Justin Sonnenburg , Erica Sonnenburg, Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine Andrew Weil MD (Foreword)
The Good Gut: Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Mood, and Your Long-Term Health
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143108085
- author:
- Justin Sonnenburg , Erica Sonnenburg, Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine Andrew Weil MD (Foreword)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 13.7 x 1.8 x 21.3 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Other Branches of Medicine, Justin Sonnenburg, Erica Sonnenburg, Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine Andrew Weil MD,The Good Gut: Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Mood, and Your L
- Condition:
- New
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Description
The Good Gut: A New Plan for Health The human body is not a single organism, but a complex community of human and microbial parts. The microbiota, trillions of organisms living in and on our bodies, plays a crucial role in our health and wellbeing. However, due to changes in diet, antibiotic use, and sterilization, the gut microbiota is facing a "mass extinction event", which may be linked to modern health issues such as obesity, depression, and food allergies. The Sonnenburgs argue that by nourishing our microbiota, we can improve our health and strengthen the community that inhabits our gut. This groundbreaking work offers a new plan for health, including recipes and a menu plan, to help us keep our microbiota thriving and avoid the "mass extinction event". By understanding the importance of our microbiota and taking steps to nourish it, we can take control of our health and wellbeing. The Good Gut provides a comprehensive guide to how to do this, making it an essential read for anyone looking to optimize their health and wellbeing.