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Books

The following is a list of books I have read that I think are great for various reasons.  When possible, I have created links to purchase through Amazon and links to the Hennepin County Library if you prefer to use our wonderful library system instead of purchasing.  Happy reading!

Breath

By James Nestor

In this fantastic book, James Nestor, lays out a compelling case about how important our breath is to our health and why we should care about how we are breathing.  This might be the most frequent book I recommend to patients.

Breath, James Nestor, breathing
Breathing for Warriors, Belisa Vranich

Breathing for Warriors

By Dr. Belisa Vranich and Brian Sabin

If James Nestor lays out a compelling case about why we should care about our breathing, Dr. Belisa Vranich and Brian Sabin instruct the reader in the how-to of breathing.  Great for all humans, but this book has special emphasis for athletes of all sports.

The Comfort Crisis

By Michael Easter

In this book, Michael Easter, lays out a case for how many of our modern-day comforts have led to a society that is less happy, healthy, and resilient than ever before.

the comfort crisis, Michael Easter
The Obstacle is the Way, Ryan Holiday

The Obstacle is the Way

By Ryan Holiday

A great read for anybody experiencing adversity in life, and well, that's all of us.  In this book, Ryan Holiday, draws upon the wisdom of some of the Stoic philosophers to help provide us with a manual to not only persevere through challenges, but to embrace these challenges, and use them to make us stronger and better. 

By James Clear

In this book, James Clear, gives simple strategies to help facilitate the formation of good habits and elimination of bad habits.

Atomic Habits, James Clear
Quench

Quench

By Dana Cohen, MD and Gina Bria

Learn why you may be sabotaging your health by not properly hydrating.

Outlive

By Dr. Peter Attia

In this book, Dr. Peter Attia lays out a framework for how to maximize the quality of our health as we age.

outlive, Peter Attia, longevity
The toxin solution, detox

The Toxin Solution

By Dr. Joseph Pizzorno

The subtitle of the book says it all.

The Body Keeps The Score

By Dr. Bessel van der Kolk

In this very important book, Dr. van der Kolk describes how emotions and past trauma can be stored in the body.

Library
the body keeps the score, emotions
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