The everything® guide to gut health Boost your immune system, eliminate disease, restore digestive health

Lindsay Boyers

Book - 2015

Many common ailments can be linked to an unhealthy gut: in addition to IBS and heartburn, it's responsible for weight gain, skin conditions, and depression. Learn simple steps you can take to heal intestinal problems and lead a happier, healthier life!

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Subjects
Genres
Cookbooks
Published
Avon, Massachusetts : Adams Media [2015]
©2015
Language
English
Main Author
Lindsay Boyers (author)
Other Authors
Dawn Altomari-Rathjen (-)
Item Description
"Contains material adapted and abridged from The everything Mediterranean cookbook by Dawn Altomari-Rathjen and Jennifer Bendelius, copyright ©2003 ..."--t.p. verso.
Includes index.
Physical Description
304 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781440585265
  • Introduction
  • 01. Assessing Your Gut Health
  • How the Digestive System Works
  • The Importance of Healthy Digestion and Good Gut Health
  • Identifying Digestive Problems
  • Journaling Foods and Symptoms
  • 02. Stomach Add
  • The Role of Stomach Acid
  • Stomach Acid imbalance
  • Correcting Stomach Acid Problems
  • 03. Food Intolerances, Sensitivities, and Allergies
  • What's the Difference?
  • Testing for Food Allergies, Intolerances, and Sensitivities
  • Gluten Sensitivities
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • 04. Recognizing Leaky Gut
  • Leaky Gut Basics
  • Causes of Leaky Gut
  • Signs of Leaky Gut
  • Restoring Gut Integrity
  • Recommended Supplements
  • 05. Changing Your Diet to Support Gut Health
  • Following an Elimination Diet
  • A Natural, Real-Foods Approach
  • Focusing on Fiber
  • Avoiding Chemicals and Processed Foods
  • Restaurants and Eating Out
  • Eating Mindfully
  • A Sample Menu for Optimal Gut Health
  • 06. Balancing Bacteria in Your Gut
  • Good and Bad Gut Bacteria
  • Healthy Gut Flora
  • Importance of Probiotics
  • Fixing Bacterial Imbalance
  • 07. Hydration and Exercise
  • Water, Your Body, and Your Gut
  • Choosing Your Water Source
  • Beverages to Limit
  • Benefits of Exercise
  • Exercise and Gut Health
  • Types of Exercise
  • Starting a Routine and Preventing Boredom
  • 08. Children and Got Health
  • Children and Good Gut Health
  • Getting Started on the Right Path
  • Planning for Optimal Gut Health
  • When Problems Arise
  • 09. Knowing When to Seek Help
  • Finding a Doctor Who Can Help
  • Functional Medicine
  • An Integrative Approach
  • Preparing for Your Appointment
  • Functional Medicine Testing
  • Breakfast and Brunch
  • Entrées
  • Sides
  • Salads and Dressings
  • Soups, Stocks, and Sauces
  • Snacks
  • Smoothies and Juices
  • Kid-Friendly Recipes
  • Desserts and Sweets
  • Appendix A. Additional Resources
  • Appendix B. Glossary
  • Standard U.S./Metric Conversion Chart
  • Index