Collen, Alanna

10% Human: How Your Body's Microbes Hold the Key to Health and Happiness

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ISBN 13:
9780007584055
author:
Collen, Alanna
format:
Paperback
publisher:
William Collins
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
22.5 x 2.3 x 12.9 cm
Genre:
Health, Family & Lifestyle, Health Issues, Popular Medicine,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.95

Description

The human body is not just flesh and bone, but also a complex community of microorganisms. In fact, for every one of your cells, there are nine impostors hitching a ride. This is the reality of the modern human, where our bodies are home to 100 trillion microorganisms. Recent scientific research has revealed that these microbes play a crucial role in our health and wellbeing, influencing everything from our weight and immune system to our mental health and relationships. Until recently, we thought that our microbes didn't matter, but this is no longer the case. The latest research tells a very different story, one where microbes are no longer just a minor player, but the main event. In this book, biologist Alanna Collen explores the fascinating world of our personal microbiome, revealing how it affects our lives in profound ways. By understanding the role of our microbes, we can take control of our health and wellbeing, and make informed choices about our diet and lifestyle. By changing our microbes for the better, we can potentially prevent or manage a range of modern diseases, from obesity and autism to mental health problems and cancer. This book offers a groundbreaking new perspective on the human body, and shows us that our health and happiness are inextricably linked to the health of our microbiome.

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