The Mystery Gut - Softcover

Phelps, Kerryn; Lee, Dr Dr. Claudia; Chambers, Jaime Rose

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1925481212 ISBN 13: 9781925481211

Publisher: Macmillan Australia, 2017

Synopsis

A complete guide to common gut conditions and improving gut health. Australia's most trusted GP, Professor Kerryn Phelps AM, reveals how a healthy gut is essential for overall wellbeing. As practitioners, Prof Phelps and Dr Lee know the problems caused by poor gut health and how an uneasy gut can make life miserable. Symptoms such as weight gain, diarrhoea and cramping are common, but few people receive a definitive disease label. Most of us are entirely unaware that by taking care of our gut we can improve our overall health. In this meticulously researched and highly practical book, the doctors explain how we are on the threshold of a major revolution in the way we think about the gut and its relevance to our health. They explain common medical problems - from IBS to various food intolerances - and show you what's going on and what to do about it. Featuring a comprehensive guide on the mysteries of microbiota, a plethora practices and treatments to restore your energy, and 30 recipes to revitalise and heal your gut - produced with nutritionist and clinical dietitian Jaime Chambers - this is an essential guide to fixing your gut and improving your wellbeing.

About this title

About the Authors

Prof. Kerryn Phelps AM has been a doctor for 40 years, and is a pioneer in the fields of health communication and integrative medicine in Australia. Prof. Phelps is a Conjoint Professor at NICM Health Research Institute at the University of Western Sydney. Prof. Phelps is Past President of the Australian Medical Association, and Past President of the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association. In 2003 she was awarded the Centenary of Federation Medal for services to Medicine and Australian society and in 2011 received an Order of Australia. In 2014 she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by the University of Western Sydney. She is a former Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney. Prof. Phelps won the 2018 Wentworth by-election, occasioned by the resignation from Parliament of Malcolm Turnbull following his removal as prime minister. She won the previously safe Liberal seat in a 19-point swing and was the first independent candidate to win the Federal seat of Wentworth. She is married to Jackie and has three children.

Jaime Rose Chambers is an accredited practising dietitian and nutritionist. She has a Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics from the University of Newcastle and a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Science (Complementary Therapies). She sees patients with a wide range of health conditions, including diabetes, obesity, food allergies and intolerances, polycystic ovarian syndrome and cancer. She is the author of 16:8 Intermittent Fasting and co-author of The Mystery Gut. Jaime is a well-respected voice in diet and nutrition, and has made appearances on Today Tonight and A Current Affair, as well as being a frequent contributor to publications such as the Australian Women's Weekly. She also speaks regularly on the importance of nutrition at corporate seminars and cancer support groups.

Edition details

• Publisher: Macmillan Australia
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1925481212
• ISBN 13: 9781925481211
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336