(As reported in The Globe and Mail) - Scientists are confirming the existence of a "second brain" that resides in the gut. There has been speculation on the nature of the gut/brain connection for some time now. Botanical medicines such as Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) and Gentian (Gentiana lutea) have been known to calm the brain and the gut, and it looks like modern science is finally confirming what we've known for years. (Full story in Good Stuff to Know)