The Gut Balance Revolution: Boost Your Metabolism, Restore Your Inner Ecology, and Lose the Weight for Good!

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Research shows that gut microflora and intestinal microbiota play a pivotal role in weight maintenance through its influence on metabolism, appetite regulation, energy expenditure, and endocrine regulation. Gut flora imbalance is why so many people can't lose weight despite exercising more and eating less. In The Gut Balance Revolution, Dr. Gerard Mullin-the foremost authority on digestive health and nutritional medicine-explains how to prevent leaky gut, inflammation, and insulin resistance, which are major contributors to obesity. This book will teach you how to rebalance the gut microbiome using a simple three-step method- Reboot- Weed out fat-forming bad bacteria by eliminating foods that make them grow and promote inflammation, insulin, and fat accumulation, and reignite fat burning metabolism with exercise and dietary supplements. Rebalance- Reseed your gut with goods bugs and fertilize these friendly flora to establish a healthy gut ecology, reduce stress, and reinstitute a healthy lifestyle including sleep hygiene. Renew- Carry this lifestyle adjustment forward and maintain your weight with good eating habits with allowances for pleasure foods. The book features step-by-step meal plans, shopping lists, restaurant guides, recipes, recommendations on dietary supplements, and exercises for each phase so you can easily reboot, rebalance, and renew your health.

Gerard E. Mullin, MD, is an associate professor in the department of medicine and director of Integrative Gastroenterology Nutrition Services at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Renowned for his work in integrative gastroenterology and nutrition and chair of the American Board of Integrative Medicine, Dr. Mullin has more than 25 years of clinical experience in integrative digestive health and nutrition. He is an honorary member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a recipient of the Grace A. Goldsmith award for lifetime achievement in nutrition. Dr. Mullin has authored hundreds of publications and several books.

"Mullin's promise of quick, sustainable weight loss through practices that also combat chronic health problems and discourage disease will have many readers lining up to devour this sensible guide." -Publisher's Weekly "Dr. Mullin has provided the reader with invaluable practical insight into the gut microbiome and its effect on obesity and our overall health. This is a 'must-read' for the public and health professionals." -Richard H. Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States "The Gut Balance Revolution truly is a revolution in thinking about how to get healthy. More important, it is a powerful, groundbreaking plan for you to reset your health for life." -Mark Hyman, MD, director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet "The Gut Balance Revolution embraces the revolutionary new paradigm that connects our health to the health of the hundred trillion bacteria that live within each of us. Dr. Mullin deftly leverages this leading-edge science to create a practical, user-friendly program to restore health and enhance disease resistance." -David Perlmutter, MD, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar- Your Brain's Silent Killers and Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain-for life "The Gut Balance Revolution, is a game changer- an invaluable guide to healthy living and eating. Dr. Mullin cites cutting-edge science on the role of the gut microbiome in health, obesity, and disease and offers an effective three-step dietary plan that takes a holistic approach to heal the gut, improve well-being, maximize metabolism, and shed unwanted weight." -Frank Lipman MD, author of the national bestseller The New Health Rules: Simple Changes to Achieve Whole-Body Wellness "Optimal gut health becomes the foundation for fat loss, abundant energy, and vibrant health. In The Gut Balance Revolution, Dr. Gerard Mullin provides an effective, easy-to-apply protocol to fix your gut, boost your metabolism, and become lean, energetic, and healthy. A don't-miss book!" -JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS, author the New York Times bestsellers JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet and The Virgin Diet "A compelling body of evidence indicates that the trillions of bacteria our bodies play host to have profound influences on our health and daily lives. In The Gut Balance Revolution, Dr. Mullin examines the gut microbiome's critical role and offers actionable advice on restoring and maintaining our intestinal flora to promote well-being." -Andrew Weil, MD, author of Eating Well for Optional Health "How delightful to realize that most bacteria are NOT the enemy. They are essential allies in creating vibrant health. The Gut Balance Revolution will get you started!" -Christiane Northrup, MD, obstetrics/gynecology physician and author of the New York Times bestsellers Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause "The Gut Revolution program is an evidence-based approach that is practical and effective. New science supports the important role of the gut microbiome in weight control, and no one knows more about healing your gut to trim your waist than Dr. Gerard Mullin, a leading authority in this field." -Melina B. Jampolis, MD, President, National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists and CNN Diet & Fitness Expert "I intend to use the principles and great tips provided in Dr. Mullin's The Gut Balance Revolution to enhance the weight loss achieved by patients at the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center. I highly recommend the book to anyone concerned about their health and their weight." -Dr. Lawrence J. Cheskin, Director, Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center, author of Losing Weight for Good: Developing Your Personal Plan of Action, coeditor of Integrative Weight Management "The Gut Balance Revolution is a unique book. Dr. Mullin combines his in-depth knowledge of nutrition, clinical expertise of gut health and cutting-edge concepts about the gut microbiome to facilitate sustainable weight loss and transform the health of his patients. I highly recommend." -Martin H. Floch MD. Professor of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, Editor, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, Coeditor of Probiotics: A Clinical Guide "Dr. Gerry Mullin's approach to diet and weight loss is light years ahead of most other approaches, and makes them look like five-fingered arithmetic. This book represents the cutting edge of nutritional science. Highly recommended!" -Larry Dossey, MD Author: One Mind: How Our Individual Mind Is Part of a Greater Consciousness and Why It Matters "The Gut Balance Revolution is a wellness masterpiece." -Vani Hari, Author of the #1 bestseller The Food Babe Way "Dr. Mullin's latest book provides a thorough and fascinating look at the critical role the gut microbiome plays in weight control and optimal health. The Gut Balance Revolution teachers readers which foods to eat, which to avoid - and why - in order to boost metabolism, establish a healthy gut, and as a result, achieve and maintain a healthy weight. I appreciate that Dr. Mullin's approach, based on his years of experience as a leading gastroenterologist, involves promoting real, whole, high quality foods, as well as a focus on overall wellness, including the importance of meditation, sleep, physical activity, and social support." -Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD, New York Times bestselling author, Health magazine contributing nutrition editor, and nutrition consult to the New York Yankees and New York Rangers