Psychobiotics are the New Probiotics - why you may consider switching | Ep. 70 (Audio Only)

30 Aug 2022 · 33 min
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This audio-only podcast episode (Holistic Inner Balance, Ep.70) features Dr. Nicole Cain and host Hadley explaining psychobiotics — probiotics selected for measurable effects on mood and brain function — and how the gut–brain axis can drive anxiety, trauma-related gut symptoms, hormonal and immune effects. A clinical case ("Matthew") illustrates gut‑rooted anxiety caused by a childhood bowel‑trauma and the limits of symptom‑only pharmacology. Dr. Cain names seven research-backed psychobiotic strains (examples: Bifidobacterium breve CCFM1025; Bifidobacterium longum R0175; Lactobacillus plantarum W62; plus Lactobacillus helveticus, casei, rhamnosus, and L. reuteri/rotary mentioned) and recommends matching strains to symptoms (e.g., inflammation/cortisol, GABA support). Practical guidance: allow ~1 week for initial tolerance effects, expect clearer benefits by 30 days, typical trial ~3 months; pair psychobiotics with prebiotic fiber and trauma‑informed therapies. Dr. Cain also describes a three‑pronged treatment ('peanut‑butter & jelly' metaphor): (1) treat acute symptoms pharmaceutically if needed; (2) support gut/brain healing with psychobiotics, herbs and prebiotics; (3) retrain the autonomic nervous system and process trauma (EMDR cited). Omnibiotic (product: Stress Release) is recommended (author discloses consulting relationship).

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August 30, 2022

Bifidobacterium breve (CCFM1025); Bifidobacterium longum (R0175); Lactobacillus plantarum (W62); plus Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and Lactobacillus reuteri/rotary (mentioned)

Omnibiotic — product referenced: 'Stress Release'

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), credited to Francine Shapiro and noted as developed in the 1980s

Expect mild tolerance effects in ~1 week, clearer benefits by ~30 days, and a typical treatment trial length of about 3 months

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