For a very long time the intestine has been the most ignored and underestimated part of body. It is proven, however, that it is not limited only to doing the dirty work: the intestine is found in the core of our existence. The concealed charm of the intestine, a worldwide bestseller, turns on the spotlight to our underrated peptic pipe. With strange charm Giulia Enders explains the intestine's magic by answering questions as: Why does acid reflux happen? What is hidden behind gluten and lactose intolerance? How does the intestine affect obesity and mood? The communication between the intestine and brain is one of the most rapid growing areas of medical research - along with stem cells research. We learn that the reactions of our intestine, are intimately connected with our physical and mental well-being.
The fascinating manifesto of Enders will make you listen more closely to the butterflies you feel in your stomach: they are trying to tell you something important.
"The book phenomenon. The second brain. The art of Enters consists of an enchanting and light way with which it approaches the otherwise ugly and heavy subject, with which it's worth is valued uniquely". Livres Hebdo
"The likely classification of the author's work as"toilet reading" would blantetly wrong her. Her message is by no means frivolous: the gastrointerine pipe, is beyond, the most underestimated human organ, and is "the most important advisor to the brain"". The Guardian