Review
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“The Mind-Gut Connection presents the incredibly humbling
reality that our very perception and interpretation of the world
around us is virtually dictated by the microbes living within us.
This book redefines what it means to be y and eloquently
provides the means to manifest that goal.” (David Perlmutter, MD,
author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain and Brain
Maker)
“Drawing on his vast experience as a practicing
troenterologist, Dr. Mayer writes about the connections that
our brains have with our guts, especially with the microbes that
make the gut their home. Describing a rapidly advancing realm of
knowledge, this thoughtful guide provides practical advice to
improve .” (Martin J. Blaser, MD, author of Missing
Microbes)
“Dr. Emeran Mayer elucidates the intricate bio dialogue
that occurs between the brain, digestive tract, and trillions of
bacteria residing in the gut. He dubs this form of communication
‘microbe-speak’ and speculates on its implications for social
behavior, decision making, emotional wellbeing, and maybe mental
.” (Booklist)
“After a long period of neglect the enteric nervous system has
been recognized as the ‘second brain’. Dr. Emeran Mayer, a true
expert of this topic, has now written the best lay-public guide
yet to this spectacular part of ourselves. Recommended reading.”
(Antonio Demasio, author of Detes’ Error, The Feeling of What
Happens, and The Self Comes to Mind)
“I have known Emeran Mayer for years and have learned to pay
attention to what he says and writes. The Mind-Gut Connection is
a delight. Both scholarly and fun to read, I highly recommend it
to anyone interested in learning more about how the mind and gut
communicate.” (Michael D. Gershon, MD, author of The Second
Brain)
“Microbiome research is revolutionizing our understanding of the
human body and the brain. In The Mind-Gut Connection, Dr. Emeran
Mayer provides authoritative in into this rapidly expanding
field. Synthesizing recent research with patient stories and
personal anecdotes, he offers practical, evidence-based
recommendations to keep the dialogue between the brain, the gut,
and its microbes flowing smoothly.” (Rob Knight, PhD, author of
Follow Your Gut and director of the Center for Microbiome
Innovation, UC San Diego)
“The Mind-Gut Connection is a revolutionary new holistic view of
what keeps us y, ranging from the food choices we make to
the ways we can train our mind, with the ultimate goal of
attaining optimal . ” (Kenneth R. Pelletier, PhD, MD,
Clincal Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public ,
University of California School of Medicine (UCSF))
“Microbiome research is revolutionizing our understanding of the
human body and the brain. In The Mind-Gut Connection, Dr. Emeran
Mayer provides authoritative in into this rapidly expanding
field. Synthesizing recent research with patient stories and
personal anecdotes, he offers practical, evidence-based
recommendations to keep the dialogue between the brain, the gut,
and its microbes flowing smoothly.” (SELF online)
From the Back Cover
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Chances are, at some point in your life you’ve noticed the
connection between your brain and your gut. If you’ve ever felt
queasy as you walked into an uncomfortable situation or based a
life decision based on a “gut feeling,” then you know that
sometimes our bodies react faster than our minds. Most of us have
also experienced the same phenomenon in reverse, where our mental
state has affected our digestive system—like the butterflies in
our stomach before an important meeting or a first date. But
while the dialogue between the mind and the gut has been
recognized by ancient healing traditions for centuries,
scientists today are just starting to understand how powerful and
far-reaching that connection is.
In The Mind-Gut Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer offers a
cutting-edge view into this developing science, showing us the
full impact of how the brain, gut, and microbiome—the community
of microorganisms that lives inside the digestive
tract—communicate. When this communication system is out of
balance, major problems can crop up, including digestive
disorders, obesity, depression, anxiety, food sensitivities,
ies, and igue.
With a few simple changes to our diet and lifestyle, we can enjoy
a happier mind-set, enhanced , a decreased risk of
developing neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and
Alzheimer’s, and even lose weight. With a simple, practical
regimen drawn from forty years of clinical practice and the
latest research, Dr. Mayer shows us that paying attention to the
mind-gut balance is the key to unlocking vibrant .