Clean Gut audiobook

Update: I read this book a few years ago --(my review is 'dated') --- but this book is helpful --useful --to those who want to read (ha) about colon health. -- I've listen to Junger speak several times --read 'all' his books. Truth is there is a wide variety of diseases related to the colon --and within the colon -- This book is not 'THE' answer to 'all' issues --but its one of the best mainstream books --easy to read --giving a basic understanding about the value of colon health. This is a $1.99 Kindle special today --Well worth reading!I read this book as 'ongoing' information as a guide ....I'm already seeing a Functional Medicine doctor...(getting support -instructions -tests -follow-ups -etc.)I have a rare disease of the colon called Hirschsprung's Disease. (which was never mentioned in this book) -- yet --to be honest --its pretty damn hard to find many adults living with this. I also have Hashimoto's disease and Intestinal Permeability. Healing 'years' of a damaged colon is a challenge --Major Food and lifestyle restriction is also a challenge --Dr. Alejandro suggests a makes many suggestions in his book --yet --he also says 'best your best judge'. He suggests seeing a Functional Medicine doctor if you know you are having many health issues: (constipation, headaches, digestion problems, depression, joint & back problems --etc.) I happen to agree: The Functional Medicine doctor I'm seeing 'is' helping ---yet --I'm STILL suffering --(its NOT a perfect science) --I can't say I've had a complete turn around by any means...And I AM doing the work (my part anyway) ---Overall: This book is NOT sexy ---This book is NOT about being the PERFECT solution to 'ALL GUT Problems'....BUT....it comes DAMN close. This author is making a huge contribution in writing this book. Its easy to read. Its pretty easy to understand. He gives readers other resources ---He is 'opening' up people's eyes --- in that its NO JOKE that the relationship between our COLON *is* a strong connection to the many other physical -mental -and spiritual problems people live with.Dr. Junger is a strong leader in the field of 'colon health'. Other doctors are catching on to the relationship 'with' depression --- 'with' food allergies ---with the dangers of 'gluten' for many people. .....People who are NOT suffering....'wonderful'. This may be the last book on earth you want to read. Its not a book for everyone!It was a book for me! MOST of the time, I prefer 'fiction' reading: ('stories')....but even in THIS non-fiction book, the doctor shares HIS STORY also! His story is 'real' and feels 'honest'. Never 'once' did I feel the author was Preaching information at me --- rather -- a gem-of-a- human being ---aware of the challenges he faces every day, also ---trying to live a clean life ---(within a culture that does not feel supporting).So---Alejandro talks about building our own- healthy-communities! (trusting & loving friends supporting each others well-being). I agree!

Very interesting book. The first half of the book is about why clean eating and digestion is soooooo important. I didn't even know that "leaky gut" existed lol so gross! XDIt's crazy how most of the diseases and sickness' our bodies can get are caused by bad gut health... I never knew it was THAT important. But if you think about it the only inputs our bodies get from the external world is through skin (which most things don't come in), and our lungs (which is just air), but most importantly our digestion system are completely exposed to the external world.I never even looked into gluten free foods but I guess everyone is different and if you're unhealthy you get more and more allergies and intolerance's and then only way to get rid of them is to omit them from your diet and clean out.The second half is more practical about what you can do to improve your gut health. Combination meals, cleanse then slowly bring back dairy or meat or gluten to see how your body reacts to it. You may be intolerant to certain food groups without knowing.

Before I read this book I already knew the root of all disease begins in the gut. I did not know this includes depression. Serotonin is partly produced in the digestive tract. I appreciate the analogy between a person's "gut" and gardening. A good gardener doesn't tend only to the leaves of a plant or tree, but the roots. Why then wouldn't a person tend to the root of disease, the gut? I was diagnosed with MS in 1998 and had a series of colonic therapy. I did go into remission shortly thereafter. Now, in 2015 I have developed all sorts of reactions to not only pollen, but foods. My MS is remissive but my body is obviously suffering from inflammation. Colonic therapy is an option, but in the end, the diet is crucial to preventing the inflammation in our digestive tract that can lead to many diseases. Lastly, this made me think carefully about our increasingly genetically modified food supply. I think the cost of treating disease far surpasses prevention and so I do think there will be a shift back to and demand for the removal of GMO and pesticide laden foods making so many human beings ill.

Mielenkiintoinen kirja vatsaongelmista kärsiville. Vaikea sanoa kuinka hyvin tämän tyypin mainostama ruokaremontti voisi toimia, mutta ei kai olisi haittaa kokeillakaan. Kirjailija on lääkäri joka on myös perehtynyt ns. vaihtoehtomenetelmiin, joskin hän itse kutsuu sitä kokonaisvaltaiseksi tai funktionaaliseksi lähestymistavaksi, minkä on tietty hyvä asia. Hyvät perustelut ja omat kokemukset vielä lisänä, voisi hyvin kokeilla kolmen viikon puhdistusta mitä tässä suositellaan ja mukana on myös ruokaohjeita ja hyviä vinkkejä ja linkkejä.

3.5 stars. I think other books have explained some of the "whys" better of why you should do an elimination diet (as well as why you're eliminating what you're eliminating, besides "these are inflammatory--avoid"), but I thought it was fairly straightforward. It might have been a little TOO simplified, but this is from someone who has read a ton of paleo books/cookbooks in the last year.These elimination diet books are generally the same: most of our food is toxic, the gut is a good indicator of your general health, and most health issues can be seen in the gut; eliminate a lot of inflammatory foods for x-number days and you'll probably start to feel better; rinse-repeat. I really do believe all this stuff, it's just the mental resistance is worse than the actual diet. Eating this way as a social single person is incredibly difficult--I can't pretend otherwise. But it's either committing to this way of eating for the next few months or going on some drastic drugs, and I'd rather not do that if I haven't at least committed to this way of eating to see how I feel. The excuses are getting increasingly lame.The book does include recipes in the back, but I haven't tried them so I can't attest to their tastiness. But there is a blog with information on recipes, supplements, and a community, which I thought was pretty cool (and they try to sell you a cleansing system, but I just ignored that.)

I have his other book, Clean, and we've followed his cleanse once a year for the past few years. This is a newer cleanse he came up with so we tried it this fall. I actually like this one better because you can eat a salad for dinner instead of just a juice. There are also some great recipes that we'll definitely make when not on the cleanse.

Alejandro Junger does it again! Packed with a wealth of information on how to eliminate the root cause of illness, but done in terms that are easy for anyone to understand. Junger's passion for health and helping others is evident throughout the book. His positive attitude shine through and inspire! Great recipes and resources as offer the support needed to change your lifestyle.

Great book

Dr. Junger claims that most diagnosed ailments from chronic pain, heart disease, digestion issues, depression, extra weight, allergies, inflammation, etc. can be traced back to an injured and irritated gut. He does a good job of explaining how the gut works and how it gets ill or compromised. It does make sense and is believeable, even though I may have gotten a bit lost in the biological explanations here and there. He then has a 21 day eating plan with supplements that if followed, will clean the gut and in so many cases, will eliminate the problems mentioned above. He's got lots of patients who've been healed in this way. It may seem impossible to eat this way indefinetely. I think it is possible with a lot of hard work and planning. It does take a lot more time to prepare healthy meals at home, when it would be easier to buy packaged and processed foods for convenience. For busy people with families and full time jobs, this can be a challenge. It was affirming for me to read this book because it lines up with many other health professionals and what they are saying about food and health and illnesses. No matter what the current state of your health is, I think one can benefit from this program. We are all walking around with damaged guts to different degrees and suffering the consequences in our day to day and long term health. Why would one not at least try this plan in looking to feel better or possibly eliminate a particular problem.

Nice informationsHigh quality informations but the book after the half start to get boring and a little bit repetitive. You could buy!

Really interesting look into why the gut is our other brain, and how modern diet and exposure is compromising our gut health, which leads to a variety of ailments and illness. I listened to the audiobook, so I am not sure how much of the information provided is backed up by statistical/scientific evidence, but I also believe that science does not reign supreme, and in some cases (like chemical medicines), it can actually harm us. I love when a western-trained doctor gets on board with more naturopathic methods. I truly believe that the body can heal itself naturally when in the right conditions--we just live in a culture that expects immediate results with as little effort as possible. I am currently undergoing nutrition response testing and have been advised to avoid many of the "foods" that Dr. Junger advocates removing from your diet. I found this audiobook informative and easy to understand. I don't plan to follow his diet necessarily, but have already adopted many of his recommendations and have noticed significant improvements with some of my symptoms. Recommended for those interested in the topic.

One of the few books in recent years that I've read in under 24 hours. Not only because it's not too long, but also because I was so intrigued.This book was a real eye opener for me. I'm quite knowledgeable when it comes to health, but the book contains a lot of information that was new to me, and changed my thinking.I'm currently trying the program.What I like much less is that the book comes with a business plan, and you can order everything you need for following the program from their web site. The book talks about the importance of the community on the web site, but I could not find that back so it may have been discontinued.Despite that, this is a book I would certainly advise.

This book gave me what I was looking for - a lot of information about how our digestive systems work. Not surprisingly, I read it after suffering a bout of indigestion, which led me to wonder just what was going on down there. I liked the author's attitude, which allowed for variations among people's bodies. I was looking for knowledge rather than solutions, as I'd already gotten better, but he does offer quite a few.

Most of all common health problems as allergies, Cancer, heart deseases, constipation, diabetes have their origin in the GUT. The importance to have a lifestyle that preserves CLEAN our second brain is vital. Dr Junger simple style allow us to assimilate complex body processes and their impact in our health. Good food always the best medicine. We are made to heal ourselves.