conditions (like depression and anxiety).26 This is why it’s so important to nurture a healthy microbiome with the right nutrients. In addition to eating a healthy, balanced diet (click here for Dr. Wallach’s recommendations!), we can bolster our mental health and gut health with pre/pro/postbiotics, fiber, fermented foods, and digestive enzymes.
Here are some of our top picks to get you started:
- Ultimate Digest FX™ – Provides a proprietary blend of enzymes, prebiotics, and probiotics to help you support a healthy digestive system.
- Root Beer Belly – A tastier way to take your daily probiotics!
- Gentle Fibre – Support healthy digestion, detoxification, and weight loss with key botanicals and fiber.
- Ultimate D-Stress™ – Provides you with a targeted blend of vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and more to help you support a healthier stress response cycle.
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can also take their toll on mental health (particularly vitamin D), so make sure you’re also getting a healthy balance of other important nutrients!
Looking for more ways to support your mental health journey with nutrition? Read next: Mental Health: The Nutrition Connection
Congrats, you’ve made it to the end of our five-part blog series! If you haven’t read them already, make sure to check out Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4!
Don’t let the stigma stop you from getting the help you need to change your life for the better – everyone deserves to live in safety, dignity, and enjoy a fulfilling life. We hope this research, nutrition, and these coping tools help you negotiate a healthier relationship with the anxiety in your life. Share your favorites with friends and loved ones to help spread awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month!
Note: Though all of these exercises are well-researched and we believe they will help support you in your healing journey, please keep in mind that they may not work for everyone and are not a replacement for a doctor, licensed therapist, or live-saving medication. Likewise, our products are not for everyone; please consult your healthcare professional before trying a new supplement for the first time. If your emotional distress symptoms are severe or worsen while trying these exercises or products, we always recommend contacting your healthcare professional or therapist. Don’t wait to seek help if you need it. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, you can get the help you need by calling SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Sources
24 The Gut-Brain Connection, Cleveland Clinic
25 Studying the link between the gut and mental health is personal for this scientist, KPBS
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