Background
depression, anxiety
Understanding the influence of the gut microbiota on nervous system function is gaining increasing interest from the scientific community [The human gut microbiota influences emotional and psychological states in a bidirectional way. Recent evidence points to the microbiome as part of a neuro-immune-endocrine matrix [Over the past decade, meditation has become an increasingly popular method to address symptoms related to stress, anxiety, and depression. Meditation effectively reduces symptoms associated with anxiety and depression [