Eat Dirt, by Dr. Josh Axe
Charlie’s Rating: 9.4/10
This is a great book to start the process of understanding what exactly “leaky gut” is, which is a tough subject. Josh does an unbelievable job and making a complicated subject much easier to understand, and he gives the blueprint to fix it! This is one of those foundational books that I keep going back to and it also pushed me forward on my journey to fix my own leaky gut and invest in my children’s health and vitality.
Here are 3 main takeaways:
- Gut Health: Our gut (small intestine primarily) contains a diverse microbiome (lots of bacteria, gross) that is crucial for a strong immune system and preventing chronic diseases. We must take care of it. If you don’t. get ready to be dominated by life…
- Leaky Gut Syndrome: He discusses how modern lifestyles contribute to “leaky gut,” where the intestinal lining becomes damaged, leading to various health issues. Healing involves dietary changes, stress management, and probiotic intake.
- Natural Living: Axe suggests many things, to name a few – (1) removing gut irritants (sugar, gluten, dairy, processed foods), (2) avoid environmental chemicals and pollutants, (3) consuming fermented foods, bone broth and fiber rich foods, (4) manage stress through mindfulness, sleep, exercise.
Great book, pick it up.