New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- February often marks a time filled with heightened emotions and expectations, as the world around us embraces themes of affection and connection. Yet for many individuals, this season brings increased emotional stress, comparisons, loneliness, and relationship pressures. What most people don't realise is that emotional stress doesn't stay confined to the mind; it travels through the body, impacting both the gut and the heart.

What happens to your body when you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious?

"When we feel stressed, anxious, or emotionally overwhelmed, the body shifts into a survival mode, which I often call the Red Mind (the stress alert state)", Surgical Oncologist and Gut Health Specialist Dr Arpit...