The book debunks popular misconceptions related to the health of the stomach and intestines. For example, that soup improves digestion, there is no poison worse than chips, gluten is evil, and bile must be banished. Gastroenterologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences Andrei Kharitonov knows how myths reduce the quality of life: they lead to food bans, unnecessary rituals with food, useless examinations and treating conditions that are normal. Easily and clearly, based on modern scientific data, the doctor dispels misconceptions about gastritis and pancreatitis, irritable bowel syndrome and dysbiosis, colitis and atrophy. Legendary healing tables - are they really that effective? What are the benefits of coffee and how will kiwi help with constipation? What to do if stones appear in the gall bladder? When is treatment really necessary, and when are endless tests a waste of time and money? Finally, how not to fall for the bait of medical charlatans? The book contains a lot of humor and examples from medical practice.