The Secret Life of Your Microbiome: Why Nature and Biodiversity are Essential to Health and Happiness - Softcover

Prescott, Susan L.; Logan, Alan C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0865718512 ISBN 13: 9780865718517

Publisher: New Society Publishers, 2017

Synopsis

Immerse Yourself in Nature and Nourish Your Microbiome for Optimal Health

For too long our bodies have been viewed as capsules, sealed off and protected from 'bugs' by our immune systems and an arsenal of antibiotics, pesticides, processed foods, and antibacterial soaps. The more insulated from nature, the better.

The Secret Life of Your Microbiome shatters this deeply held myth, presenting a revolutionary new paradigm, backed by vast science; we're deeply connected to the biodiversity of nature through our microbiomes, the rich microbial ecosystem of our guts and skin, and this connection is essential to health and happiness.

From sugar-rich diets wiping out good gut bacteria and exacerbating depression, to microbes mediating phytonutrient absorption in the brain, to inflammation and cancer, the influence of biodiversity on our bodies is everywhere. The great communicator is our immune system, a 'mobile brain' that interacts with micro-organisms in and around us with profound health consequences. Written with pace, clarity, and humor by world-renowned scientists in immunology, nutrition, and environmental health, The Secret Life of Your Microbiome makes the irrefutable case that health and happiness depends fundamentally on the health of biodiversity, and shows how we can nurture this nature.

Dr. Susan L. Prescott, MD, PhD is an internationally acclaimed immunologist and pediatrician. She has authored 250 scientific papers and The Allergy Epidemic , The Calling , and Origins .

Dr. Alan C. Logan ND is a naturopathic doctor and researcher, a trusted media commentator, and co-author of Your Brain on Nature and The Clear Skin Diet . He and Prescott live in New York and Perth, Australia.

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Immerse Yourself in Nature and Nourish Your Microbiome for Optimal Health

From the Back Cover

Immerse Yourself in Nature and Nourish Your Microbiome

Enables the reader to leverage new science and empowering discoveries to implement truly life-changing lifestyle modifications that will change their health destiny.
― David Perlmutter, MD, author #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain and Brain Maker

Evidence-based and inspiring insight on how to survive the "dysbiosphere" while "savoring the biosphere." A must-read for health professionals and laypersons alike.
― Dr. Michael Garko, Ph.D., Nationally Syndicated Host & Producer - Let's Talk Nutrition

I am really excited about this book. A must read!
― Eva Selhub, MD, Tufts University, Department of Nutrition

FOR TOO LONG our bodies have been viewed as capsules, sealed off and protected from "bugs" by our immune systems and an arsenal of antibiotics, pesticides, and processed foods. The more insulated from nature, the better.

With The Secret Life of Your Microbiome , Prescott and Logan shatter this deeply held myth, presenting a revolutionary new paradigm; we're deeply connected to nature through our microbiomes ― the rich microbial ecosystem of our guts and skin ― and this connection is essential to health and happiness.

From sugar-rich diets wiping out good gut bacteria and exacerbating depression, to microbes mediating phytonutrient absorption for the brain, to inflammation and cancer, the influence of biodiversity on our bodies is everywhere. The great communicator is our immune system, a "mobile brain" that interacts with micro-organisms with profound health consequences.

Written with pace, clarity, and humor by world-renowned scientists, The Secret Life of Your Microbiome makes the irrefutable case that health and happinessdepends fundamentally on the health of biodiversity, and shows how we cannurture this nature.

Dr. Susan L. Prescott MD, PhD, is an internationally acclaimed immunologist and pediatrician.

Dr. Alan C. Logan ND, taught Mind-Body Medicine courses in Harvard's School of Continuing Medical Education. Logan is the co-author of several books including Your Brain on Nature .

They are married and split their time between Perth, Australia and New York.

About this edition

• Publisher: New Society Publishers
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0865718512
• ISBN 13: 9780865718517
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336