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Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with the latest discoveries on the human microbiome, a practical guide in the tradition of Wheat Belly and Grain Brain that conclusively demonstrates the inextricable, biological link between mind and body.
We have all experienced the connection between our mind and our gut—the decision we made because it “felt right”; the butterflies in our stomach before a big meeting; the anxious stomach rumbling when we’re stressed out. While the dialogue between the gut and the brain has been recognized by ancient healing traditions, including Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, Western medicine has failed to appreciate the complexity of how the brain, gut, and more recently, the microbiome—the microorganisms that live inside us—communicate with one another. In The Mind-Gut Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer, executive director of the UCLA Center for Neurobiology of Stress, offers a revolutionary look at this developing science, teaching us how to harness the power of the mind-gut connection to take charge of our health.
The Mind-Gut Connection shows how to keep the brain-gut communication clear and balanced to:
• heal the gut by focusing on a plant-based diet
• balance the microbiome by consuming fermented foods and probiotics, fasting, and cutting out sugar and processed foods
• promote weight loss by detoxifying and creating healthy digestion and maximum nutrient absorption
• boost immunity and prevent the onset of neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and
Alzheimer’s
• generate a happier mindset and reduce fatigue, moodiness, anxiety, and depression
• prevent and heal GI disorders such as leaky gut syndrome, food sensitivities and allergies, and IBS, as well as digestive discomfort such as heartburn and bloating
• and much more.
ASIN : 0062376586
Publisher : Harper Paperbacks; Reprint edition (June 5, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780062376589
ISBN-13 : 978-0062376589
Item Weight : 9 ounces
Dimensions : 1 x 5.2 x 7.9 inches
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Nckyblue –
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This is a phenomenal book that everyone should be required to read.The information is easy to follow and understand.
Amazon Customer –
Good read
Very informative and interesting. Easy to understand.
Ashley Galloway –
Great information/life changing
This book gives helpful tips about the mind gut connection. Very helpful information
Amazon Customer –
Fantastic book with lots of up to date interesting information.
Easy to read. Full of interesting information.
Amazon Customer –
It’s worth reading
I just love reading this book, it really helped me out with my stomach problems. My own G I doctor said I was mentally making my self physically sick with stomach problems. Thank you so very much for your help ð bless you.I didn’t finish it yet ,I wait for a nice relaxing time to enjoy the day knowing as long as I keep myself calm and enjoy my life ð all is good ð I feel so much better ð thank you !!
bora bora beats –
A single interesting scientific concept extrapolated over 285 pages (sometimes well, sometimes not)
Synopsis – the bacteria in your digestive system play a large and underappreciated role in both your gut health and in your overall health; take care of them.While an enjoyable and colorful read, this book has several problems with it. First, the author draws many “conclusions” based upon the work of published animal studies even though in he also admits that the neurological systems of animals and humans are considerably different. Sometimes he admits that his conclusions are just hypotheticals but more commonly goes for the sensational claims to wow the layreader.Second, the books suffers from sloppy editing. A typical example is on page 208 where Mayer says, “This helps explain the fact that infants who are not breastfed have fewer bifidobacteria in their stool than formula-fed infants.” Other editing errors are buried in the often contradictory science-speak – I’m sure a biochemist would have a field day here. His discussion of the neurotransmitter GABA on pages 141-142 is particularly wishy-washy.Third, the book is light on novel recommendations. The concluding remarks on page 284: maximize regular intake of naturally fermented foods and probiotics, cut down on animal fat, avoid processed food, eat smaller servings, be mindful of prenatal nutrition, reduce stress, avoid eating when sad or depressed, enjoy social aspects of food, and listen to your gut.Bottom line, a fun read but lots of book-selling science claims without many actionable recommendations.
Anna Gagliardo –
Good book
A lot of scientific things that were a bit hard to understand
JML –
Sets the standard for user friendly, informative, and science based microbiome book for wide audience
There is sure no shortage of trade books on the microbiome and the list of books is bound to proliferate given the popularity of the topic. This book separates itself from the pack in a number of ways. First, Dr Mayer is one of the select group of scientists worldwide whose work has helped fuel research into what we know about the microbiome and its importance to our health. While other scientists saw painful medical disorders like irritable bowel syndrome as a âpsychiatric disorderâ Dr Mayer was conducting research showing that the brain has a far more powerful and complex role in tipping the balance between health and illness than just governing our mental wellbeing. Because he knows what he is talking about, the reader can feel confident that the material is accurate, trust worthy, and backed by evidence tested in rigorous laboratory settings. This is no small feat among the growing number of books chock full of half-truths, exaggerations, and outright inaccuracies that make it hard for the reader to separate fact from fiction. Second, Dr Mayer emphasizes the importance not only of how our mood, behaviors like our activity level and what we eat and drink, and mindset can impact the collection of microbes that colonize the human body but how our microbiome can in turn impact the brain. There is no other book available that covers so much terrain with such expertise and precision. Third, the book is an easy read, written in such an engaging and non-technical manner that even the person whose last science book was in 10th grade bio class will find this book a pleasure to read, making it far and away the best microbiome book out there for general audience. Finally, as a gifted clinician, Dr Mayer concludes the book with some ânuts and boltsâ strategies for how to make simple lifestyle changes that put in practice what microbiome research tells us about how to optimize our health. A+: Recommend wholeheartedly– Dr Jeffrey Lackner, Behavioral Medicine Clinic, University at Buffalo, SUNY
Mermaid –
Very informative
Eugenio –
Súper interesante con bastante información valiosa y aplicable en el dÃa a dÃa, muy digerible
IsabelMB.elt –
Life changing and revolutionary. Everyone should read this book if they want to live a healthier life.
Biene –
Spannendes und informatives Buch über den Darm mit auch gut fundierten Quellenangaben
BHASKARA REDDY –
New perspective.