The Gut-Immune Connection

This accessibly written, comprehensive summary of research findings on the gut microbiome and its implications for health and disease—a topic of growing interest and concern—serves as an essential res

Protect your gut and improve your life!If you're struggling with digestive disorders, relief is in sight! Scientists have discovered that many common ailments can be linked to an unhealthy gut. And po

According to the National Institutes of Health, there are sixty to seventy million people affected by digestive diseases in the United States. The old proverb tells us “you are what you eat,” and the

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder, causing pain, discomfort, and embarrassment to millions. While medically based treatments have demonstrated only

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 inextricab

Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with the latest discoveries on the human microbiome, a practical guide in the tradition ofWheat Belly and Grain Brain that conclusively demonstrates the inextricabl

疫苗無法遏止疾病，但腸道菌能！衰弱的腸道會使我們更容易染疫，並增加重症的風險健康的腸道菌相是解決21世紀所有健康危機的唯一解方《腸道•大腦•腸道菌》暢銷作者以網絡科學的概念，再次解說「腸腦菌軸」的最新研究成果！為什麼罹患慢性病的covid-19確診者的死亡率較高？為什麼憂鬱症、神經退化疾病，甚至二型糖尿病患者各自都有類似的腸道菌相？腸道菌能如何幫助我們面對當前的重大健康危機？【專業推薦】吳偉愷醫師（台大醫院肝膽腸胃科主治醫師）張立人醫師（《大腦營養學全書》暨《皮膚營養學全書》作者）劉博仁醫師/博士（台中市科博特診所院長）（按筆劃順序排列）•腸道與腸道菌失去協調是現代人不健康的主因現代社會的食物已大大改變我們腸道菌的樣貌，許多肩負人體重要功能的菌株因缺乏需要的食物已不復存在，或改而以人體組織為食物，例如膳食纖維不足時，腸道菌會把腸道壁的黏液當作食物，使得我們的腸壁變薄，腸道通透性增加，引起慢性發炎，成為各種慢性病的根本原因，並一旦遇到嚴重的流行性疾病，導致中重症的機率就會大增。•不同的腸道菌各有不同的核心功能，多樣且豐富的腸道菌是健康的關鍵沒有腸道菌的參與，人體需要的荷爾蒙、神經傳導素、細胞激素等訊息傳遞分子都會不足。不同的腸道菌在這裡扮演不同的角色，雖然世界各地都有重要的研究單位對此展開研究，但我們對此的理解仍然相當初步。既然我們不知道哪一種腸道菌負擔哪一種功能，讓腸道菌豐富而多樣，就是最好的方案。•不只飲食會影響腸道菌，壓力、睡眠和運動也會人體從來不是線性的，網絡科學運用到人體上，也影響了我們對腸腦菌軸的理解。慢性壓力會影響腸道菌的基因活動，增加細菌與腸道免疫系統的接觸。運動會讓腸道菌組成產生變化，適度運動有益腸道菌相，但極限運動則會增加腸道通透性，讓身體發炎，讓你的身體一直處在免疫危機中。正念、冥想、正常的晝夜節律都必須加入我們維持健康腸道菌相的必須條件中。•提升免疫力，不是靠吃益生菌，而是餵飽你的腸道菌我們習慣吃益生菌保健，以為只要補充某些菌種，達到某種固定的腸道菌相，一切健康問題都能解決。但我們不知道的是，其實腸道菌隨著每天的時間節律、季節轉換、居住地點、所吃的食物一直在變動。我們不知道最適合的腸道菌相是什麼，因此靠補充益生菌來達到目標是非常不精準也不一定有效的方式。•以餵養腸道菌為目標的全新飲食方式餵養腸道菌，提供腸道菌食物讓腸道菌豐富多元，自然達到最適合

我們是否能用一劑精神益生菌改善情緒、社交和未來可能的失智？答案就在「腸腦菌軸」裡！引領全球腸腦菌軸研究的艾莫隆．邁爾醫師，首次以深入淺出的方式，為我們揭開腸腦菌軸的奧祕。【專業推薦】吳偉愷醫師（台大醫院肝膽腸胃科主治醫師）張立人醫師（《大腦營養學全書》暨《皮膚營養學全書》作者）劉博仁醫師／博士（台中市科博特診所院長）蘇益賢（臨床心理師）（按筆劃順序排列）如果你，或你身邊的人遇到以下狀況，那麼，請趕快從「腸腦菌軸」的角度重新思考你面臨的問題。‧總是預期事情會往壞的方向發展‧正逢人生交叉路口，遲遲做不了決定‧對失智症如此普遍感到不安，想知道該如何預防‧壓力一來，鹹酥雞、重口味零食就吃個不停‧為了要不要幫寶寶補充益生菌而猶豫不決‧雖然沒被診斷出什麼病，但過胖、血壓偏高、容易疲勞、腸胃不適或身體不時有大小疼痛‧因泛自閉症障礙而考慮「糞菌移植」‧飲食與一般人無異但卻嚴重便秘，而且有帕金森氏症的典型手抖症狀遇事猶豫不決，壓力大時容易暴飲暴食，社交障礙、憂鬱、失智、自閉……這些看似是大腦決定的事，其實都與你的腸道菌相關！․腸道菌會影響你的心智、情緒和行為把個性活潑小鼠的腸道菌移植到膽怯的小鼠身上，膽怯的小鼠竟開始變得愛交際；健康人類女性攝取富含益生菌的優格四週，大腦對負面情緒的反應竟出現降低。這些令人驚異的研究結果，把科學界的眼光吸引到了腸道菌的身上，開始研究腸道菌與人體的關連，還有腸道菌是如何影響我們的心智、情緒和行為。․腸腦菌軸，未來醫學的新走向「腸腦菌軸」是人體內由大腦、腸道和腸道菌共同構成的系統，這三者，互相以荷爾蒙和神經訊息的形式進行溝通，共同調節我們的情緒反應、新陳代謝、免疫系統、大腦發育與健康。大腦疾病、情緒問題是我們體內生態系統正在崩壞的警鐘；只有優先考慮腸道菌的需求，才能讓你進入身心健康的正循環，這也是現在醫學界正努力的方向。․營養不只來自小腸，也來自大腸裡的腸道菌腸道菌會提供人體必要的維生素，也會影響神經傳導物質，例如有某些腸道菌能刺激細胞生成俗稱「快樂素」的血清素生成，而有些腸道菌能合成人體需要的維生素B群。不同的腸道菌種會擔負不同的功能，如果腸道菌組成改變，我們的吸收營養的方式、情緒反應的能力都會跟著改變。․直覺來自消化道與腸道菌提供的訊息我們的情緒資料庫和直覺，是大腦將腸道和腸道菌提供的訊息整合建構出來的。事件發生當下是感覺良好、噁心、口渴、飢餓、放鬆，

For readers of David Nicholls and Sally Rooney comes a new love story that's at once tender and electrifying—told by everyone but the main characters. When Clara and Seb first cross paths in a London square, it’s the start of something exciting. Clara, an aspiring director stuck in an entry-level job, itches to pick up a camera. Seb, having floated between music, modeling, and now acting, struggles to find purpose in his work. Yet as random chance brings the two back together, time and time again, neither could predict that their magnetic connection is set to change their lives.But everyone else does. The spark between Clara and Seb is exactly what falling in love should look like: exhilarating, passionate, undeniable. The two become a whirlwind, their relationship enthralling everyone they come across. But as the years go on and tensions flair, a last-ditch attempt to save their great romance ends with a gut-wrenching betrayal.Set over the course of two decades, Clara and Seb’s love s

Be surprised by the astonishing science of the human body, with Sabrina Rose, AKA Science Girl, the internet's most inspiring curator of facts and observations of our wonderful world - making it easy for all readers to come to love science!Surprised by Science: Human Bodies are Brilliant brings an attention-grabbing and accessible set of human body facts to life! Doing what she's famous for online, Sabrina Rose dives into the most surprising corners of the human body to explore the science at work. From the clever immune system, to saliva production; from the gut microbiome, to unwelcome invaders - this series is perfect for inquisitive children age 7 and up, and all fans of Science Girl.Surprised by Science is a series of books that takes the inspiring communication and research skills of Science Girl's hugely popular platform and distills it on the page, with funny and engaging illustrations by Ali Ardington paired with photos of the real-life science in action.The series includes: E

The Fermenter's Almanac is a comprehensive guide that explores the fascinating world of fermentation, showcasing a wide range of authentic and adapted techniques using seasonal and homegrown ingredients. This book aims to bridge the gap between professional kitchens and home kitchens, providing readers with practical knowledge and inspiring recipes to unlock incredible flavors, enhance nutrition, improve gut health, and foster a deeper connection to food. The health benefits of fermented foods have long been celebrated, and this title provides an introduction to wild cultures and how to harness them in your home kitchen. Delving into the historical roots of fermentation, The Fermenter's Almanac will explore traditional methods from across cultures and continents. With step-by-step instructions and photography, this practical guide to fermentation takes a seasonal approach, ensuring that your cabinets are stocked with gut-boosting bacteria all year round, along with recipes on how best

A heartfelt picture book that celebrates embracing the moment and finding gratitude right here, right now. What does grateful look like? How does it feel? How do you find it? Even in the face of a challenge, you don't need a map: You just need to pay attention to the little things--a smile, a hug, the smell of newly cut grass--that add up to a sense of presence and hope. With evocative, lyrical prose, this warmly illustrated children's book is a reminder to pause, reflect, and take in the glimmers of positivity and connection that can be found amid even the most difficult circumstances. Both a timely meditation on finding gratitude in everyday moments and a timeless ode to the simple joy of truly being present, Finding Grateful encourages readers to slow down and embrace the beauty of being right where they are. MODELS MINDFULNESS: Kids aren't immune to the stress and anxiety of an uncertain future--far from it! This book offers powerful tools for reclaiming their thoughts and emotions