Jeder Magen hat seinen Reiz

In this first popular science book on the subject of the stomach, renowned surgeon Prof. Dr. med. Schäffer takes us on an entertaining yet informative journey into our inner selves. We learn why our stomach does not digest itself, how stomach acid protects us from infections and cancer-causing substances, what helps with reflux, what causes hiccups (and whether holding your breath really makes them go away), which stomach issues are alarming and which are harmless, why stress affects our stomach, why diets are not necessarily stomach-friendly, and why herring helps with hangovers. It offers a comprehensive and charming look at a versatile organ, showing that one must appreciate the stomach – even though, surprisingly, one could live without it if necessary.