"In our social media, share-it-all, TMI world, most people are still too embarrassed to talk about something we all do: poop and pass gas. In Bloated, Dr. Edison de Mello kicks open the bathroom door and addresses this taboo -- and the resulting epidemic of digestive problems -- with compassion, concern, and hard-won wisdom. He offers clear, concise answers to the vital question so many of us ask: Why don’t I feel better?" 

"Dr. Edison de Mello has been my primary doctor since 2009. He has guided me in ways that have led to breakthrough after breakthrough in generating robust health. Now, with deep medical understandings and a healthy blend of humor, Dr. de Mello brings much-needed help to BLOATING and Gut Imbalance, little-understood and complex health issues. If you or someone you love suffers from any kind of gut challenges, look no further for answers and easy-to-understand ways for optimizing your Gut so that you can have the health and vitality you've dreamed of. This book can, literally, change your life."

"I visit the Akasha Center and see Dr. de Mello for regular check-ups and preventative health. In addition to body wellness, The Akasha Center also cares for the health of my mind (my thoughts) and my spirit (my attitude about and in the life experience.) My work is in the public eye, therefore being supported by the Akasha Center gives me confidence whether I am performing onstage in front of large audiences, or one-on-one as I did last year in villages in Ghana."

"Edison de Mello is a gifted healer; he can turn a routine annual check-up into a master’s class in compassion, biochemistry, and diagnostic insight. With Bloated, he’s taken these gifts to the page, offering a smart, helpful and comprehensive look at why so many of us feel so lousy. Blending cutting edge science with personal anecdotes and relatable case histories, Dr. de Mello explores the reasons behind the “bloating epidemic” and offers practical, manageable solutions. So, put down the potato chips, toss out the Tums, stop blaming the dog for the gas you just passed, and pick up Bloated -- relief is on the way!"