Eat to Beat Disease
by William W. Li, M
The body has the ability to heal itself and is constantly striving for balance. Dr. Li believes in preventing illness through lifestyle, and more specifically, through food. He discusses the most nutritionally dense foods and explains why they are powerhouses. This book puts the power back where it belongs- within ourselves.
The Food Therapist
by Shira Lenchewski, MS, RD
Our relationship with food is complicated. Restriction followed by over-indulgence, followed by guilt is all too common for most. What if we focused on how we eat rather than the minutiae of what we eat? Shira breaks it down in a simple and profound way, in a judgement-free zone that helps to shift your relationship with food into a nourishing and enjoyable one. Just as it should be.
Atomic Habits
by James Clear
Small changes = big results. When changes are manageable, not overwhelming, we are more likely to stick to them. James is an expert on habit formation- how to create good ones and break the bad. His weekly newsletter is one of the few I subscribe to.
How Not to Die
by Michael Greger, M. D.
This book reviews the leading causes of premature death in the US and explains how nutrition and lifestyle can prevent and reverse many of them. I agree that western doctors are good at treating acute illnesses but often not as helpful when it comes to preventing chronic diseases. We do have more control over our health than we think, and Dr. Greger shows us how.
Full Body Presence
by Suzanne Scurlock-Durana
I discovered this book on one of my many weekends at Esalen. I sat in the sun and soaked in the hot springs for hours while reading it. Suzanne Scurlock-Durana teaches us how to live in the present moment and explains how this practice helps us to trust the wisdom of our bodies and feel confident in ourselves.
Essentialism:The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
by Greg Mckeown
The downside of reading this book is facing the reality that we need to do less. The upside is that by doing so, we will do significantly better. When we are able to decide what is absolutely essential for us, we can live a more impactful and joyous life because of it.
The Middle Passage
by James Hollis
James Hollis is a Jungian analyst who explains complex topics in an understandable way. The Middle Passage (aka, mid-life crisis) is my favorite of all of his writings. By taking what we experienced and learned in the first half of life and using it to propel us forward, we create a life that is even fuller and more joyful than before. We learn to value sustained meaning over fleeting happiness, and life becomes more fulfilling with each year.
Kirby is not a medical professional, and none of her statements have been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. None of these products claim or intend to treat, diagnose, prevent, or cure any disease. Kirby Woodson is not liable for any unintended effects related to the use of these products. Please consult with your trusted healthcare provider before using herbal supplements.