Recommended Books
Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health by Heather Sandison
Robert Fulford D.O.’s book, The Touch of Life has a good introduction to osteopathy for the layperson.
For those looking for more scientific and technical detail, I recommend: Mechanisms of Spirit in Osteopathy, by Paul Lee D.O.
3) A.T. Still: From The Dry Bone to the Living Man by John Lewis – a captivating look at the story of the founder of Osteopathy.
An Osteopathic Odyssey by James Jealous D.O., edited by Jennifer Weiss D.O. – inspirational daily thoughts for the entire year from an osteopath who has advanced our profession immeasurably.
Grain Brain: Whole Life Plan by David Pearlmutter MD – an excellent book to guide healthy eating in a practical whole life context. Dr. Pearlmutter says we all need to become our own personal chef. If you are so inclined, this book will help you on your way.
The Healthy Mind Cookbook by Rebecca Katz – The recipes in this book artfully combine healthy ingredients in a streamlined and creative manner.
Into the Silent Land by Martin Laird.
a good introduction to the practice of contemplation. A good read for anyone cultivating a practice of contemplation and/or meditation.
The End of Alzheimer's by Dale Bredesen MD -- a good overview with an innovative approach to a very challenging issue for our times. If you obtain his recommended Recode report or want to start his program (often referred to as The Bredesen Protocol), I did his training in 2016 and can help guide you on that journey.
The Plant Paradox by Steven Gundry MD -- a good program in its own right that is also very complementary with the Bredesen Protocol.
The Lost World of the Kalahari by Laurens Vanderpost -- a good introduction to this very prolific and talented author's work in which he explores in depth the first people of Africa, The Bushmen.
A Story Like the Wind by Laurens Vanderpost -- An excellent work of fiction that weaves a wonderful story of the coming together of many cultures, in a beautiful overlap with that of the ancient Bushmen.
The Heart of the Hunter -- A deep dive into the world of the Bushmen. Especially high yield reading for those in the healing profession.
"The End of Alzheimer's Program"
copyright 2020, Dale Bredesen MD
An excellent follow up to Dr. Bredesen's first book.
"Brain Wash"
copyright 2020, David Perlmutter MD and Austin Perlmutter MD
*Another great Perlmutter book, this one especially notable for the underscoring the value of getting out in nature.
"Wilding"
by Isabella Tree
copyright 2018
*An informative and hopeful portrayal of how the farming world and the natural world can coexist harmoniously.
"Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind"
by Shunryu Suzuki
copyright 1970
*A Classic that I read in college in the 1980's, it has stood the test of time. A great exploration of focus and its connection to breath, a concept we often explore in Osteopathy.
The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross
translated by Kieran Kavanaugh and Otilio Rodriguez
copyright 2017
*written originally in the 16th century, these words ring surprisingly true today. I would especially recommend the Dark Night of the Soul.
The Toxin Solution by Joseph Pizzorno ND
copyright 2017
*An excellent exploration of the very complex topic of detoxification, especially with regards to learning about how to improve your everyday surroundings.
Toxic: Heal Your Body, by Neil Nathan MD
copyright 2018
*A very knowledgeable author who is aware of the biodynamic approach to Osteopathy along with the very complex topic of detoxification, especially with regards to mold and lyme disease.
Kiss the Ground, by Josh Tickell
copyright 2017
*An engaging book with a wonderful introduction to the world of regenerative agriculture that provides our planet and specifically our agricultural system with a pathway to healing and ultimately salvation. An excellent movie available on netflix was released in 2020.
Breath, by James Nestor
copyright 2020
In osteopathy, we speak of the breath as a doorway to many levels of deeper healing. Though not specifically referencing osteopathy, the author provides many helpful insights into how our breathing evolved naturally a long time ago and if we respect this wisdom and cooperate with it, we will all breathe a lot easier.