Table of Contents
Prologue: The start of a new era 8
Chapter 1 The microbiotic revolution 10
The brilliance of evolution 11
Bacteria's bad reputation 14
The discovery of a new organ 15
A closer look at gut bacteria 16
Gut bacteria, inflammation, and the immune system 23
Gut flora-from the cradle to the grave 27
Chapter 2 The dialogue between the gut and brain 30
The gut-brain axis 31
Gut bacteria are crucial for your brain 33
A lifelong symbiosis 37
The gut, its bacteria, and your emotions 38
How your gut bacteria talk to your brain 40
The journey of bacteria through the immune system 47
Chapter 3 The role of gut bacteria in our mental health and more 52
The dark epidemic of our time 53
The role of gut bacteria in stress, anxiety, and depression 54
The role of gut bacteria in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's 62
The role of gut bacteria in autism and ADHD 69
Chapter 4 Let food be your medicine 78
Food takes to the medical stage 79
Historical offenses against our gut flora 79
Eat your way to a stronger brain 90
The future of medicine 100
Your bacterial guide to a stronger brain 104
Additional advice on psyehobiotics 106
Chapter 5 Kimchi and kombucha 112
Korea's favorite health food 113
Kimchi-the new superfood 113
Making kimchi 116
Kombucha-a bubbly probiotic 123
Making kombucha 125
Chapter 6 My favorite recipes 136
Epilogue: The health revolution begins with you 172
Glossary 174
References 177
Index 202
Thank You… 205
Conversion Charts 206
