The second brain
Subtitle: the scientific basis of gut instinct and a groundbreaking new understanding of nervous disorders of the stomach and intestine
By: Michael D. Gershon.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: HarperCollinsPublishers
Published: 1998
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 314
Subjects: Gastrointestinal system -- Innervation.; Autonomic ganglia.; Gastrointestinal system -- Diseases -- Psychosomatic aspects.; Irritable colon -- Psychosomatic aspects.
Description: Dr. Michael D. Gershon's ground-breaking work clearly demonstrates that the human gut actually has a brain of its own. This remarkable scientific breakthrough offers fascinating proof that "gut instinct" is biological, a function of the second brain.

An alarming number of people suffer from heartburn, nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea, constipation, or related problems. Often thought to be caused by a "weakness" of the mind, these conditions may actually be a reflection of a disorder in the second brain. The second brain, located in the bowel, normally works smoothly with the brain in the head, enabling the head-brain to concentrate on the finer pursuits of life while the gut-brain attends to the messy business of digestion. A breakdown in communication between the two brains can lead to stomach and intestinal trouble, causing sufferers great abdominal grief and - too often - labeling them as neurotic complainers.

Dr. Gershon's research into the second brain provides understanding for those who suffer from gut-related ailments and offers new insight into their origin, extent, and management.