How the gut being overrun with “bad” bacteria, yeasts such as candida, fungi, viruses, and archaea can result in weight gain. And how bacteria, etc, are also involved in issues such as binge-eating, compulsive eating, and addictive eating. This group also details experimental weight loss techniques that involve modifying the gut flora. It documents ideas about the causes of the “obesity epidemic” that has developed since the late 1970’s, Antibiotic Growth Promoters, excessive antibiotic use as a destroyer of healthy gut flora, the work of researchers such as Prof. Jeffrey Gordon, and the abject failure of the “diet-industry” - along with similar weight-related topics. (less)