The Microbiome Master Key

embracingIn this eye-opening book, father-daughter team Dr. Brett Finlay (a microbiologist) and Dr. Jessica Finlay (an expert on aging) break down what the latest research says about how the microbiome affects all aspects of physical and mental health—and what you can do about it. Among scores of insights and highly practical tips, you’ll discover: How your diet, hygiene, exercise habits, stress, environment, and even your social life all influence the microbiome and, in turn, your health. How microbe-friendly diets have been clinically shown to delay the onset of Parkinson’s disease and lower the risk of developing dementia. Why women should be especially wary of being overprescribed antibiotics. How to pick a good probiotic—and why many simply don’t work. How COVID underscored the need for healthy exposure to microbes, what that means in reality, and how to re-embrace microbes in the wake of the pandemic. By taking simple steps to harness the power of your microbiome, you—and your microbes—can live longer, healthier lives. The Microbiome Master KeyThe Whole-Body Microbiome.