books - fasting

“The Complete Guide to Fasting" by Dr. Jason Fung and Jimmy Moore
Provides comprehensive insights into the benefits and methods of fasting.

"Intuitive Fasting" by Dr. Will Cole
Combines intermittent fasting with intuitive eating for holistic health.

"Ketotarian" by Dr. Will Cole
Explores a plant-based ketogenic diet, aligning with the challenge's dietary recommendations.

"The Longevity Diet" by Dr. Valter Longo
A groundbreaking book based on research into fasting and nutrition, particularly focusing on improving longevity and overall health.

"The Obesity Code" by Dr. Jason Fung
Delivers a deep dive into the causes of obesity and how intermittent fasting can help regulate insulin levels and promote weight loss.

"Fast. Feast. Repeat." by Gin Stephens
A popular guide that explains intermittent fasting and how to incorporate it into everyday life for sustainable health benefits.

"The Circadian Code" by Dr. Satchin Panda
This book explores the connection between eating patterns, circadian rhythms, and health, emphasizing the importance of meal timing.

"Eat Stop Eat" by Brad Pilon
One of the earlier guides on intermittent fasting, providing an easy-to-follow approach to incorporating fasting into a busy life.

"The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living" by Dr. Stephen Phinney and Dr. Jeff Volek
This book presents a scientific approach to low-carb eating, detailing how ketosis and fasting can improve health and longevity.

"The Longevity Solution" by Dr. James DiNicolantonio and Dr. Jason Fung
Focuses on the role of fasting and nutrition in extending lifespan, with an emphasis on cardiovascular health.

"The Metabolic Approach to Cancer" by Dr. Nasha Winters and Jess Higgins Kelley
A guide to healing through a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting, particularly for those seeking to prevent or manage cancer.

"Autophagy: How Fasting Can Save Your Life" by Siim Land
Explains the science of autophagy and how fasting triggers this natural process to repair cells and promote longevity.

"In The Flo" by Alisa Vitti
A guide specifically for women, focusing on syncing fasting and nutrition with the female hormonal cycle for optimal health.

"The Complete Guide to Fasting" by Dr. Jason Fung and Jimmy Moore
A comprehensive manual that covers various types of fasting, including intermittent and extended fasts, and their benefits.

"The Longevity Paradox" by Dr. Steven R. Gundry
This book discusses how to avoid the hidden dangers in "healthy" foods and how fasting can help combat aging and disease.

"Why We Get Sick" by Dr. Benjamin Bikman
Investigates insulin resistance and how dietary changes, including fasting, can reverse this condition and improve overall health.

"The Warrior Diet" by Ori Hofmekler
Introduces a fasting model that mimics ancient eating patterns, focusing on undereating during the day and feasting at night.

"The Fast Diet" by Dr. Michael Mosley
Popularized the 5:2 fasting approach, where participants fast for two non-consecutive days a week and eat normally the other five.

"Fiber Fueled" by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Emphasizes the importance of fiber and a plant-based diet for gut health, with an exploration of fasting’s role in digestion.

"The Longevity Diet" by Dr. Valter Longo
Focuses on fasting-mimicking diets and plant-based eating for optimal health and longevity.

BOOKS - Journaling

"The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron
A course in discovering and recovering your creative self through journaling and exercises, emphasizing the practice of "morning pages."

"The 5-Minute Journal" by Intelligent Change
A structured journal that encourages daily gratitude, positivity, and reflection in just five minutes a day.

"Writing Down Your Soul: How to Activate and Listen to the Extraordinary Voice Within" by Janet Conner
A guide to deep journaling that helps connect with your inner wisdom and find clarity through writing.

"The Bullet Journal Method" by Ryder Carroll
An organizational journaling system that fosters mindfulness and productivity while allowing for personal reflection.

"Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling" by Katie Dalebout
A guide to using journaling for emotional healing, self-discovery, and personal growth.

"Start Where You Are: A Journal for Self-Exploration" by Meera Lee Patel
A beautifully illustrated journal that includes prompts designed to foster reflection and creativity.

"The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on the Art of Living" by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
Inspired by Stoic philosophy, this journal offers daily prompts for practicing mindfulness, resilience, and self-awareness.

"The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook" by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
This workbook incorporates journaling exercises aimed at fostering self-compassion and emotional healing.

"Journal to the Self" by Kathleen Adams
A comprehensive guide that teaches 22 journaling techniques for self-discovery, creative expression, and personal insight.

"The Gratitude Journal" by Catherine Price
Focuses on cultivating gratitude as a daily habit through structured reflection, improving overall well-being and happiness.

"The Happiness Project One-Sentence Journal" by Gretchen Rubin
Encourages self-reflection with an easy-to-follow practice of writing one meaningful sentence each day.

"Soul Journal: Writing Your Way to Self-Discovery" by Jeanne Carbonetti
A creative journaling guide designed to foster self-discovery through expressive writing and artistic exploration.

"The Writing Cure: How Expressive Writing Promotes Health and Emotional Well-Being" by Stephen Lepore and Joshua Smyth
A research-based exploration of how journaling can lead to physical and emotional healing.

"Big Magic Journal" by Elizabeth Gilbert
A companion to Gilbert’s Big Magic, this journal offers prompts to help writers and creators reflect on their creative process and overcome blocks.

"The Self-Discovery Journal: 52 Weeks of Reflection, Growth, and Transformation" by Keri Engels
Provides a year's worth of weekly prompts designed to encourage deep self-reflection and personal growth.

"How to Write About Yourself" by Alison Chisholm
A guide to self-reflective writing, offering techniques for crafting personal narratives and memoirs through journaling.

"The Morning Pages Journal" by Julia Cameron
A dedicated tool for practicing the morning pages, a core component of The Artist’s Way.

"Write It Down, Let It Go: A Worry Relief Journal" by Insight Editions
Combines reflection with stress-relief techniques, encouraging journaling as a tool to release anxiety and negative thoughts.

"The Desire Map Planner" by Danielle LaPorte
A journal-meets-planner designed to focus on feelings and desires, guiding reflection on goals and intentions.

BOOKS - SPIRITUAL GROWTH

“The Untethered Soul" by Michael A. Singer
Explores how to achieve inner freedom by releasing attachment to habitual thoughts and emotions.

"A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle
Focuses on transcending ego-based consciousness to foster personal and global transformation.

"The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle
A guide to mindfulness and living fully in the present moment to awaken a deeper sense of consciousness.

"Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion" by Sam Harris
A neuroscientific and secular perspective on mindfulness and meditation for spiritual growth.

"You Are the Happiness You Seek" by Rupert Spira
A deep dive into non-dual awareness, focusing on the realization that true happiness lies within.

"The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz
Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, this book offers a simple code of conduct to create love and happiness in your life.

"The Wisdom of Insecurity" by Alan Watts
Explores how embracing uncertainty and insecurity can lead to spiritual freedom and fulfillment.

"Radical Acceptance" by Tara Brach
Combines mindfulness and self-compassion to break free from the cycle of self-judgment and emotional suffering.

"Daring Greatly" by Brené Brown
Examines the power of vulnerability and how embracing it can lead to personal and spiritual growth.

"The Book of Awakening" by Mark Nepo
A daily spiritual guide offering reflections on mindfulness and the beauty of life’s simple moments.

"The Untethered Soul at Work" by Michael A. Singer
Explores how to apply non-religious spiritual principles in the workplace to achieve professional and personal peace.

"The Art of Living" by Thich Nhat Hanh
Offers teachings on how to live mindfully and fully present, bridging everyday life and spirituality.

"Becoming Supernatural" by Dr. Joe Dispenza
Focuses on how to break free from limiting patterns through meditation and mind-body coherence.

"The Seat of the Soul" by Gary Zukav
A spiritual exploration of aligning with your soul’s purpose and fostering deeper spiritual connections.

"Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself" by Kristin Neff
A non-religious guide to cultivating compassion and understanding as key elements of spiritual growth.

"Real Magic" by Dean Radin
Investigates the scientific basis of consciousness, intention, and the spiritual phenomena often considered 'magic.'

"Living Untethered" by Michael A. Singer
A sequel to The Untethered Soul, this book focuses on maintaining spiritual freedom in everyday life.

"The Way of the Shaman" by Michael Harner
A seminal work on modern shamanism, offering practical techniques for spiritual journeys and healing.

"Plant Spirit Medicine" by Eliot Cowan
Draws from indigenous wisdom, including Mexican traditions, on the healing power of plants and nature spirits.

"Shamanic Journeying: A Beginner’s Guide" by Sandra Ingerman
Offers accessible techniques for engaging with the spiritual realm through shamanic journeying.