Publisher's Synopsis
Let's Practice Health...Learn why Your Gut is the CEO of Your Health is a must read for anyone who truly has a desire to understand how our bodies work. We were raised knowing very little about the normal functions of our internal systems. Other than maybe health class in high school or the occasional visit to the doctor, most people take their bodies for granted. That is, until dysfunction or disease sets in. Then pain, discomfort or suffering motivates them to find relief. Michaelson believes the labels of disease are simply the body expressing discomfort. Ignoring these signs leads to even more trouble. Taking control of your gut health is essential for living a long and vibrant life. "Life is a gift, but health is a practice." In her book she offers the reader an easy-to-digest explanation of our 4 pillars of health - digestion, absorption, utilization and elimination. She explains these systems in simple terms. Then enhances the readers' understand by taking them on the recovery journeys that her clients experienced. Demonstrating over and over again that we are not what we eat, but rather what we digest. The author reveals why diets do not work. The path to optimal health lies in creating the ideal conditions for our internal systems to function properly. Throughout the book she emphasizes that what the body creates, the body can also heal giving the right conditions. By promoting a state of homeostasis - the body's ability to maintain balance or equilibrium even when faced with external challenge - healing is possible. Michaelson brings the reader proven methods for making meaningful change in their health. Her basic rules and meal suggestions create an easy-to-follow path to vitality. Let's Practice Health is a no-brainer for anyone that wants to feel better, gain more energy and stave off disease for a lifetime of health.
