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OverviewThis book is designed as a comprehensive guide for healthcare professionals, holistic practitioners, individuals seeking improved health, and anyone interested in a science-based approach to well-being that emphasizes cooperation with nature rather than dominance. It bridges the gap between the physiological and psychological impacts of stress on the microbiome, offering both theoretical insights and practical applications for a healthier future. The book challenges the prevailing narrative of disease and pathology by shifting our understanding towards health. It introduces readers to the awe-inspiring world of the microbiome, revealing that our bodies are not just individual entities, but superorganisms intricately connected to trillions of microbes. These microbes, outnumbering our own cells 10 to 1, create a complex and diverse ecosystem that plays a fundamental role in shaping who we are. The author's exploration of this new understanding reshapes our perception of humanity, emphasizing that we are no longer just ""I"" but rather a collective ""we."" The book underscores the critical importance of nurturing a healthy inner garden for our microbiome to flourish as the primary means to create health. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Patricia WorbyPublisher: Mercury Learning and Information Imprint: Mercury Learning and Information Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9781501522444ISBN 10: 1501522442 Pages: 276 Publication Date: 31 March 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of Contents1: The Importance of the Microbiome 2: The Regulation of Health 3: Threats to Health 4: Foundations of Health: Nutrition 5: Beyond Food: Lifestyle Factors 6: Diseases of Imbalanced Microbiome 7: Health: The Bigger Picture Conclusion Epilogue Glossary IndexReviewsAuthor InformationPatricia Worby, PhD, is a therapist, educator, and author who uses somatic (body-based) practices of Havening, Tapping (EFT) and EMDR (Eye movement de-sensitization and reprocessing). She is a former scientist & researcher who worked for the UK NHS and the University of Southampton in clinical research and research management. She is the co-author of papers on Antibiotic Resistance with the GRACE project and has studied nutritional medicine. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |