Plant Powered Plus - by Will Bulsiewicz (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Dr. Will Bulsiewicz's patients seek him out first and foremost because he's a gastroenterologist. But more and more, he hears that in addition to their constipation or IBS, patients are also suffering from allergies, depression, thyroid problems, and more. What many don't realize is that the gut is the gateway for both health and illness. So, if you have issues with your gut, chances are you may have issues with chronic illness. In Plant Powered Plus Dr. Bulsiewicz offers a powerful program for addressing inflammation due to an imbalance in the gut with a combination of plant-forward diets. This book is a solutions-oriented approach to reclaiming a healthful, protective immune system that defends us rather than attacks us. Dr. Bulsiewicz draws the connections between gut issues and a variety of additional diagnoses and symptoms, including autoimmune disease, cardiometabolic disease, hormonal conditions, and more. His nutrition plan will resolve inflammation and reorient your immune system by healing your gut microbiome and gut barrier. Including guidance on creating your ideal immune-balancing diet, Plant Powered Plus will help you harness the power of the gut-immune connection and live a life of boundless health"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

The instant New York Times bestseller!

The New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled offers an empowering new program to reclaim your health, fight inflammation, and supercharge your immune system by healing your gut.

We've all heard inflammation is harmful, but what exactly is it, why does it happen, and how can we truly heal it? The answers, it turns out, lie deep within your gut.

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is an award winning gastroenterologist and internationally renowned gut health expert on a mission to improve the gut health of millions. During years of seeing patients, he noticed an undeniable trend: chronic inflammation was on the rise and behind a staggering array of health issues. This includes digestive conditions like ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. But there was so much more - allergies, autoimmune diseases, headaches, depression, thyroid and skin problems, menopausal symptoms, metabolic and hormonal issues. These may seem like separate problems, but they share one common root cause: inflammation.

In Plant Powered Plus, Dr. Bulsiewicz unveils the transformative power of the gut-immune connection, guiding you step-by-step through an evidence-based, holistic approach to conquering inflammation and reclaiming your vitality. This is a practical, life-changing program divided into three progressive phases, providing customizable guidance to restore balance, reduce inflammation, and create sustainable health through a plant-forward lifestyle. It's not just about managing symptoms--it's about addressing the root causes and building lasting wellness.You'll discover:

- How inflammation works and why your gut is at the epicenter
- The three layers of your body's defense system
- Lessons from the healthiest diets and cultures around the world
- The four most important pillars of an anti-inflammatory diet
- Three strategies to synchronize your internal clock and enhance immunity through chronotherapy
- Dr. B's expertly designed supplement stacks tailored for peak gut and immune health
- The surprising ways that community, connection, and purpose support healing

With Plant Powered Plus, you'll harness the incredible power of your gut to unlock an anti-inflammatory lifestyle that energizes, alleviates symptoms, reduces disease risk, and supports lifelong vitality. Take the first step toward radiant, lasting health--starting from within.

About the Author

Will Bulsiewicz, MD, known as "Dr. B," is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning gastroenterologist, and internationally recognized gut health expert. He completed his MD at Georgetown, an MS in clinical investigation at Northwestern, and an NIH-funded epidemiology fellowship at UNC, earning multiple awards for clinical excellence. Dr. B has published in Gastroenterology and Nature Medicine, with over 5,000 citations, and has briefed Congress, the USDA, and the NFL Alumni. He directs the Gut & Microbiome Center for Excellence and lives in Charleston, SC, with his wife and four children.