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by Patricia Worby (Author)
This book is designed as a comprehensive guide for healthcare professionals, holistic practitioners,
individuals seeking improved health, and anyone interested in a science-based approach to well-being
that emphasizes cooperation with nature rather than dominance. It bridges the gap between the physiological and
psychological impacts of stress on the microbiome, offering both theoretical insights and practical applications for
a healthier future. The book challenges the prevailing narrative of disease and pathology by shifting our
understanding towards health. It introduces readers to the awe-inspiring world of the microbiome, revealing
that our bodies are not just individual entities, but superorganisms intricately connected to trillions of microbes.
These microbes, outnumbering our own cells 10 to 1, create a complex and diverse ecosystem that plays a
fundamental role in shaping who we are. The author's exploration of this new understanding reshapes our
perception of humanity, emphasizing that we are no longer just "I" but rather a collective "we." The book
underscores the critical importance of nurturing a healthy inner garden for our microbiome to flourish as the
primary means to create health.
Author Biography
Patricia Worby, PhD, is a therapist, educator, and author who uses somatic (body-based) practices
of Havening, Tapping (EFT) and EMDR (Eye movement de-sensitization and reprocessing). She
is a former scientist & researcher who worked for the UK NHS and the University of Southampton
in clinical research and research management. She is the co-author of papers on Antibiotic Resistance
with the GRACE project and has studied nutritional medicine.
