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"Microbiome research is revolutionizing our understanding of the human body and the brain. In The Mind-Gut Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer provides authoritative insight 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 "Microbiome research is revolutionizing our understanding of the human body and the brain. In The Mind-Gut Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer provides authoritative insight 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 "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 Descartes' Error, The Feeling of What Happens, and The Self Comes to Mind "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 healthy 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 "Dr. Emeran Mayer elucidates the intricate biochemical 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 health."--Booklist "Drawing on his vast experience as a practicing gastroenterologist, 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 health."--Martin J. Blaser, MD, author of Missing Microbes "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 "The Mind-Gut Connection is a revolutionary new holistic view of what keeps us healthy, ranging from the food choices we make to the ways we can train our mind, with the ultimate goal of attaining optimal health. "--Kenneth R. Pelletier, PhD, MD, Clincal Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health, University of California School of Medicine (UCSF) From the Back Cover 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 health problems can crop up, including digestive disorders, obesity, depression, anxiety, food sensitivities, allergies, and fatigue. With a few simple changes to our diet and lifestyle, we can enjoy a happier mind-set, enhanced immunity, 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 health. Read more
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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 healthy 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 gastroenterologist, 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 health." -- Martin J. Blaser, MD, author of Missing Microbes
"Dr. Emeran Mayer elucidates the intricate biochemical 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 health." -- 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 Descartes' 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 insight 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 healthy, ranging from the food choices we make to the ways we can train our mind, with the ultimate goal of attaining optimal health. " -- Kenneth R. Pelletier, PhD, MD, Clincal Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health, 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 insight 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
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 health problems can crop up, including digestive disorders, obesity, depression, anxiety, food sensitivities, allergies, and fatigue.
With a few simple changes to our diet and lifestyle, we can enjoy a happier mind-set, enhanced immunity, 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 health.
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ASIN : 0062376586
Publisher : HarperCollins US (19 February 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780062376589
ISBN-13 : 978-0062376589
Dimensions : 2.54 x 13.21 x 20.07 cmBest Sellers Rank: 23,070 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)23 in Physiological Aspects in Psychology (Books)
26 in Children's Vaccinations & Immunisations
30 in PsychobiologyCustomer Reviews:
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Emeran Mayer
Emeran A. Mayer, MD, (emeranmayer.com), has studied mind brain body interactions for the last 40 years, with a particular emphasis on bidirectional communication between the brain, the gut and its microbiome. He is the executive director of the Oppenheimer Center for Stress and Resilience (uclacns.org) and the Co-director of the Digestive Diseases Research Center at the University of California at Los Angeles. He is the author of more than 300 scientific publications and several books, and his research has been supported by the National Institutes of Health for the past 25 years. He is considered a pioneer and world leader in the areas of brain gut microbiome interactions, chronic visceral pain and functional gastrointestinal disorders, and is the recipient of the prestigious 2016 Paul D. MacLean Award from the American Psychosomatic Society.
Mayer also has a longstanding interest in ancient healing traditions and has been involved as camera assistant in documentary film productions about the Yanomami people in the Orinoco region of Venezuela, the Asmat people in Irian Jaya, and most recently was Associate Producer of the award winning documentary "In Search of Balance". He is Producer and co-Director of the upcoming documentary film "Interconnected Planet".
He has appeared on National Public Radio (NPR), on Public Broadcasting System (PBS) and the documentary "In Search of Balance." His work has been written about in the Atlantic, Scientific American, Time Magazine, the New York Times, the Guardian, and major European media outlets. He lives in Los Angeles.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Food for thoughtReviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 5 November 2016
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While this book has a fluffy hippy title, it is actually based on well founded research. The ideas presented are logical and should be further investigated by all health practitioners that deal with gut health issues. This was a great read and I have gained a better understanding of how emotions can effect the gut and vice versa. It'd be great to follow this up with a book on application of these principles. Great read. Well done.
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One of the most insightful and straightforward books I've read on this topic. Especially important for those suffering from IBS or other gut related problems.
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Es una buena introducción general al papel de factores neuroentéricos en nuestras reacciones emocionales y en información emergente sobre la influencia que ejercen las especies de microorganismos que habitan el sistema digestivo no solo sobre la función emocional sino también sobre alteraciones metabólicas en general. Recomendado para estudiantes de medicina, psicología e incluso público en general. Quizás un poco más de información sobre microbiota hubiera estado bien para mi gusto, pero en general está bien claro y comprensible para todos.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 子育て期の女性や６０歳以降の方にぜひ読んでいただきたい注目の本である。Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on 5 September 2018
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本書の内容は「自閉症、アルツハイマー病、パーキンソン病、統合失調症（いわゆる精神分裂症）、喘息その他の自己免疫疾患、うつ病、肥満、ある種の糖尿病は、実は腸の病気？」という驚くべきものであるが、記載は非常に中立かつ慎重で、「胎教」、「内臓病は心の病気」等の民間知見を丁寧に科学的に跡付けたものである。著者は、精神と身体の関係を追求すべく、スイスの田舎の老舗菓子店の息子という安定した地位を捨てて、当時、当該学問の聖地であったカルフォルニアに移住した高名な研究者である。
特に重要な指摘は、いわゆる「胎教」の科学的説明の部分であり、「母親の精神状態が荒廃していると、胎児は生れ出る世界は荒廃した世界で有害な病原体や油断できない競争者に満ちていると解釈し、それに備えて、体と心を鎧で包んで生まれてくるのである」すなわち、免疫系はピリピリ、精神はイガイガ、周りは全部敵ばかりという具合である。
また、パーキンソン病の初期症状は、発症の２０年も前に腸に現れるのである。
さらに、腸の細菌叢は柔軟で「数か月以内にダイエットシュガーを一般の糖に分解する能力を獲得する」という主張は、驚くべきもので、言い換えると「長期的に言うと、ダイエットシュガーは体の中で、普通の糖分よりも多くの糖分に分解される」のである。そうするとダイエットシュガーて、いったい何でしょうか？ということになりますね。
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The immune cells residing in your gut make up the largest component of your body’s immune system; in other words, there are more immune cells living in the wall of your gut than circulating in the blood or residing in your bone marrow.
Highlighted by 1,102 Kindle readers
In fact, we now know that your gut mirrors every emotion that arises in your brain.
Highlighted by 926 Kindle readers
Gut microbiota have also been linked to depression, which is the second leading cause of disability in the United States.
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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 healthy 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 gastroenterologist, 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 health." -- Martin J. Blaser, MD, author of Missing Microbes
"Dr. Emeran Mayer elucidates the intricate biochemical 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 health." -- 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 Descartes' 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 insight 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 healthy, ranging from the food choices we make to the ways we can train our mind, with the ultimate goal of attaining optimal health. " -- Kenneth R. Pelletier, PhD, MD, Clincal Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health, 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 insight 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
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 health problems can crop up, including digestive disorders, obesity, depression, anxiety, food sensitivities, allergies, and fatigue.
With a few simple changes to our diet and lifestyle, we can enjoy a happier mind-set, enhanced immunity, 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 health.
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Product details
ASIN : 0062376586
Publisher : HarperCollins US (19 February 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780062376589
ISBN-13 : 978-0062376589
Dimensions : 2.54 x 13.21 x 20.07 cmBest Sellers Rank: 23,070 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)23 in Physiological Aspects in Psychology (Books)
26 in Children's Vaccinations & Immunisations
30 in PsychobiologyCustomer Reviews:
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Emeran Mayer
Emeran A. Mayer, MD, (emeranmayer.com), has studied mind brain body interactions for the last 40 years, with a particular emphasis on bidirectional communication between the brain, the gut and its microbiome. He is the executive director of the Oppenheimer Center for Stress and Resilience (uclacns.org) and the Co-director of the Digestive Diseases Research Center at the University of California at Los Angeles. He is the author of more than 300 scientific publications and several books, and his research has been supported by the National Institutes of Health for the past 25 years. He is considered a pioneer and world leader in the areas of brain gut microbiome interactions, chronic visceral pain and functional gastrointestinal disorders, and is the recipient of the prestigious 2016 Paul D. MacLean Award from the American Psychosomatic Society.
Mayer also has a longstanding interest in ancient healing traditions and has been involved as camera assistant in documentary film productions about the Yanomami people in the Orinoco region of Venezuela, the Asmat people in Irian Jaya, and most recently was Associate Producer of the award winning documentary "In Search of Balance". He is Producer and co-Director of the upcoming documentary film "Interconnected Planet".
He has appeared on National Public Radio (NPR), on Public Broadcasting System (PBS) and the documentary "In Search of Balance." His work has been written about in the Atlantic, Scientific American, Time Magazine, the New York Times, the Guardian, and major European media outlets. He lives in Los Angeles.
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Well written in easy to understand terminology while still getting the point across. I will refer back to the book in future and possibly reread the book again to pick up and refresh my memory.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Full of useful information!Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 23 August 2021
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Enjoyable and engaging. I've always been interested in gut health. This was written in an easily accessible way that made it easy to read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Food for thoughtReviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 5 November 2016
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While this book has a fluffy hippy title, it is actually based on well founded research. The ideas presented are logical and should be further investigated by all health practitioners that deal with gut health issues. This was a great read and I have gained a better understanding of how emotions can effect the gut and vice versa. It'd be great to follow this up with a book on application of these principles. Great read. Well done.
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5.0 out of 5 stars how our minds and guts are connected, how emotions influence digestionReviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 19 January 2021
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clearly written, very interesting, detailed account, with good scientific backup of research
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mind blowing and easy to readReviewed in Brazil 🇧🇷 on 5 May 2022
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Life changing and revolutionary. Everyone should read this book if they want to live a healthier life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ExcellentReviewed in Spain 🇪🇸 on 20 October 2020
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One of the most insightful and straightforward books I've read on this topic. Especially important for those suffering from IBS or other gut related problems.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Mind-GutReviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on 13 March 2017
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Es una buena introducción general al papel de factores neuroentéricos en nuestras reacciones emocionales y en información emergente sobre la influencia que ejercen las especies de microorganismos que habitan el sistema digestivo no solo sobre la función emocional sino también sobre alteraciones metabólicas en general. Recomendado para estudiantes de medicina, psicología e incluso público en general. Quizás un poco más de información sobre microbiota hubiera estado bien para mi gusto, pero en general está bien claro y comprensible para todos.
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4.0 out of 5 stars the cover illustration says it all.Reviewed in Singapore 🇸🇬 on 13 September 2021
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堂垣外弘忠
5.0 out of 5 stars 子育て期の女性や６０歳以降の方にぜひ読んでいただきたい注目の本である。Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on 5 September 2018
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本書の内容は「自閉症、アルツハイマー病、パーキンソン病、統合失調症（いわゆる精神分裂症）、喘息その他の自己免疫疾患、うつ病、肥満、ある種の糖尿病は、実は腸の病気？」という驚くべきものであるが、記載は非常に中立かつ慎重で、「胎教」、「内臓病は心の病気」等の民間知見を丁寧に科学的に跡付けたものである。著者は、精神と身体の関係を追求すべく、スイスの田舎の老舗菓子店の息子という安定した地位を捨てて、当時、当該学問の聖地であったカルフォルニアに移住した高名な研究者である。
特に重要な指摘は、いわゆる「胎教」の科学的説明の部分であり、「母親の精神状態が荒廃していると、胎児は生れ出る世界は荒廃した世界で有害な病原体や油断できない競争者に満ちていると解釈し、それに備えて、体と心を鎧で包んで生まれてくるのである」すなわち、免疫系はピリピリ、精神はイガイガ、周りは全部敵ばかりという具合である。
また、パーキンソン病の初期症状は、発症の２０年も前に腸に現れるのである。
さらに、腸の細菌叢は柔軟で「数か月以内にダイエットシュガーを一般の糖に分解する能力を獲得する」という主張は、驚くべきもので、言い換えると「長期的に言うと、ダイエットシュガーは体の中で、普通の糖分よりも多くの糖分に分解される」のである。そうするとダイエットシュガーて、いったい何でしょうか？ということになりますね。
5.0 out of 5 stars 육아기의 여성이나 60세 이후의 분에게 꼭 읽어 주셨으면 하는 주목의 책이다. Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on 5 September 2018
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이 책의 내용은 "자폐증, 알츠하이머병, 파킨슨병, 정신분열증(소위 정신분열증), 천식 및 기타 자가면역질환, 우울증, 비만, 어떤 종류의 당뇨병은 사실 장 질환?" 놀라운 것이지만, 기재는 매우 중립적이고 신중하며, 「태교」, 「내장병은 마음의 병」등의 민간 지견을 정중하게 과학적으로 자취한 것이다. 저자는, 정신과 신체의 관계를 추구하기 위해, 스위스의 시골의 노포 과자점의 아들이라고 하는 안정된 지위를 버리고, 당시, 해당 학문의 성지였던 칼포르니아에 이주한 고명한 연구자이다 .
특히 중요한 지적은 이른바 '태교'의 과학적 설명의 일부이며, '어머니의 정신상태가 황폐하고 있으면 태아는 태어나는 세계는 황폐한 세계에서 유해한 병원체나 방심할 수 없는 경쟁자에게 가득하다고 해석하고 거기에 대비해 몸과 마음을 갑옷으로 감싸고 태어나는 것이다.” 즉, 면역계는 피리피리, 정신은 이가이가, 주위는 모두 적만이라는 상태이다.
또한 파킨슨병의 초기 증상은 발병 20년 전에 장에 나타난다.
게다가 장의 세균총은 유연하고 "수개월 이내에 다이어트 설탕을 일반 당으로 분해하는 능력을 획득한다"는 주장은 놀랍고, 즉 "장기적으로 말하면 다이어트 설탕은 몸 속에서 보통 당분보다 많은 당분으로 분해된다. 그렇다면 다이어트 설탕은 도대체 무엇입니까? 그렇습니다.
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