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  • The Human Superorganism

  • How the Microbiome Is Revolutionizing the Pursuit of a Healthy Life
  • By: Rodney Dietert PhD
  • Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross
  • Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (41 ratings)

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"Eyeopening... Fascinating... may presage a paradigm shift in medicine.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

"Teeming with information and big ideas... Outstanding.” (Booklist, starred review)

The origin of asthma, autism, Alzheimer's, allergies, cancer, heart disease, obesity, and even some kinds of depression is now clear. Award-winning researcher on the microbiome, professor Rodney Dietert presents a new paradigm in human biology that has emerged in the midst of the ongoing global epidemic of noncommunicable diseases.     

The Human Superorganism makes a sweeping, paradigm-shifting argument. It demolishes two fundamental beliefs that have blinkered all medical thinking until very recently: 1) Humans are better off as pure organisms free of foreign microbes; and 2) the human genome is the key to future medical advances. The microorganisms that we have sought to eliminate have been there for centuries supporting our ancestors. 

They comprise as much as 90 percent of the cells in and on our bodies - a staggering percentage! More than 1,000 species of them live inside us, on our skin, and on our very eyelashes. Yet we have now significantly reduced their power and in doing so have sparked an epidemic of noncommunicable diseases - which now account for 63 percent of all human deaths.       

Ultimately, this book is not just about microbes; it is about a different way to view humans. The story that Dietert tells of where the new biology comes from, how it works, and the ways in which it affects your life is fascinating, authoritative, and revolutionary. Dietert identifies foods that best serve you, the superorganism; not new fad foods but ancient foods that have made sense for millennia. He explains protective measures against unsafe chemicals and drugs. He offers an empowering self-care guide and the blueprint for a revolution in public health. We are not what we have been taught. Each of us is a superorganism. The best path to a healthy life is through recognizing that profound truth.

©2016 Rodney Dietert (P)2016 Pernguin Audio

Critic Reviews

"Dietert makes the cogent and eye-opening argument that the microbiome - the collection of microbes that lives in our bodies and on our skin - is the arbiter of immune system homeostasis.... A book in which the author's fascinating, well-researched ideas regarding holistic health may presage a paradigm shift in medicine.” (Kirkus Reviews starred review)

"Teeming with information and big ideas about our tiny co-partner species, this is an outstanding introduction to the universe of little lives that dwell within us.” (Booklist starred review)

“Dietert makes a fascinating case for an exciting, emerging field that offers a new way of thinking about the human body and health.” (Publishers Weekly)

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Microbiome is who you are

Fascinating listen, great information surrounding the ideas and studies of microphone and how it affects are life and wellbeing. Super knowledgeable and well researched by Rodney Dietert, will be sure to look out for more material encompassing all things microbiome and health related

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Amazing

Broadened my understanding if myself and how important it is to nurture your microbial partners

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Interesting

My intellectual base is not up to par with this book -alot of big words. Nevertheless, lots of interesting information that will revolutionise the way medicine is intodays society, and has given me something to apply in everyday life. Great audio read and well worth it!

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Amazing read

Everyone should read this thought provoking, revolutionary, paradigm shifting book. Loved it. Telling everyone I know!

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