It’s been called the second brain. That’s how powerful it is. The gut, your microbiome, is at the center of your health and how you feel. Now, this special edition is your ultimate guide to understanding and nurturing your wellness. Start with a user's guide to the gut-brain connection. Then, learn the importance of probiotics and what foods are packed with them. Reconsider the disruptive disorders like Crohn's Disease and IBS, learn how to prepare for a colonoscopy, and what to eat when your stomach hurts. Get clear advice from gut-health experts, recipes to improve your mood, and even insight about how man's best friend could improve your microbiome. Let this special edition help you restore and maintain digestive health at the center of it all.
HEALTH: YOUR GUIDE TO A HEALTHY GUT
THE POWER OF A HEALTHY GUT • The balance of bacteria and other bugs in your GI system impacts your health in surprising ways. Experts are still unraveling the microbiome’s full potential.
OPENER • A road map through digestive wellness.
A USER’S GUIDE TO THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION • The axis that connects the brain, central nervous system, and digestive tract is the basis for understanding our microbiome and nurturing all of our gut feelings.
WHAT MAKES A PROBIOTIC? • Probiotics and prebiotics are transient visitors to our gut, but as this book excerpt shows they can have a lasting impact on the microbiome.
10 PROBIOTIC-PACKED FOODS • Foods with healthy bacteria can help you get slim, stay healthy, and feel better than ever. Reap the benefits of the best probiotic foods.
OPENER • What it means (and what to do) when tummy trouble gets serious.
THE INTOLERANCES • Food intolerances are on the rise—but thankfully, so are the options for diagnosing, understanding, and managing these potentially debilitating conditions.
A GUIDE TO IBS • This common condition is a collection of symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. Here’s how to know if you have it and how to treat it.
WHAT IS SIBO? • Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth can lead to bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and more.
UNDERSTANDING CROHN’S DISEASE • Crohn’s disease is a complex inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Though it’s a lifelong condition, there are strategies to manage it.
EVERYONE THINKS I’M THE PICTURE OF HEALTH • After she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, Holly Schmidt had to adjust to her new normal of battling an invisible illness. In 2019, she discussed what that means and what daily life is like.
THE COMPLICATIONS OF GERD • Untreated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause a variety of health problems.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR COLONOSCOPY PREP A BIT EASIER • Gastroenterologists share their tips for what you can do to make preparing for your colonoscopy more bearable.
GOOD GUT, GOOD MOOD • Science tells us that probiotics, prebiotics, and fiber are just some of the key nutrients for feeling optimal inside and out. Here are some recipes to nurture these good vibes.
OPENER • Everyday interventions for nurturing your gut.
HOW DOCTORS TAKE CARE OF THEIR GUTS • Eating fiber, timing their meals, getting a restful night’s sleep. Such core principles guide these experts as they nurture their gut health.
5 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR KIDS’ GUT HEALTH • If you want to set them up for a lifetime of good health, strive to bolster the bacteria in their bellies. A microbiologist and mom shares these science-based strategies.
EATING WITH AN UPSET STOMACH • Fueling your body when you’re feeling blah can make a significant difference.
THE ANIMAL EFFECT • Whether they’re in barns or in our homes, spending time with our furry friends could promote a diverse, healthy...