Some books for you to consider in your personal wellness expedition:
Your Mitochondria: Key to Health and Longevity Paperback – June 13, 2019
by Warren L. Cargal, L. Ac. (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 49 ratings
“The book provides a well-researched and proven plan to increase your mitochondria’s energy levels naturally to enjoy a healthy aging process.”
— Dr. Robyn Benson, DOM, Author, The Healthy Conscious Traveler and founder of The Self Care Revolution
“This information will be invaluable for those who would like to use mitochondrial enhancement therapies to improve their general health and to extend their longevity.”
— Dr. Thomas N. Seyfried, Author, Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer
Want to live a longer, healthier life?
Want to stave off age-related diseases?
Want to look younger and maintain vitality?
Then you must respect your mitochondria—your key to health and longevity.
The powerhouses of the cell, mitochondria take in nutrients, break them down, and create energy-rich molecules that drive cellular processors in the body. Knowing how your mitochondria work is essential to your well-being. This book takes a deep dive into the relationship between mitochondrial health, overall health, and aging. Dr. Warren Cargal, a multi-book author, board-certified Acupuncturist, and an expert on Chinese medicine with over 20 years of experience will show you:
- How unhealthy mitochondria can cause cardiovascular diseases, cardiometabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative diseases, arthritis, cancer, and aging effects on the skin, eyes, and muscles.
- How to take control of and increase your energy reserves to make them efficient.
- How to restore your mitochondria so you can combat increased body fat and reduced lean muscle mass, inefficient metabolism, increased low-grade inflammation, inadequate performance, accelerating aging, and, unfortunately for some, premature death.
Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook That Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats Paperback – January 1, 2001
by Sally Fallon (Author), Mary Enig (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 6,040 ratings
This well-researched, thought-provoking guide to traditional foods contains a startling message: Animal fats and cholesterol are not villains but vital factors in the diet, necessary for normal growth, proper function of the brain and nervous system, protection from disease and optimum energy levels. Sally Fallon dispels the myths of the current low-fat fad in this practical, entertaining guide to a can-do diet that is both nutritious and delicious.
Nourishing Traditions will tell you:
- Why your body needs old fashioned animal fats
- Why butter is a health food
- How high-cholesterol diets promote good health
- How saturated fats protect the heart
- How rich sauces help you digest and assimilate your food
- Why grains and legumes need special preparation to provide optimum benefits
- About enzyme-enhanced food and beverages that can provide increased energy and vitality
- Why high-fiber, lowfat diets can cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Topics include the health benefits of traditional fats and oils (including butter and coconut oil); dangers of vegetarianism; problems with modern soy foods; health benefits of sauces and gravies; proper preparation of whole grain products; pros and cons of milk consumption; easy-to-prepare enzyme enriched condiments and beverages; and appropriate diets for babies and children.
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration Paperback – January 1, 2009
by Weston A. Price (Author), Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation (Editor)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,170 ratings
New Expanded 8th edition with new photos and text.
An epic study demonstrating the importance of whole food nutrition, and the degeneration and destruction that comes from a diet of processed foods.
For nearly 10 years, Weston Price and his wife traveled around the world in search of the secret to health. Instead of looking at people afflicted with disease symptoms, this highly-respected dentist and dental researcher chose to focus on healthy individuals, and challenged himself to understand how they achieved such amazing health. Dr. Price traveled to hundreds of cities in a total of 14 different countries in his search to find healthy people. He investigated some of the most remote areas in the world. He observed perfect dental arches, minimal tooth decay, high immunity to tuberculosis and overall excellent health in those groups of people who ate their indigenous foods. He found when these people were introduced to modernized foods, such as white flour, white sugar, refined vegetable oils and canned goods, signs of degeneration quickly became quite evident. Dental caries, deformed jaw structures, crooked teeth, arthritis and a low immunity to tuberculosis became rampant amongst them. Dr. Price documented this ancestral wisdom including hundreds of photos in his book, Nutrition and Physical Degeneration.
Mitochondria Diet: A 3-Week Plan to Managing Mitochondrial Dysfunction Through Nutrition Paperback – July 30, 2021
by Jeffrey Winzant (Author)
3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
Did you know that mitochondrial health is an essential key to longevity and overall well-being?
Mitochondria are often overlooked in the body’s complex cellular structure. They may not get as much attention as the brain or heart, but they are integral to overall health just like any other organ, and your health can be affected by the inner workings of these tiny organelles.
For example, when your cells don’t use energy properly from food because they cannot metabolize glucose (a type of sugar), your mitochondria cellular structures stop functioning efficiently, resulting in insulin resistance as well—both upstream triggers for health problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and much more.
Fortunately, there are many steps that you can take to manage these mitochondrial dysfunctions through nutrition. That’s why we have outlined a 3-weeks meal plan designed with your mitochondria in mind.First things first, it’s a good idea to understand what mitochondria are and why they are vital for optimal health. Stay tuned for a deep dive into what they do, why you should care about them, and how you can take better care of them through nutrition.
In this guide, you’ll discover:
- What are mitochondria
- Diet tips to help improve your mitochondria function
- Symptoms you can tell your cellular structures are not working properly
- A seven-day weekly plan
- Sample recipes to follow
Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine: The Key to Understanding Disease, Chronic Illness, Aging, and Life Itself Paperback – February 13, 2018
by Lee Know (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 768 ratings
“From infertility to aging to cancer and neurological disease, Dr. Lee Know will teach you that mitochondria play a central role in much that we care about in health and disease.”—Stephanie Seneff, senior research scientist, MIT and author of Toxic Legacy
With information for patients and practitioners on optimizing mitochondrial function for greater health and longevity
Why do we age? Why does cancer develop? What’s the connection between heart failure and Alzheimer’s disease, or infertility and hearing loss? Can we extend lifespan, and if so, how? What is the Exercise Paradox? Why do antioxidant supplements sometimes do more harm than good? Many will be amazed to learn that all these questions, and many more, can be answered by a single point of discussion: mitochondria and bioenergetics.
In Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine, Naturopathic Doctor Lee Know tells the epic story of mitochondria, the widely misunderstood and often-overlooked powerhouses of our cells. The legendary saga began over two billion years ago, when one bacterium entered another without being digested, which would evolve to create the first mitochondrion. Since then, for life to exist beyond single-celled bacteria, it’s the mitochondria that have been responsible for this life-giving energy. By understanding how our mitochondria work, in fact, it is possible to add years to our lives, and life to our years.
Current research, however, has revealed a dark side: many seemingly disconnected degenerative diseases have tangled roots in dysfunctional mitochondria. However, modern research has also endowed us with the knowledge on how to optimize its function, which is of critical importance to our health and longevity.
Dr. Know offers cutting-edge information on supplementation and lifestyle changes for mitochondrial optimization and how to implement their use successfully, including:
- CoQ10
- D-Ribose
- Cannabinoids
- Ketogenic dietary therapy
- and more!
Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine is an invaluable resource for practitioners interested in mitochondrial medicine and the true roots of chronic illness and disease, as well as anyone interested in optimizing their health.
MITOCHONDRIAL DYSFUNCTION: A Functional Medicine Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment: Get Rid of Fat, Fatigue, and Brain Fog Paperback – Large Print, September 24, 2019
by Dr. Michael T. Chang MD (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 437 ratings
GET RID OF FAT, FATIGUE, AND BRAIN FOG!
Are you sick and tired of being tired, overweight, brain fogged, and depressed? You’ve tried everything and nothing makes a difference. You’ve seen several doctors and holistic practitioners who prescribed pills and supplements but they have not addressed the root cause.
The answer may lie deep inside your cells called mitochondria, the energy factories that power the cell. By rebooting them in a proven treatment method, you can not only get rid of your symptoms but also prevent chronic degenerative diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s and even slow the aging process. Functional medicine can help you diagnose and treat mitochondrial dysfunction in a few short weeks.
In this book you will learn about:
- Avoiding toxins that poison mitochondria.
- Diet and nutrition that feed mitochondria.
- Supplements that kickstart aging mitochondria.
- Lifestyle and hormesis that stimulate mitochondria to divide.
Dr. Michael Chang, MD, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board certified in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, draws upon his experience at Healed and Whole Clinic using a Mayo Clinic validated treatment protocol to this common yet rarely diagnosed condition. He has also personally experienced mitochondrial dysfunction from which he has now recovered by applying the same treatments as outlined in this book.
Cellular Vitality: Natural Strategies to Boost Self-Healing and Optimize Mitochondrial Health Paperback – December 11, 2024
by Dr. Kelly Brink (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 115 ratings
Unlock the power of your cells to heal, regenerate, and thrive with Cellular Vitality: Natural Strategies to Boost Self-Healing and Optimize Mitochondrial Health.
This comprehensive, science-backed guide by Dr. Kelly Brink offers you the essential knowledge and tools to transform your health by focusing on the foundation of wellness: your cells.
At the heart of cellular vitality is mitochondrial health, the energy-producing powerhouse of each cell. Dr. Brink’s expertly crafted strategies blend modern science with ancient wisdom to offer practical, actionable steps for enhancing mitochondrial function and cellular health. Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, chronic conditions, or simply aiming for optimal health, this book will guide you toward vibrant wellness by addressing the root causes and providing natural, sustainable solutions.
In Cellular Vitality, you’ll learn:
- How cellular energy (ATP) fuels every bodily function and how to optimize it
- The importance of mitochondrial health and how to support it with nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes
- Why hydration, sleep, sunlight, and breathing techniques are vital for cellular regeneration
- The connection between chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and cellular dysfunction—and how to overcome these obstacles
- How to improve your cell membrane health with a nutrient-dense diet and essential supplements
- The role of mindfulness, meditation, and stress reduction in cellular healing
- Practical detoxification strategies to reduce toxin exposure and promote cellular health
- A 30-day action plan to implement the strategies covered in the book, transforming your approach to health
The book includes specific, evidence-based recommendations for supplements and therapies that enhance cellular function, along with diet plans and exercise tips that support mitochondrial health.
Whether you’re looking to recover from illness, boost energy, improve mental clarity, or simply feel your best, Cellular Vitality will empower you to take control of your health at the cellular level. This book is a blueprint for anyone ready to embrace true wellness, live with more energy, and harness the natural healing powers of the body.
Start your journey to self-healing today—because when you fix the cell, you get and stay well!
The Metabolic Scam: How Leptin, Light and Mitochondria Shatter the Weight Loss Lie (Decentralized Health Rebellion) Paperback – July 4, 2025
by Joshua Hackett M.D. (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 24 ratings
This is not a diet book. It’s a biological manhunt.
You’ve been lied to about metabolism—from the gym floor to the doctor’s office.
They told you insulin was the problem. That calories in vs. calories out still mattered. That hunger was a discipline issue.
Meanwhile, your energy vanished, your weight gain came out of nowhere, your libido disappeared, and your doctor gave you another script for the symptoms.
But centralized medicine doesn’t understand this—it starts with leptin—the master signal of your metabolic system. When leptin goes offline, your body stops recognizing energy, your mitochondria shut down, and your brain interprets abundance as famine.
That’s when the spiral begins. And you can’t fix it with macros, mindset, or medications.
The Metabolic Scam exposes the real reason you’re tired, inflamed, anxious, overweight, infertile, and wired-but-exhausted—and why the modern health system has zero interest in fixing it.
Inside you’ll learn:
- Why calorie restriction and cardio can make you fatter, not leaner
- Why sleep, sun, and circadian rhythm dictate fat loss more than your diet ever will
- How EMFs, blue light, and climate-controlled comfort destroy your health
- Why shredded fitness influencers are often the most metabolically broken of all
- How to reset the master switch and take your biology back from the pharmaceutical-industrial complex
This is a wake-up call for the high-performers on the verge of burnout, the chronic dieters who can’t lose fat, the biohackers who sense something deeper, and the men and women wondering why nothing seems to work anymore.
Forget the macros. Fix the signal. Burn the scam to the ground.
How Not To Die by Michael Greger M.D.
New York Times Bestseller
“This book may help those who are susceptible to illnesses that can be prevented.”—His Holiness the Dalai Lama
“Absolutely the best book I’ve read on nutrition and diet” –Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones Solution
From the physician behind the wildly popular NutritionFacts website, How Not to Die reveals the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of disease-related death.
The vast majority of premature deaths can be prevented through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. In How Not to Die, Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America-heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson’s, high blood pressure, and more-and explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and surgical approaches, freeing us to live healthier lives.
Fit for Life Paperback – August 16, 2010
by Harvey Diamond (Author), Marilyn Diamond (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,195 ratings
Discover why Fit for Life‘s easy-to-follow weight-loss plan has made this enduring classic one of the bestselling diet books of all time!
It’s the program that shatters all the myths: Fit for Life the international bestseller that explains how to change both your figure and your life. Nutritional specialist Harvey and Marilyn Diamond explain how you can eat more kinds of food than you ever ate before without counting calories…and still lose weight! The natural body cycles, permanent weight-loss plan that proves it’s not only what you eat, but also when and how, Fit for Life is the perfect solution for those who want to look and feel their best. Join the millions of Americans who are Fit for Life and begin your transformation with:
- The vital principles that bring you permanent weight loss and high energy
- The Fit for Life secrets of timing and food combining that work with your natural body cycles
- A 4-week meal plan, menus, shopping tips, and exercise
- Delicious recipes and more.
Beat Cancer Kitchen by Chris & Micah Wark
When you’re stressing over “what can I eat” or “what can I make from what I can eat” do not let your heart be troubled. Cancer survivor Chris Wark provides nutritional information and over 125 recipes for preparing delicious cancer fighting meals.
Prepare yourself – it’s fruit, vegetables, mushrooms, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, herbs, and spices. There are no bacon, beef, or chickens involved in the preparation of these meals.
“125+ recipes for prevention and healing
Supply your body with an abundance of life-giving nutrients to repair, regenerate, detoxify, and heal, all while providing the comfort that all good food should. Following the success of Chris Beat Cancer, Chris Wark and his wife, Micah, share whole-food, plant-based recipes that appeal to the whole family, whether you are healing from cancer, actively eating a diet to prevent it, or simply seeking a healthy lifestyle for you and your loved ones.
Fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, herbs, and spices are the foundational ingredients of Chris’s anticancer diet. Complete with tips for diet optimization, this cookbook will get you in the Beat Cancer Mindset and guide you onto the road to wellness.
Inside you will find:
· easy-to-make nutrient-rich recipes for healing,
· family-friendly recipes for prevention and overall health,
· full-color photos of each recipe, and
· salad, juice, smoothie, soup, side, veggie bowl, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recipes galore!”
“What if there were a natural health-promoting substance that was inexpensive, available at any grocery store in the country, and probably sitting in your cupboard right now? There is. It is called sodium bicarbonate, although you may know it as baking soda. For years, sodium bicarbonate has been used on a daily basis as part of a number of hospital treatments, but most people remain unaware of its full therapeutic potential. In his new book, Dr. Mark Sircus shows how this common compound―along with magnesium, potassium, and calcium bicarbonates―may be used in the alleviation, or possibly even prevention, of many forms of illness.”
“100 Questions & Answers About Prostate Cancer provides authoritative and practical answers to the most common questions asked by patients and their loved ones. Providing both doctor and patient perspectives, this easy-to-read book is a comprehensive guide to the basics of prostate cancer, risk factors and prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and life after diagnosis. Written by Dr. Pamela Ellsworth, a prominent urologist and best-selling author, Questions & Answers About Prostate Cancer is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning what to expect after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.”
A Cancer Battle Plan: Six Strategies for Beating Cancer, from a Recovered “Hopeless Case”
By Anne E. Frahm with David J. Frahm
“When Anne Frahm discovered she had cancer, it had already spread from her breast to her shoulder, ribs, skull, and pelvic bone, and had eaten into every vertebrae in her spine. Doctors prescribed the traditional treatments of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, but Anne continued to sicken. Yet, throughout the course of her disease the author persisted in researching the connection between cancer and nutrition. She formulated a comprehensive battle plan and within five weeks of implementing it, her cancer disappeared without a trace. She has been cancer-free ever since.
As A Cancer Battle Plan takes us along on Anne Frahm’s journey of reclaiming her body and health, we learn:
- the nutritional rebuilding process that can help us win the war against cancer;
- how specific preventive measures can neutralize cancer and other degenerative diseases;
- how to find a team of doctors and professionals that will help battle cancer most successfully;
- how to encourage and help someone fight cancer; and
- how to keep a fighting spirit and maintain morale.
With a new introduction by the author, A Cancer Battle Plan is a riveting account that has helped tens of thousands and is an invaluable nutritional program for anyone wishing to recover or perpetuate their good health.”
The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health
By Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
During more than a year of painstaking and meticulous research, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unearthed a shocking story that obliterates media spin on Dr. Fauci…and that will alarm every American – Democrat or Republican – who cares about democracy, our Constitution, and the future of our children’s health.
The Real Anthony Fauci reveals how “America’s Doctor” launched his career during the early AIDS crisis by partnering with pharmaceutical companies to sabotage safe and effective off-patent therapeutic treatments for AIDS. Fauci orchestrated fraudulent studies and then pressured US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulators into approving a deadly chemotherapy treatment he had good reason to know was worthless against AIDS. Fauci repeatedly violated federal laws to allow his Pharma partners to use impoverished and dark-skinned children as lab rats in deadly experiments with toxic AIDS and cancer chemotherapies.
The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health
The Miracle Morning (Updated and Expanded Edition): The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life
By Hal Elrod
USA Today Bestseller
“Start waking up to your full potential every single day with the updated and expanded edition of the groundbreaking book with more than 2 million copies sold.
Getting everything you want out of life isn’t about doing more. It’s about becoming more. Hal Elrod and The Miracle Morning have helped millions of people become the person they need to be to create the life they’ve always wanted. Now, it’s your turn.”
Life with Cancer 