Previously unpublished, Salutation to the Gut is an essay Soyinka wrote more than forty years ago. The essay is a celebration of Yoruba culture, in particular Yoruba food and gastronomic culture. Its witty and whimsical style foreshadows the kind of writing that would become Soyinka's hallmark, and for which he would subsequently win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AS SEEN ON NETFLIX’S HACK YOUR HEALTH: THE SECRETS OF YOUR GUT “Everything you ever wanted to know about the gut (and then some).” —SELF Discover the secrets of your digestive system—and how to hone a healthy gut—plus new research on the mind-gut connection. With quirky charm, science star and medical doctor Giulia Enders explains the gut’s magic, answering questions like: What’s really up with gluten and lactose intolerance? How does the gut affect obesity? What's the connection between our microbiome and mental health? Why does acid reflux happen? In this revised edition of her beloved bestseller, Enders includes a new section on the brain-gut connection, and dives into groundbreaking discoveries of psychobiotics—microbes with psychological effects that can influence mental health conditions like depression and even stress. For too long, the gut has been the body’s most ignored and least appreciated organ. But it does more than just dirty work; it’s at the core of who we are, and this beguiling book will make you finally listen to those butterflies in your stomach: they’re trying to tell you something important.
Founded in 1943, Negro Digest (later “Black World”) was the publication that launched Johnson Publishing. During the most turbulent years of the civil rights movement, Negro Digest/Black World served as a critical vehicle for political thought for supporters of the movement.
While extensive research has been carried out to study the gut microbiome - a collection of 100 trillion bacteria residing in the gut - completely understanding its impact on our overall health is still a medical mystery. Heal Thy Gut enables its readers to understand not only the anatomy of one of our most underrated organs, the gut - our second brain - but also its relationship with our mind, body and well-being. Along with gut-friendly recipes and easy-to-follow advice, this book will address symptoms of an unhealthy gut, how it impacts our mental health and immune system, and the emerging developments in the field.
This four-week plan (Remove; Replace; Reinoculate; Restore) will first repair the gut and then repopulate it with a good bacteria to build a mighty microbiome. You'll find out how and why the diet helps you lose weight, and brings about the numerous proven health benefits associated with it, including: reducing Alzheimers and depression risk; lowering high blood pressure; tackling insomnia and IBS; improving acne and rosacea; and improving energy levels.
the real challenge is not weight loss. it’s WEIGHT maintenance. If years of yo-yo dieting with extreme exercise programs and weight loss medications have tired you out, perhaps it’s time to shift the approach. “Happy Gut, Healthy Weight” will help you understand how working on your gut with practical strategies and adopting a holistic approach to a gut-friendly lifestyle can set you up for lasting weight loss success. YOUR GUT HOLDS THE KEY!
Good Gut Healing from leading health writer and nutritionist Kathryn Marsden covers many of the common - but rarely addressed - ailments that can affect everybody’s digestive system and bowel, and suggests hundreds of natural and simple ways to tackle the symptoms and ease discomfort.Packed with practical expert advice that really works and written in Kathryn’s uniquely approachable style - easy, upfront and friendly, with a healthy dose of humour along the way - Good Gut Healing is a reassuring and welcome read.
