[yosito]

As someone with celiac disease who often has to deal with acquaintances telling me that my stomach pain is actually emotional and "in my head", I can understand negative responses. Based on my own personal experience, eating gluten can absolutely affect my emotional state, and going through a difficult experience emotionally can also cause my Celiac to flare up. I think what isn't clear is which way the causal relationship goes, and I don't think there is any reason why it has to be just one way. Our minds affect our bodies, and vice-versa, but it can be very complex.

One thing that I've figured out in relation to all of this though, is that if I'm ever feeling emotionally bad, focusing on doing what's best for my body always helps. For example, going through a breakup or divorce is emotionally painful and I don't think most people would blame their body for that pain (I wouldn't), but any time I've gone through a heartbreak, I've found that the best remedy is to hit the gym, stay active, and eat healthy. If my body feels good, my emotions will follow.