How the Amygdala Connects to Your Whole Body: A Functional Medicine Approach

The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped structure deep inside your brain’s temporal lobe. It’s a core part of the limbic system, the network responsible for emotions, motivation, and memory.

The amygdala sits at the center of your emotional and stress responses, influencing seven main body systems.

The amygdala doesn't work alone; it's deeply linked to your hormones, gut, immune system, and even your heart and muscles.

When it's overactive from chronic stress, it can ripple out, affecting your whole health. That's why regulating it helping it calm down and respond more balanced is key to feeling your best overall.

Nutrition to Support Amygdala Function

Vitamin D, Omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, B vitamins support amygdala health and activity by reducing neuro-inflammation, stabilise stress responses, and support healthy cognitive function

AMYGDALA ACTIVITY DECREASES AFTER A ONE HOUR WALK IN NATURE.

doi: 101038/s41380-022-01720-

20 MINUTES IN NATURE CAN BALANCE CORTISOL LEVELS.

doi: 10.3389/FPSYG.2019:00722