Affecting 80% of the population, leaky gut syndrome is the root cause of a litany of ailments, including chronic inflammation, allergies, autoimmune diseases, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, diabetes, and even arthritis.

In Eat Dirt, Dr Axe identifies the five main types of leaky gut syndrome and offers customisable 30-day plans for diagnosing and treating each ‘gut type’ with diet, lifestyle, and supplementation. He explains that it’s essential to get a little ‘dirty’ in our daily lives in order to support our gut bacteria and prevent leaky gut syndrome, and offers simple ways to get these needed microbes, from incorporating local honey and bee pollen into your diet to forgoing hand sanitisers and even ingesting a little probiotic-rich soil.

The premise is simple: identify your gut type, learn which foods to eat and to avoid, incorporate your daily dose of ‘dirt’, and make simple lifestyle changes.

PRAISE FOR EAT DIRT

Our understanding of what really threatens human health is undergoing a revolution, and Eat Dirt magnificently describes this paradigm shift. Dr. Axe’s guidance, centered on reestablishing healthy gut bacteria, is in line with our most respected and forward-thinking medical research. Read this book and open doors to lifelong health. David Perlmutter, MD, author, #1 New York Times Bestseller, Grain Brain

The first step to healing yourself is healing your gut … If you’re ready to learn some cutting edge concepts and take back your health, this book is for you. Mark Hyman, MD, author of The Blood Sugar Solution