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Erica Sonnenburg

    Erica Sonnenburg
    The Good Gut
    Gut Reactions
    • The Good Gut

      Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Mood, and Your Long-Term Health

      • 320 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      The Sonnenburgs, pioneers in microbiota research, explore the profound relationship between our health and the trillions of microbes inhabiting our bodies. They argue that our microbiota significantly influences our overall well-being, affecting everything from our physical fitness to our mood. Coevolved with humans, these microbes are integral to our health, yet modern factors like poor diet, antibiotic overuse, and excessive sterilization threaten their survival. This "mass extinction event" of gut microbiota is linked to rising health issues, including food allergies, autism, cancer, and depression. However, the Sonnenburgs present a hopeful solution by emphasizing the importance of nourishing our microbiota. Their work offers practical advice, including recipes and meal plans, to help maintain a healthy gut ecosystem. They advocate for personalized approaches to microbiome care that evolve with age, and they discuss safe alternatives to antibiotics, dietary choices, and lifestyle adjustments to support microbial health. By prioritizing our gut microbes, we can make significant strides in enhancing our overall health, making this an essential focus for well-being.

      The Good Gut2015
    • Gut Reactions

      • 320 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      "The link between our biomes, gut bacteria and our overall health is the final frontier of medicine that we must now embrace if we are ever to advance as a profession ... This book comes at the perfect time!" Dr Christian Jessen, presenter of 'Embarrassing Bodies' and 'Supersize vs. Superskinny' From your weight, to how you age, to allergies and diseases - your gut controls it all. In Gut Reactions, leading scientists Justin and Erica Sonnenberg explain how we've neglected this vital organ for far too long. As well as the consequences you might expect - a dramatic rise in food intolerances and inflammatory bowel diseases - are a whole host of other concerns, such as an increase in cancer, asthma, autism and diabetes. We now have only 1,200 species of microbes living in our gut. We used to have many more. Why are these species becoming extinct? And how do we prevent it? With recipes and meal plans, as well as guidance on alternatives to antibiotics and lifestyle choices, Gut Reactions will help you to interpret, understand and incorporate these new radical findings into your diet and lifestyle and will help you on your journey to a healthier gut. PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS THE GOOD GUT

      Gut Reactions2015
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