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Simon & Schuster
January 2015
On Sale: January 6, 2015
ISBN: 1476784744
EAN: 9781476784748
Kindle: B00JSRQV2M
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Non-Fiction
Allergies, asthma, obesity, stomachaches, acne: these are
just a few of the conditions that may be caused—and cured—by
the microscopic life inside us. Understand how to use
groundbreaking science to improve your health, mood, and more. In just the last few years, scientists have shown how the
microscopic ecosystem within our bodies—particularly within
our intestines—has an astonishing impact on our lives.
Pioneering scientist Rob Knight and award-winning science
journalist Brendan Buhler explain—with humor and witty
metaphors—why these new findings matters to everyone. You are mostly not you. The human gut is host to trillions
of microbes, and evidence shows that small changes in these
microbes present (altered by antibiotics, diet, geographic
region, and so on) may affect weight, likelihood of disease,
and even psychological factors like risk-taking behavior.
The evidence for their influence is astonishing. Rob Knight
is one of the key figures driving forward this new science.
His work demonstrates the startling connection between the
presence of certain harmless bacteria and the health
benefits we all seek—for ourselves and our children. In Follow Your Gut, Knight pairs with Brendan Buhler, an
award-winning science writer, to explore the previously
unseen world inside our bodies. With a practical eye toward
deeper knowledge and better decisions, they lead a detailed
tour of our “microbiome” as well as an exploration of the
known effects of antibiotics, probiotics, diet choices,
birth method, and access to livestock on our children’s
lifelong health. Ultimately, this pioneering book explains
how to learn about your own “microbiome” and take steps
toward understanding and improving your health, using the
latest research as a guide.
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