The WholeBody Microbiome, B. Brett Finlay, PhD
The WholeBody Microbiome, B. Brett Finlay, PhD
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The Whole-Body Microbiome
How to Harness Microbes--Inside and Out--for Lifelong Health

Author: B. Brett Finlay, PhD, Jessica M. Finlay, PhD

Narrator: Julie McKay

Unabridged: 12 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/19/2019


Synopsis

Learn the secret to total, lifelong health: the teeming world of microbes inside and all around usModern-day science has allowed us to prolong and improve life in astonishing ways, often by fending off germs and other invisible foes. But there’s no “immunity” to the inevitable signs of aging . . . or is there?In The Whole-Body Microbiome, the father-daughter team of Dr. Brett Finlay (a microbiologist) and Dr. Jessica Finlay (a specialist on aging) offers a different—and truly revolutionary—solution to the quest for the fountain of youth. While much has been written about bacteria in the gut, exciting new research shows that there are millions of microbes both inside our bodies—supporting our brain, teeth, heart, lungs, bones, immune system, and more; plus the microbes on our bodies, coming from the air we breathe and the things we touch all day long—cell phones and kitchen sponges, pets and doorknobs, and even other humans. These microbial “lifelong companions” have an immense impact on our daily health—and, as groundbreaking research is showing, they have the power to help prevent and reverse the most common age-related diseases.In this eye-opening new take on the significance of the microbiome, the Finlays offer empowering knowledge, surprising myth-busters, and simple yet effective daily tips that prove “dirty” is the new clean. Whether it’s by changing your diet, enjoying a glass of wine, getting more exercise, trading your antibacterial gel for good old soap and water, or spending more time outdoors, you can change your life today; so that you and your microbes live long—and prosper.

About B. Brett Finlay, PhD

B. Brett Finlay, PhD, is the Peter Wall Distinguished Professor in the Michael Smith Laboratories at the University of British Columbia. A leading researcher on bacterial infection, he has been studying microbes for over thirty years and published over five hundred scientific articles. A cofounder of the biotech companies Commense, Vedanta, and Microbiome Insights, Dr. Finlay is an Officer of the Order of Canada, the highest Canadian civilian recognition. He is a coauthor of Let Them Eat Dirt: How Microbes Can Make Your Child Healthier.

About Jessica M. Finlay, PhD

Jessica Finlay, PhD, is a University of Michigan postdoctoral research fellow who specializes in environmental gerontology and health geography. With degrees from Queen's University and the University of Minnesota, she has won awards for her work and authored publications in leading health, geography, and gerontology journals.


Reviews

Fascinating stuff. I will be interested to see where science goes with the microbiome in the near future. Maybe it will bring a cure for my allergies! I have completely overhauled my diet to focus on my gut microbiome and would like to figure out options for skin care too. A star removed for a lack......more

For someone who is not a scientist nor has ever taking any science courses in college , except for those that were required to get the degree , this book was very easy to follow and had a significant impact on my thinking . i am not easily influenced by what i read because i read so much and , as a......more

Goodreads review by Lorena

This book provides a broad overview of research on the human microbiome and how it affects health and aging. It gets a bit technical at times, but is well organized, interesting, and easy to understand. I appreciated that the authors are clear about what we know, what we suspect, and what remains un......more

Goodreads review by Nicole

This book taught me so much. I’m very interested in the gut and body connection and this book gave me everything I was looking for. There are definitely some technical (over my head) sections that dig into the biology and science, but I think the authors did a great job of breaking that down into la......more