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  • On Taste

    In Humans and Other Animals

    by Davide Risso, Gabriella Morini ...
    Translated by Translator Elettra Pauletto ...
    Series series Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History
    Are there only five tastes, sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami? Why are some so appealing to us while others are what we call acquired tastes? Do other animals perceive tastes in the same way humans do? How did the sense of taste evolve? Should the hotness of chili peppers, the coolness of mint, and the pungency of garlic be considered tastes? What can taste teach us about our health and our ... Read more

    $20.89 USD

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    Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food

    by Catherine Shanahan, M.D. ...
    One of the Best Health and Wellness Books of 2017 — Sports IllustratedDeep Nutrition cuts through today’s culture of conflicting nutritional ideologies, showing how the habits of our ancestors can help us lead longer, healthier, more vital lives.Physician and biochemist Catherine Shanahan, M.D. examined diets around the world known to help people live longer, healthier lives—diets like the ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

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  • Gut Check

    Unleash the Power of Your Microbiome to Reverse Disease and Transform Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health

    by Steven R. Gundry, MD ...
    Series Book 7 - The Plant Paradox
    In this groundbreaking addition to his New York Times bestselling Plant Paradox series, Steven R.Gundry, MD offers a definitive guide to the gut biome and its control over its home—us!—revealing the unimaginably complex ecosystem controlling our health and teaching us how to achieve total gut health to prevent and reverse every type of disease.We may believe that we are the masters of our fates, ... Read more

    $16.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • The Gut-Immune Connection

    How Understanding the Connection Between Food and Immunity Can Help Us Regain Our Health

    by Emeran Mayer ...
    A medical research pioneer reveals "how food choices that support biodiversity can save lives, shield us from novel infections, and protect the planet" (Joel Fuhrman, MD, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Eat to Live).In his acclaimed book The Mind-Gut Connection, physician, UCLA professor, and researcher Dr. Emeran Mayer offered groundbreaking evidence of the critical role of the microbiome ... Read more

    $20.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • The Mind-Gut-Immune Connection

    Understanding How Food Impacts Our Mind, Our Microbiome, and Our Immunity

    by Emeran Mayer ...
    Cutting-edge neuroscience combines with the latest discoveries on the human microbiome to inform this practical guide that proves once and for all the inextricable, biological link between mind and body.We have all experienced the connection between our mind and our gut—the decision we made because it “felt right;” the butterflies in our stomach before a big meeting; the anxious stomach rumbling ... Read more

    $8.49 USD

  • Survival of the Sickest

    The Surprising Connections Between Disease and Longevity

    by Jonathan Prince, Sharon Moalem ...
    Joining the ranks of modern myth busters, Dr. Sharon Moalem turns our current understanding of illness on its head and challenges us to fundamentally change the way we think about our bodies, our health, and our relationship to just about every other living thing on earth, from plants and animals to insects and bacteria.So why does disease exist? Moalem proposes that most common ailments—diabetes, ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Most Delicious Poison

    The Story of Nature's Toxins—From Spices to Vices

    by Noah Whiteman ...
    **An evolutionary biologist tells the story of nature’s toxins and why we are attracted—and addicted—to them.“A magisterial, fascinating, and gripping tour de force.” —Neil Shubin, biology professor and author or Your Inner Fish**A deadly secret lurks within our spice racks, medicine cabinets, backyard gardens, and private stashes.Scratch beneath the surface of a coffee bean, a red pepper flake, a ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Dark Matter

    The New Science of the Microbiome

    by James Kinross ...
    ‘Will change your life’ Chris Evans‘Completely fascinating’ Heston Blumenthal‘Important and devastating’ The TimesFrom a world-leading microbiome scientist and surgeon comes Dark Matter, a pioneering guide to hacking your microbiome for a healthier life.Our microbiome – the complex ecosystem of bacteria, viruses and other microbes inside us – is vital for our health and wellb... ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

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  • The Fungal Pharmacy

    The Complete Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms and Lichens of North America

    by Robert Rogers ...
    The ultimate guide to maximizing the healing properties of medicinal mushrooms and lichens—featuring over 300 detailed plant profiles for easy mushroom identification!Noted herbalist Robert Rogers introduces readers to more than 300 species of medicinal mushrooms and lichens found in North America. These fungi have the capacity to heal both the body and—through the process of myco-remediation—the ... Read more

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  • Christopher Hobbs's Medicinal Mushrooms: The Essential Guide

    Boost Immunity, Improve Memory, Fight Cancer, Stop Infection, and Expand Your Consciousness

    by Christopher Hobbs L.Ac., AHG ...
    Herbalist and mushroom expert Christopher Hobbs introduces you to the mushroom varieties most widely used for medicinal purposes, exploring their powerful health benefits, the science behind their effectiveness, and how to make mushroom medicine at home.Mushrooms have been used as medicine for thousands of years and their value in boosting immunity, improving memory, and even fighting cancer is ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Switch

    Ignite Your Metabolism with Intermittent Fasting, Protein Cycling, and Keto

    by Mr. James W. Clement ...
    How can you lose weight, ease chronic conditions, and stay healthier longer? Discover how to “rewrite your health destiny” (David Perlmutter, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain) with this accessible book that teaches you how to flip the switch on your metabolism with intermittent fasting, protein cycling, and keto.Within each of us is an ancient mechanism that eliminates toxic ... Read more

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  • The Wild Medicine Solution

    Healing with Aromatic, Bitter, and Tonic Plants

    by Guido Masé ...
    Restoring the use of wild plants in daily life for vibrant physical, mental, and spiritual health• Explains how 3 classes of wild plants--aromatics, bitters, and tonics--are uniquely adapted to work with our physiology because we coevolved with them• Provides simple recipes to easily integrate these plants into meals as well as formulas for teas, spirits, and tinctures• Offers practical examples ... Read more

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