Gut Health for Dummies - by Kristina Campbell (Paperback)

About the Book

"Combat digestive symptoms and get trustworthy information to keep yourself healthy from the inside out..."--

Book Synopsis

Combat digestive symptoms and get trustworthy information to keep yourself healthy from the inside out

Gut Health For Dummies can help you restore and optimize your gut and its microbes, for better health day to day. Clear away the confusion and debunk the unscientific information found on social media with this essential guide. You'll learn what makes the gut so important and how it influences the rest of your body, including your brain. Figure out how to manage digestive disorders and gut symptoms, confidently navigate the world of probiotics and other gut health supplements, and find inspiration for the diet and lifestyle changes that will support your health for years to come. This jargon-free Dummies guide will set you on the right path, giving you tips for adopting healthy habits, healing your gut biome, and being proactive for wellbeing and longevity.

• Learn how the gut works and explore what may be causing your digestive symptoms
• Combat IBS and other gut disorders with the latest science
• Steer clear of myths, scams, and misinformation--discover what actually works
• Be proactive in managing your gut health to ensure robust health and wellbeing at every age

For those who currently experience gastrointestinal symptoms, and anyone interested in learning about evidence-based ways to optimize gut health, Gut Health For Dummies is the right choice.

From the Back Cover

How to care for your gut and its resident organisms

A whole community of microbes Inside your digestive tract help you thrive. Gut Health For Dummies is your guide to helping them help you. Inside, you'll find out all about how your gut influences your overall health. Get the lowdown on digestive disorders and gut symptoms, and discover how to set yourself up for long-term gut health. This book breaks down the latest science on gut-friendly diet and lifestyle changes and even offers recipes that the whole gut microbiome will love. Healthy gut, healthy you.

Inside...

• Explaining digestion
• Assessing your gut health
• Clarifying gut symptoms
• Naming beneficial foods
• Fostering gut health in kids
• Supporting the gut microbiome in pregnancy and older age
• Busting gut health myths

About the Author

Kristina Campbell is an experienced and adaptable science writer specializing in microbiome and gut health. She writes for publications as diverse as Alive Magazine and Nature Outlook, and she has authored two previous books: The Well-Fed Microbiome Cookbook and Gut Microbiota: Interactive Effects on Nutrition and Health.