The Probiotic Promise

Discover the benefits of a probiotic diet with this informative guidebook.

"Michelle Schoffro Cook takes us on a whirlwind tour of the microbiotic subculture of our bodies and in the process reveals the astonishing number of ways good bacteria can help us live longer, stronger, and happier lives. You'll walk away with all the tools you need to take your level of well-being from so-so to super." —Carol Brooks, editor-in-chief of First for Women magazine

You've heard how beneficial probiotics are for gut health; new research reveals that they can do much more! Probiotics can also improve a host of other conditions, from allergies to arthritis, depression to obesity—they have even been shown to inhibit cancer and antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Now Dr. Michelle Schoffro Cook shares this groundbreaking research, demonstrating the link between gastrointestinal health and overall well-being. She offers concrete ways for you to use this extraordinary information, explaining how to use probiotics to address a range of medical issues. In this cutting-edge prescription for overall wellness, you'll discover:

· specific strains of probiotics and the more than fifty conditions they can help

· the benefits of incorporating probiotics into your day-to-day life

· how to select the best supplement for your health concerns

· tips for adding more probiotic-rich foods to your diet

· more than thirty delicious and nutritious probiotic-rich recipes

"Michelle's books are my health bibles. If you want glowing, vibrant health, let brilliant Michelle be your guide." —Kris Carr, New York Times–bestselling author