Recommended Books & Products
Books
Practical Paleo, 2nd ed: A Practical Approach to Health and a Whole Foods Lifestyle
Great resource for those new to low/no grain eating
Plenty of high quality recipes and meal plans to choose from
Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods
Cynthia taught my first cooking class at Bastyr University!
This book has a huge number of great cooking basics from beans to grains
Good for families as many of the recipes include variations for children and infants
The Whole 30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom
Beautiful book to guide you on a 30 day diet free from junk and grains.
I've had lots of patients experience great results with this.
Useful recipes!
Eat To Live: The Amazing Nutrient Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss, Revised Edition
I was introduced to this book in Nauturopathic school by a fellow student.
A plant-based diet undoubtedly the most nutrient-rich way to live.
I've had many patients who have a history of cancer or cardiovascular disease use this plan with great results.
The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
I read this book close to the end of my Naturopathic training.
I find it to contain an extremely accessible explanation of meditation and mindfulness.
Written by a patient, so it's easy to understand.
Helpful summary of all different types of testosterone therapy.
I recommend to anyone considering testosterone replacement and for their partners to read!
Dr. Bernstein's The Diabetes Solution
I recommend this to anyone with pre-diabetes, diabetes or anyone at risk.
This is the most thorough guide to the prevention and reversal of diabetes out there!
This is the holy grail of affirmations
Louise Hay makes affirmation making and saying accessible
Daily affirmations are incredibly healing
Foods
Simple Mills Almond Flour Pizza Dough
Grain free
Paleo, Keto and Vegan friendly
Delicious flavor!
Easy to make - no proofing
Products
My go-to treatment for patients with gut issues, sleep trouble and immune problems
To be used topically
Use with flannel and a hot water bottle
Used in castor oil pack
Apply castor oil to skin and then cover with fabric
The thick fabric is insulating and helps the castor oil pack work!
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1, 6 quart
Great for cooking things quickly
Amazing for hard boiled eggs!
Soups are extremely easy
Good for busy households