Doctor of Natural Medicine and wellness
authority Dr. Josh Axe delivers a groundbreaking, indispensable guide for
understanding, diagnosing, and treating one of the most discussed yet
little-understood health conditions: leaky gut syndrome.
Do you have a leaky gut? For 80% of the
population the answer is “yes”—and most people don’t even realize it. Leaky gut
syndrome is the root cause of a litany of ailments, including: chronic
inflammation, allergies, autoimmune diseases, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue,
diabetes, and even arthritis.
To keep us in good health, our gut
relies on maintaining a symbiotic relationship with trillions of microorganisms
that live in our digestive tract. When our digestive system is out of whack,
serious health problems can manifest and our intestinal walls can develop
microscopic holes, allowing undigested food particles, bacteria, and toxins to
seep into the bloodstream. This condition is known as leaky gut syndrome.
In Eat Dirt, Dr. Josh Axe
explains that what we regard as modern “improvements” to our food
supply—including refrigeration, sanitation, and modified grains—have damaged
our intestinal health. In fact, the same organisms in soil that allow plants
and animals to flourish are the ones we need for gut health. In Eat
Dirt, Dr. Axe explains that it’s essential to get a little “dirty” in our
daily lives in order to support our gut bacteria and prevent leaky gut
syndrome. Dr. Axe offers simple ways to get these needed microbes, from
incorporating local honey and bee pollen into your diet to forgoing hand
sanitizers and even ingesting a little probiotic-rich soil.
Because leaky gut manifests differently
in every individual, Dr. Axe also identifies the five main “gut types” and
offers customizable plans—including diet, supplement, and lifestyle
recommendations—to dramatically improve gut health in just thirty days. With a
simple diet plan, recipes, and practical advice, Eat Dirt will
help readers restore gut health and eliminate leaky gut for good.
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