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Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
v, 377 pages ; 23 cm
Description
"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 our health and happiness depends fundamentally on the health of our personal biodiversity and the biodiversity around us, and shows how we can nurture this nature."--
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
41 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Description
Check in to The Good Germ Hotel to learn about all the good germs and bacteria superheroes that live inside the human body. These amazing microbes fight viruses, digest food, and keep us healthy and happy. Did you know that your body is full of bacteria? And that most of it is good bacteria that helps to keep you healthy? Well, now is your chance to get up close and personal with the microorganisms that live inside all of us. Travel through the body...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
8 audio discs (9 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with the latest discoveries on the human microbiome, a practical guide in the tradition of Wheat Belly and Grain Brain that conclusively demonstrates the inextricable, biological link between mind and body. We have all experienced the connection between our mind and our gut--the decision we made because it "felt right;" the butterflies in our stomach before a big meeting; the anxious stomach rumbling when we're...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
357 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
This book lets us peer into the world of microbes -- not as germs to be eradicated, but as invaluable parts of our lives -- allowing us to see how ubiquitous and vital microbes are: they sculpt our organs, defend us from disease, break down our food, educate our immune systems, guide our behavior, bombard our genomes with their genes, and grant us incredible abilities. While much of the prevailing discussion around the microbiome has focused on its...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
313 pages ; 24 cm.
Description
Modern-day science has allowed us to prolong and improve life in astonishing ways, but the signs of aging are inevitable ... aren't they? The Finlays show that microbial 'lifelong companions' have an immense impact on our daily health-- and have the power to help prevent and reverse the most common age-related diseases. They offer simple yet effective daily tips-- changing your diet, getting more exercise, trading your antibacterial gel for good old...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
xix, 250 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Description
"From two of the world's top scientists and one of the world's top science writers (all parents), Dirt Is Good is a Q&A-based guide to everything you need to know about kids & germs. "Is it OK for my child to eat dirt?" That's just one of the many questions authors Jack Gilbert and Rob Knight are bombarded with every week from parents all over the world. They've heard everything from "My two-year-old gets constant ear infections. Should I give her...
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