In this updated edition of a worldwide bestseller, Giulia Enders reveals the secrets and science of the digestive system--including new research on the connection between the gut and the brain. For too long, the gut has been the body's most ignored and least appreciated organ. But it does more than just dirty work; our gut is at the core of who we are. With quirky charm, science star and medical doctor Giulia Enders explains the gut's magic, answering...

The stomach is notoriously outspoken. It growls, gurgles, and grumbles while other organs remain silent, inconspicuous, and content. For centuries humans have puzzled over this rowdy, often overzealous organ, deliberating on the extent of its influence over cognition, mental well-being, and emotions, and wondering how the gut became so central to our sense of self. Travelling from ancient Greece to Victorian England, eighteenth-century France to modern...

"Introductory text explains the functions and physical concepts of the digestive system with color photography and simple scientific diagrams. Intended for students in grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.

This book is an exploration of human digestion. Few of us realize what strange wet miracles of science operate inside us after every meal. In her trademark style, the author investigates the beginning, and end, of our food, addressing such questions as: why crunchy food is so appealing, why it is hard to find words for flavors and smells, why the stomach doesn't digest itself, how much we can eat before our stomachs burst, and whether constipation...

"Your digestive system is like a production line. Food, drinks, or pills travel through tubes, filters, and holding rooms, as body chemicals work to extract nutrients. This fascinating book explores gut microbiomes, human waste, and how the digestive system identifies problems. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize the digestive system at work."--

"When we eat food, we don't need to think about how our bodies will break it down. The digestive system takes care of that for us! With the help of this informative book, readers learn the ins and outs of the human digestive system. They'll see how the system starts working as soon as food enters their mouth and doesn't stop until it's taken what the body needs and expelled the rest! Concise text is written at a low reading level, helping reluctant...

This investigation into the human abdomen, stomach, and intestines is packed with vivid high-quality, full-color photographs that provide a deep and textured view into the human midsection. The function and position of such body parts as the abdominal muscles, the ribs, the stomach, the intestines, and the colon are covered along with a discussion of the other organs involved in human digestion, such as the liver, the spleen, and the gallbladder.

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"Long before Jordan Rubin became one of America's most respected natural health experts, Crohn's disease nearly ended his life. A once-healthy teenager, Jordan suffered the debilitating effects of the painful and potentially fatal wasting intestinal illness. In desperation, he consulted more than seventy medical experts in seven countries, and tried hundreds of nutritional supplements, with no improvement. Finally, Jordan researched and developed...

"An unexpected burp at the dinner table can be embarrassing- although some people love to burp loud and proud! Whatever the case, everyone burps, and this scientific guide explains how and why."--

"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind the human digestive system"--Provided by publisher.