The Mind-Gut Connection: How the Hidden Conversation Within Our Bodies Impacts Our Mood, Choices, and Overall Health ― A Groundbreaking Science Guide
About this product
Cutting-edge neuroscience combines with the latest discoveries on the human microbiome to inform this practical guide to gut health 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 when we’re stressed out. While the dialogue between the gut and the brain has been recognized by ancient healing traditions, including Aryuvedic and Chinese medicine, Western medicine has failed to appreciate the complexity of how the brain, gut, and more recently, the microbiome—the microorganisms that live inside us—communicate with one another, a crucial link that can impact chronic inflammation. In The Mind-Gut Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer, Executive Director of the UCLA Center for Neurobiology of Stress, offers a revolutionary look at this developing science, teaching us how to harness the power of the mind-gut connection to take charge of our health. The Mind-Gut Connection shows how to keep the communication brain-gut communication clear and balanced to: • Heal the gut by focusing on a plant-based diet • Balance the microbiome by consuming fermented foods and probiotics, fasting, and cutting out sugar and processed foods • Promote weight loss by detoxifying and creating a healthy digestion and maximum nutrient absorption • Boost immunity and prevent the onset of neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s • Generate a happier mindset and reduce fatigue, moodiness, anxiety, and depression • Prevent and heal GI disorders such as leaky gut syndrome; food sensitivities and allergies; and IBS; as well as digestive discomfort such as heartburn and bloating • And much more. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. Read more
Editor's Take
Readers generally praise The Mind-Gut Connection for making complex brain-gut science accessible and engaging, with Goodreads reviews calling it easy to read and informative. Amazon-review-style feedback reflected in search results suggests many people value the book’s clear explanation of the microbiome, stress, mood, and digestion. Some reviewers on independent book sites say the science is fascinating and practical, while a few criticism-focused reviews describe it as meandering or heavy on theory rather than actionable advice. Overall, the tone across the sources is mixed-positive: strong on education and concept clarity, with occasional complaints about repetition or limited hands-on guidance.
- Goodreads reviewers often describe the book as readable and digestible.
- Independent review blogs praise its explanation of gut-brain connections and healthy living implications.
- Critics on review platforms say it can feel speculative or light on concrete takeaways.
On YouTube, search results surfaced review videos specifically about this title, including one that summarizes the book and another from Emeran Mayer’s official channel discussing it.
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Specifications
| ASIN | 0062376586 |
| Publisher | Harper Paperbacks |
| Publication date | June 5, 2018 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 336 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780062376589 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0062376589 |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Dimensions | 1 x 5.2 x 7.9 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,061 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Physiological Aspects in Psychology (Books) #23 in Popular Psychology Psychotherapy #29 in Healing |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (4,042) |
