The human microbiome has come to represent a new frontier in health research, yet has been little addressed within Oriental Medicine theory and has consequently been underutilized in practice. In this book, Lisa Lee integrates the latest evidence from Western medical research and the long-established theory and practice of Oriental Medicine to propose a novel and groundbreaking approach to gut health and the microbiome. This integrative model examines how the body's ecosystem and its symbiotic relationships maintain health in mind and body, shedding new light on a rapidly growing area of medical interest, while offering readers a practical guide to supporting the microbiome through lifestyle choices and mindful living. Book jacket.