The Mind-Gut Connection - "Our mind and digestive tract are interconnected. In fact, the gut is often referred to as the 'little brain.' Stress can affect people in various ways, such as IBS, diarrhea, acid reflux or even just the feeling of butterflies in your stomach. This feeling occurs when the neurotransmitters in the mind affect the movement of the intestine, sometimes making food move too quickly through the digestive tract," says Dr. Raj."Your gut can also impact the health of your skin.