The best 83 The Body books

Genome (2006, second edition) takes you on an exciting journey into your own body, exploring the genetic building blocks that make up not only who you are but also all life on earth. You’ll examine the basics of genetics and discover what genes influence, from aging to illness to even your own personality. Importantly, you’ll better understand why the future of healthcare and wellness may be found in the human genome.

• Students of biology or genetics
• People curious about biological determinism vs. societal determinism
• Anyone wondering how exactly genes work

The human body evolved to allow us to survive in a world very different from the one we inhabit today. These blinks explain why we’re not suited to the modern world, and the health complications we’re suffering as a result.

• People suffering from obesity, high blood pressure, depression or coronary illnesses
• Medical professionals
• Anyone interested in genetics or evolution

30 Ways to Reboot Your Body (2015) gives you the keys to repairing and regenerating your body so you can take your health and fitness goals to the next level. These blinks explain the importance of digestive health, light exercise and solid routines. Get ready to have your ideas about diet and exercise challenged.

• People tired of struggling with inflammation, weight gain and fatigue
• Anyone interested in a fitness plan backed by real science
• Readers suspicious about crash diets and hard exercise fads

It Starts With Food (2012) gives you the inside scoop on the profound effects food can have on your body and well-being. Importantly, these blinks explain how you can alter your diet to both lose weight and feel better, body and soul.

• People interested in improving their overall health
• Dieters who have tried everything
• Busy executives seeking to eat more healthily

The Body Keeps the Score (2014) explains what trauma is and how it can change our lives for the worse. These blinks investigate the wide-ranging effects experienced not only by traumatized people, but also those around them. Nevertheless, while trauma presents a number of challenges, there are ways to heal.

• People struggling with chronic pain, anxiety or depression
• Family and friends of PTSD sufferers
• Students of psychology and medicine

Inheritance (2014) is proof that you don’t need to be a scientist to understand the importance of your genetics. These blinks explain how your DNA affects your everyday life, from how you look and what you eat to how susceptible you are to things like anxiety and disease. So arm yourself with knowledge, and discover more about the genes that make you who you are.

• People interested in medicine and biology
• Readers worried about what genes they inherited
• Anyone in search of the perfect diet

Clean (2009) puts our bodies and environment under the microscope. It reveals just how many toxins we’re constantly exposing ourselves to, which include dangerous toxins in our food and harmful emissions, coming from both indoors and out. Fortunately, we can detoxify. So find out what steps you need to take to rid your body of the unhealthy residue that is currently increasing your chances for all sorts of cancers and diseases.

• Tired and rundown people who need a boost
• Health nuts who are always on the lookout for advice
• People interested in alternative medicine

Hunger (2017) is a personal, open-hearted account of what it’s like to live with a body that’s frowned upon by society.

• Victims of abuse and sexual violence
• Students of psychology and social work
• Anyone struggling with eating disorders

Flow (2009) explores the historical and cultural context of menstruation. By doing so, it seeks to debunk the myths that surround periods and address the misperceptions people have of the basic bodily process of menstruation.

• Those interested in the history and cultural significance of menstruation
• Women who are afraid to ask their friends and family about periods and sexual health
• Women experiencing puberty or menopause

The 4-Hour Body (2010) is a collection of research and findings about unconventional body-regulating methods from doctors, scientists, professional sports trainers and the world’s top athletes. These methods are personally put to the test by the author, leading him to unearth life-changing shortcuts to improving his body and overall lifestyle.

• People who want to lose weight but not give up their favorite foods
• Those who experience insomnia
• People looking to improve their sex life

The Story of the Human Body (2013) is a fascinating exploration of a story over a million years in the making: the evolution of the human body. Departing from the moment our ancestors first distinguished themselves from their hominid brethren, Daniel Lieberman traces the biological history of humans right down to our office-bound present.

• Anyone who’s ever wondered how we got from cave- to city-dwelling
• Fans of big-picture science
• Anyone interested in nutrition and fitness

The Extended Phenotype (1982) offers an alternative view on biology and the process of evolution. Breaking with the Darwinian paradigm that puts the individual organism center stage, author Richard Dawkins shifts the focus toward genes as the active agents in natural selection. From this perspective, a world of fascinating insights emerges.

• Students of biology and genetics
• Anyone interested in how life on earth evolved
• Science geeks

The Vagina Bible (2019) is your comprehensive guide to everything to do with vaginas, vulvas and women’s health. Navigating the sea of online myths, advertising promises and sexist misinformation, gynecologist Jen Gunter is here to help you separate fact from fiction. From basic anatomy to proper maintenance, pregnancy, menstruation, STIs and more, The Vagina Bible will teach you not only what your vagina can do for you, but also what you can do for your vagina.

• People with a vagina
• People who spend time with people with vaginas

Body Kindness (2016) offers a refreshing approach to your overall physical and emotional health – one that allows you to tune into your own unique body and discover what is best for your well-being. This approach does away with one-size-fits-all dietary and exercise rules that often introduce a lot of added stress and anxiety into our daily lives. With small, easy-to-implement steps, you can learn how to boost their health and happiness, without the rules and rigidity.

• Anyone tired of the latest fad diets
• People looking for tips on living a healthier lifestyle
• Nutritionists, coaches and psychologists

Period Power (2019) is your ultimate guide to periods, hormones, and reproductive health. Menstrual health practitioner Maisie Hill explains how your menstrual cycle influences your mood, sleep, and energy and shows how you can harness the power of your hormones to get the most out of each stage of your cycle. Drawing on science and personal experience, Hill equips you with the tools and knowledge to turn your “women’s problems” into period power.

• People with periods who are ready to take charge of their menstrual health
• Girls and women going through puberty, pregnancy, menopause, or other big hormonal changes
• Non-menstruating people who want to understand their menstruating partners better

The Body: A Guide for Occupants (2019) is an entertaining and fact-filled account of how we all work. With his trademark wit, Bill Bryson explains the astonishing ways in which our bodies are put together, and what goes on inside them.

• Popular science fans
• Biology and medicine enthusiasts
• Anyone keen to learn more about their own body

Wheat Belly (2011) explores the havoc that modern wheat products are wreaking upon our mental and physical health. It shines a light on how wheat usage has changed over the years, as well as how dramatically our diets have changed. The author, Dr. William Davis, draws upon the latest scientific research to advance the argument for excluding wheat from your diet once and for all. 

• Health-conscious people looking for a fresh perspective
• Anyone hoping to lose weight
• People looking to overhaul their lifestyle

The Emotion Code (2007) offers a new and empowering approach to healing ourselves and others. Through scientific evidence, plenty of firsthand experience, and a great respect for the energetic and spiritual forces that transcend and unite us all, The Emotion Code lays out a revolutionary method for finding and releasing trapped emotions. By doing so, we give ourselves the opportunity to move beyond our limitations and flourish.

• Therapists interested in learning a new modality
• Anyone who feels stuck in emotional patterns
• People who trust in the body’s innate wisdom for guiding the healing process

In the FLO (2020) outlines a way for women to eat, live, and work in sync with their monthly cycles. Author Alisa Vitti demonstrates how taking charge of your hormonal health can help you unleash your creativity, manage stress, and even improve your sex life.

• People with periods seeking to optimize their health
• Females of all ages who feel drained or overwhelmed
• Women who want to reclaim sovereignty over their bodies, relationships, and careers

Chasing the Sun (2019) delivers a fascinating account of the sun’s influence on our day-to-day lives. Throughout history, humans have worshipped the sun and touted its restorative, healing properties. As author Linda Geddes explains, science clearly shows that the sun is one of the most important elements of our health and well-being.

• Science geeks
• Winter blues sufferers
• Healthy lifestyle seekers

Adventures in Human Being (2015) is a sort of anatomical travel guide. A series of philosophical reflections on each of the body’s major organs, the book combines a clinical perspective on the body with select stories from our cultural history. The result is a series of striking ruminations on the human condition from the unusual angle of human anatomy.

• Students of medicine open to a more philosophical approach to the body 
• Philosophers curious to hear a doctor’s perspective on the human condition
• Anyone who wants to learn about the inner workings of their body

Breath (2020) is the fascinating and unexpected story of the power of breathing. Western science has overlooked the amazing effects that different methods of breathing can have on our health.

• Fans of popular science
• People looking for simple ways to improve their health
• Anyone keen to learn more about something we do unconsciously.

When the Body Says No (2003) probes the hidden connections between mental health and physical illness. Modern medical science often tries to reassure us that our minds and bodies are totally separate – when, in reality, they’re deeply interconnected. Mental stresses often play out in the body as physiological diseases, disorders, and chronic conditions that endanger our health and well-being.

• People who have chronic health conditions or who know others who have them
• The eternally stressed
• Those interested in the connections between mind and body

The Gynae Geek (2019) is a straight-talking guide to women’s health, led by gynecologist Dr. Anita Mitra. You’ll learn the answers to all the questions you never asked about anatomy, periods, sexual health, and fertility.

• People with uteruses looking to understand their bodies better
• Men who want to educate themselves on female anatomy
• Shy people looking for answers to questions about the vagina and its functions

The End of Food Allergy (2020) shows how recent developments in science and medicine are beginning to solve a problem that has plagued humanity for thousands of years. Combining data-driven research with inspirational storytelling, it provides a window into one of the biggest scientific and medical revolutions of our time.

• Food allergy sufferers
• Parents, teachers, and doctors of children with food allergies
• Anyone interested in food research and scientific stories

SuperLife (2015) is the missing manual for your body. By outlining the five life forces fundamental to human well-being, it explains how you can harness these forces to optimize your health, feel amazing, and live long into the future.

• Future-minded people concerned about their long-term health and longevity
• Young and middle-aged people who are suffering from premature aches and pains
• People who want to feel their best every day

Burn (2021) shines a light on the science behind metabolism – the way our bodies burn energy. Packed with memorable insights and facts, it draws on the latest metabolic research and delves into the evolutionary history of the human body. 

• Gym members wondering why they aren’t shifting more weight
• Would-be dieters unsure of which nutritional plan to follow
• Natural history buffs

How to Do the Work (2021) is a hands-on guide to healing our bodies and minds. The physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of our health are all interconnected. By changing how we eat and exercise, engaging in mindfulness and tackling past trauma, we can heal ourselves and transform our relationships.

• Spiritual seekers looking for new ways to connect with the world
• Children of emotionally unavailable parents looking to heal past trauma
• Anyone who’s tired of feeling sluggish and burnt out

Stealing Fire (2017) explores the controversial and exciting pursuit of altered states of consciousness. From tech entrepreneurs to BASE jumpers, meditators to festival-goers, it takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the revolutionary nonconformists trying to change the way they experience the world.

• Burning Man enthusiasts
• Entrepreneurs curious about performance hacks
• Psychology buffs interested in alternative therapies

The Science and Technology of Growing Young (2021) reveals that the Longevity Revolution is just around the corner. Thanks to developments in AI, quantum computing, and genome sequencing, we’re able to engage in genetic engineering, manufacture new body parts, and treat diseases before they’ve even begun to affect us. These developments will soon allow us to live longer and healthier lives than we ever thought possible.

• Tech geeks curious about how AI has impacted health care
• Middle-aged people wanting to reverse the effects of aging
• People who want to find out how to optimize their health to live longer, fuller lives

I’m So Effing Tired (2021) shows how you can overcome chronic exhaustion by tapping into the interconnected relationship between your gut, your immune system, and your hormones – also known as “the energy trifecta.” It demonstrates how you can boost energy levels by making changes to your lifestyle, your diet, and how you manage stress. 

• Women seeking to beat chronic fatigue
• Anyone who wants to boost energy levels
• People struggling to overcome burnout

Move! (2021) is a step-by-step guide to setting your body – and mind – in motion. Drawing on recent exercise science research, it shares actionable tips for boosting creativity, improving mental health, and future-proofing your brain against the many effects of aging.

• Aspiring exercisers who need some motivation to get moving
• Workout junkies looking to make the most of their fitness routines
• Anyone guilty of saying, “I’ll hit the gym . . . tomorrow”

The Extended Mind (2021) is an exploration of the power of thinking outside the confines of your brain. It shows that the path to greater intelligence is not locked within your skull. Rather, it's a path through your body, your environment and your relationships with others. 

• People interested in the interaction of the body, brain and environment
• Anyone interested in designing better spaces for creativity and teamwork
• Anyone who’d like to optimize their working and learning relationships

Fast Burn (2021) is a dieting guide that aims for actual results. This handbook lays out a revolutionary approach to intermittent fasting that puts your body in gear to lose weight fast.

• Fitness enthusiasts aiming to train their bodies
• Despondent dieters ready for actual results
• Anyone curious about intermittent fasting

This Is Your Mind on Plants (2021) is a vivid, intricate probe into the history, chemistry, and effects of three plant-derived drugs: opium, caffeine, and mescaline. These substances – a sedative, a stimulant, and a hallucinogen – represent a large part of the human experience with drugs. It’s time to shed new light on how they’ve shaped our histories, cultures, and minds.

• Psychonauts and introspective thinkers
• Botanists, plant lovers, and science geeks
• Anyone interested in the history of the US war on drugs and its effects

Hooked (2021) explores our complex relationship with processed food. It explains why certain foods leave us wanting more, and reveals how our brain chemistry and our evolutionary biology are exploited by the fast-food industry.

• Parents wanting to give their children a healthy start
• Anyone struggling to lose weight
• Psychology buffs looking for fresh insights

The Plant-Based Athlete (2021) debunks the myth that our bodies need meat, eggs, and dairy to achieve peak athletic success. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with professional athletes, it shows that a plant-based diet actually results in better performance, recovery time, and overall health.

• Athletes looking to increase energy levels, speed, and recovery times
• People who want to improve their digestion or lose weight
• Anyone seeking long-term health for themselves and the planet

Brain Food (2018) highlights the role nutrition plays in your brain’s health. It explores the incredible brain-gut connection and reveals exactly what to eat and drink to maximize your cognitive power and prevent stress, dementia, and memory loss.

• People who want to transform sluggish minds into sharpshooters
• Health nuts seeking simple hacks to achieve long-term well-being
• Those who feel their brains could use a little TLC

Clean(ish) (2022) is a guide to living a life that’s free from the pesticides and other toxins in our food and environment. Through anecdotes, tips, and exercises, it gently and compassionately lays out a road map to a cleaner lifestyle.

• Health-conscious individuals interested in living a cleaner lifestyle
• People looking to get stronger or lose weight
• Anyone who wants to reduce toxicity in their life

The Power of the Downstate (2022) provides a new way of looking at how you sleep, eat, exercise, and relax. Drawing on the author’s groundbreaking research from her sleep and cognition lab, it provides evidence-based tips on how to feel more energized, less stressed, and perform at your best.

• Those who feel chronically exhausted or stressed
• People interested in sleep science
• Anyone interested in deepening their understanding of health and wellness

Being You (2021) offers a new theory of consciousness. What does it mean to be you? Why do your experiences of the world, your selfhood, and your body feel the way they do? Combining neuroscience, philosophy, and a pinch of speculation, these blinks argue that consciousness is not as mysterious as it seems – it is deeply entwined with our living, breathing bodies.

• Science enthusiasts interested in the mystery of consciousness
• The philosophically inclined
• Fans and critics of Artificial Intelligence

Stem Cells (2021) provides an introduction to stem cells – how they’re used by scientists, the therapies that exist today, and what the near future holds. It focuses on the medical and scientific consideration of stem cells and only briefly considers ethical, political, and legal aspects. This “very short introduction” is part of a series of over 650 short introductions covering myriad subjects in every discipline.

• Biology buffs
• Stem cell therapy skeptics and miracle-cure seekers
• Politicians and businesspeople interested in the future of stem cell applications

Master Your Core (2021) provides a holistic overview of how strengthening your core can directly boost your athletic performance and mood while reducing injuries. It offers a scientific explanation of “core stability” and includes breathing, stretching, and dynamic exercises to train your core muscles and improve your overall health.

• Desk workers who want to improve their posture and mood
• Injury-adverse athletes looking to boost strength and power
• Anyone craving sculpted abs with a side of mental well-being

Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer (2001) is a comprehensive and straightforward guide to one of the most common cancers facing men today. Drawing on decades of scientific research and medical expertise, the authors outline every aspect of prostate cancer, including potential causes, testing and diagnosis, current treatment options, and what to expect as a survivor.

• Men or the loved ones of men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and want to know what to expect.
• Healthy men who would like to stay that way.
• The medically minded who would like an overview of one of the most common forms of cancer.

Peak Mind (2021) provides a cutting-edge overview of the science of attention – looking at the various ways your mind focuses and pays attention, as well as the factors that cause our mental vigilance to lapse and weaken over time. What’s more, it lays out a simple, easy-to-follow regimen to keep your mind in tip-top shape – even as you deal with the ups and downs of life.

• Science enthusiasts interested in the frontiers of neuroscience
• Distractible procrastinators trying to find their focus
• Mindfulness skeptics interested in the science underpinning the practice

Passionista (2008) is a guide to understanding male sexuality and satisfaction. It offers answers to the questions partners may have – and shows that giving pleasure can be just as fun as receiving it. 

• Women looking to better pleasure their man
• Couples who want to deepen their sex life
• Those who want to enjoy sex to the fullest

Spiritual Activator (2023) provides a five-step program to detox your energetic body so that you can overcome the blocks that prevent you from being your highest self. By following the program over 15 days, you can cleanse yourself of negative influences and encourage abundance, love, and peace into your life.

• People trapped in negative thought patterns
• Those who feel disempowered, lost, or unfulfilled
• Seekers of peace and abundance

The Menopause Manifesto (2021) is your roadmap to health and happiness before, during, and after menopause. Despite being the most important transition for uterus-owners after puberty, menopause is shrouded in mystery and prejudice. This guide combats ignorance with scientific facts, expert advice, and a healthy dose of feminism. 

• Menstruators and ex-menstruators
• Science communicators and health educators
• Anyone invested in women’s health

“You Just Need to Lose Weight” (2023) takes a deep dive into some of society’s most harmful myths about fat people. By revealing the facts behind these common misconceptions, Aubrey Gordon gives readers the tools to analyze their own internal biases, combat anti-fat discrimination, and support the goal of social acceptance for people of all sizes.

• Anyone who wants to learn about the myths surrounding fatness
• People interested in confronting anti-fat bias and discrimination
• Supporters of fat activism

The Body Code (2023) is a companion book to The Emotion Code and presents the author’s comprehensive system for finding and clearing energy blockages and trapped emotions that cause discomfort and disease. Only by releasing these blockages and imbalances can the body’s natural ability to heal itself be fully realized.

• Those looking for mind-body healing techniques that anyone can learn
• People looking for an easy way to release emotional baggage or address chronic symptoms
• Self-help lovers looking for healing methods based on intuition and the subconscious mind

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (2010) is an updated version of the classic, definitive guide on breastfeeding. Based on the premise that breastfeeding should be the baseline standard of baby feeding, the book offers answers and techniques to both common and obscure breastfeeding challenges.

• First-time breastfeeders
• Anyone pregnant and considering breastfeeding
• Partner of a breastfeeding (or soon-to-be) mother

As a guide to optimizing female wellness, Love Yourself Well (2022) empowers women to take their health into their own hands. The book presents honest insights into the connection between the gut, brain, and vagina and promotes natural remedies for intimate problems.

• Female health advocates
• Women experiencing health problems they find difficult to talk about
• Anyone curious about the connection between the gut, brain, and vagina

Juicing for Beginners (2013) is a comprehensive guidebook that tells you everything you need to know to get started on juicing. It covers the basics of juicing, from its health benefits and machine types, to different beginner-friendly recipes to try. 

• Those new to juicing
• People seeking to lose weight
• Anyone looking to live a healthier lifestyle

The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality (2017) is the ultimate resource for postpartum women who are navigating life with a newborn and want to discover how to reclaim their health, their bodies, and their spirits.

• New and expectant mothers
• Women seeking to reclaim their bodies following a traumatic birth
• Women suffering from postpartum depression

You Can Fix Your Brain (2018) is a step-by-step guide to improving cognitive function and overall brain health. Through dietary choices, environmental adjustments, and other health practices, you can reduce brain fog, enhance your memory, and increase your mental clarity.

• People who are experiencing brain fog or are having trouble concentrating
• Those who wish to reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia
• Anyone who wants to feel sharper and improve their mental function

The Mind-Gut Connection (2016) explores the complex relationship between the gut and brain, highlighting the crucial role this connection plays in both physical and mental health. The book delves into key insights, such as the brain-gut axis, the impact of stress on gut health, and the connection between food and mental well-being, emphasizing the need for holistic care to improve overall health.

• Anyone interested in dietary lifestyles
• People struggling with emotional and mental health issues
• Those curious about how the body works

Eat to Beat Your Diet (2023) is a science-backed guide to healthy weight loss and disease-free living. It reveals surprising links between fat, metabolism, and certain nutrients, showing that eating more of the most beneficial foods is actually the path to increased health and happiness.

• Those who want to lose weight
• People looking to stave off chronic disease naturally 
• Health-conscious foodies

Becoming Supernatural (2017) explores how everyday people can become supernatural. It references breakthrough studies, ongoing research, and incredible stories from regular people that show how anyone can create incredible mental and physical changes within themselves and others by connecting to the unseen energies of the world.

• Anyone interested in intentionally improving their life
• People searching for greater connection with the world
• Those curious about how humans can directly access the quantum realm

Built to Move (2023) is your ultimate guide to building a better, healthier, more functional body. The concept is simple – it provides a handful of simple tests to assess your movement, and a handful of easy-to-follow routines to improve it. Utilizing the latest insights of mobility, sleep, and nutrition science, you’ll learn to keep your body and mind as fit as possible with minimal effort – no matter if you’re a couch potato or a world class athlete. 

• Couch potatoes looking for a minimal movement practice to stay healthy
• Professional athletes looking to keep their body as fit as possible 
• Anyone who wants to move better and without pain 

Smarter Not Harder (2023) is a guide to biohacking your metabolic, neurological, and epigenetic systems. It will show you how to maximize your well-being by making your Meat Operating System, or MeatOS, do what you want it to do by doing less – by doing things smarter, not harder.

• Lazy people who want to make their laziness work for them
• Anyone looking to improve their well-being
• Tired people looking for more energy

Gut Feelings (2023) illuminates the vital connections among emotions, the gut microbiome, and health. Taking a holistic approach to body, mind, and mood, the author offers a three-week plan to address the underlying causes of chronic illness, including stress, shame, suboptimal nutrition, and sleep.

• Self-help fans looking for mind-body approaches
• Those looking for more clarity on their relationship with food
• Wellness gurus looking for the latest on reducing inflammation and enjoying better health

Life in Five Senses (2023) is a meditation on how activating and exploring the five senses can lead to a richer, more meaningful engagement with life.

• Burned-out workers feeling disconnected from the world around them
• Sensualists who want to sink deeper into exploring sensory pleasures
• Anyone who’d like to look closer, hear better, smell sharper, taste more, and touch with intention

Pageboy (2023) plunges you into the candid and compelling world of Elliot Page's life. Navigate through stories of self-discovery, transformation, and fortitude that shaped his remarkable journey.

• Members of the LGBTQ+ community
• Allies, advocates, and identity explorers
• Fims buffs and cinemagoers

The Sleep Prescription (2022) is a practical guide to getting out of your own way and changing your behaviors to set yourself up for a better night’s sleep. It features seven days of clinical psychologist and sleep expert Dr. Aric Prather’s best tools and practices for finally achieving the healthy, restorative sleep we all need to feel our best.

• Anyone who wants to improve their sleep
• Those suffering from insomnia
• People who want to learn about the science behind sleep

The Circadian Code (2018) presents a fascinating look at the science of circadian rhythms – how human biology is timed in daily cycles. It reveals how small tweaks in things like the timing of meals, exercise, or light exposure can have an outsized impact on health and well-being.

• Frustrated dieters looking for a breakthrough
• Anyone looking for better sleep or more energy when they’re awake
• Health optimizers looking for simple daily habits than can maximize well-being

Waking the Tiger (1997) offers an enlightening perspective on trauma by exploring the dynamics that make wild animals virtually immune to traumatic symptoms. Using this knowledge, it then provides a pathway to healing through exercises that focus on bodily sensations.

• Trauma survivors looking to understand and heal their symptoms
• Readers fascinated by animal behavior and human nature
• Anyone drawn to explore how awareness, instinct, and resilience can transform suffering

Eat More, Live Well (2021) offers a fresh take on the diet and health connection, building on the importance of a diverse and thriving gut microbiome for health, well-being, and longevity.

• Frustrated calorie counters looking for a tastier way to health
• Scientific minds curious about the relationship between gut microbes and well-being
• Anyone looking for a more sustainable way to lose weight, increase energy, and live with more abundant health

Yoga Nidra Made Easy (2022) explores the roots and techniques of the practice of Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep. This practice of meditation exploring the hypnagogic state between wakefulness and sleep boasts an impressive list of verified benefits, from stress relief and better sleep to boosting critical thinking, self-reflection, and creativity.

• Anyone who is looking for an easy meditation practice – no guru required
• Those looking for better sleep, stress relief, or personal insight
• Yoga or fitness fans looking for more mind-body connection  

Built from Broken (2021) is your guide to injury prevention and natural pain relief. Whether you’re a couch potato, fitness enthusiast, or full-on athlete – this new approach to understanding joint health will lead you out of the pain/injury cycle toward a stronger, more functional body.

• Fitness enthusiasts looking to overcome joint pain and injuries
• Athletes seeking to prevent common sports injuries and improve their recovery
• Anyone who feels their body breaking down and wants to rebuild strength

In an Unspoken Voice (2010) examines how you can release trauma’s grip and restore well-being and vitality to your body, through gentle awareness of sensation and movement. The Somatic Experiencing approach provides proven techniques to process unresolved experiences and return to flow.

• Anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, or unexplained somatic issues that may have roots in past trauma
• Those fascinated by the mind-body connection and the wisdom inherent in our organic processes
• Individuals looking to enhance their resilience and capacity for self-regulation in stressful times

This Is So Awkward (2023) is the ultimate guide to navigating the cringeworthy, bewildering realm of adolescence. Blending scientific insight with compassion and frankness, this indispensable toolkit helps adults support teens through the tumultuous journey growing up.

• Parents of tweens and teens looking for guidance on puberty-related issues
• Teachers looking for advice on leading puberty education and supporting students
• Coaches and mentors interested in understanding teen experience 

Quantum Body (2023) presents a groundbreaking exploration of health and well-being, delving into the intricate relationship between quantum science and our physical existence. It introduces the concept of the quantum body, an infinite, subatomic entity that profoundly influences your physical and mental state and health, yet frequently goes unrecognized.

• Health enthusiasts interested in quantum science
• Anyone exploring nontraditional health approaches
• Fans of Deepak Chopra's work

The Mindful Body (2023) delves into the intricate connection between the mind and the body, presenting the idea that they aren’t separate entities but rather one unified system. Backed by cutting-edge research, it explores how changing our thoughts and perceptions can profoundly impact our physical well-being.

• Psychology enthusiasts exploring mind-body connection theories
• Individuals seeking holistic approaches to health and wellness
• Anyone interested in mindfulness insights

The Anatomy of Anxiety (2022) challenges the conventional view that anxiety is solely a mental disorder. It proposes that many forms of anxiety originate from bodily imbalances rather than troubled thoughts. It offers actionable strategies for managing anxiety through lifestyle and diet adjustments, while also suggesting that some forms of anxiety can serve as helpful signals for achieving a more balanced life.

• Individuals struggling with chronic anxiety
• Highly sensitive people seeking to understand and embrace their nature
• Anyone looking to deepen their self-awareness and personal growth journey

Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain (2024) delves into the vital connection between gut health and cognitive function, illustrating how a balanced gut microbiome can help prevent mental decline and neurodegenerative diseases. It offers a holistic wellness approach rooted in nutrition, physical activity, and fostering a sense of community.

• Health-conscious individuals seeking to improve gut and brain connection
• Those concerned about preventing mental decline or neurodegenerative diseases
• Readers exploring holistic approaches to nutrition and overall wellness

Life Time (2022) reveals how your body’s 24-hour biological clock shapes your health, sleep, and mental performance. Through groundbreaking research in circadian science, you’ll discover how simple timing adjustments can dramatically improve immunity, sharpen thinking, and prevent disease. Armed with this revolutionary understanding of daily rhythms, you’ll learn to optimize every hour for better health and longevity.

• Insomniacs searching for science-based solutions to sleep better
• Working professionals trying to optimize their daily performance rhythms
• Health-conscious individuals interested in preventing disease through lifestyle timing

Stronger (2025) challenges outdated biases against muscle and strength training by highlighting the crucial role of muscles in our health and wellbeing. Through fascinating stories from history to modern research, it reveals how everyone – regardless of age, gender and ability – can benefit from strength training. 

• Fitness beginners who want to understand the health benefits of strength training
• History and science readers who enjoy historical stories blended with modern research and practical application
• Anyone seeking evidence-based approaches to maintaining independence in old age

Everything Is Tuberculosis (2025) reveals how humanity’s deadliest infection is not just a biological problem but a story of profound injustice. Through the unforgettable journey of a young Sierra Leonean man named Henry Reider, you’ll discover how the disease was shaped by prejudice, why a cure that has existed for decades is withheld by corporate greed, and what it takes to fight back. It’s an urgent call to understand that the true cause of tuberculosis is injustice, and therefore, the cure must be justice.

• History buffs interested in the social impact of disease
• Activists passionate about global health equity and human rights
• Anyone curious about the intersection of medicine and society

The Biology of Trauma (2022) offers a groundbreaking view of trauma as a biological state held within the nervous system, not just as the result of external events. It explains how unresolved trauma can silently shape physical health, emotional well-being, and behavior patterns over time. Drawing on the latest research in medicine, neuroscience, and somatic healing, it presents a step-by-step, body-first approach to resolving trauma at its roots.

• People stuck in cycles of stress or burnout
• Readers exploring trauma beyond talk therapy
• Anyone seeking root-cause healing for chronic health issues

Why We Drink Too Much (2025) reveals why some people can drink socially while others spiral into dependence. It explores how alcohol hijacks ancient survival circuits in the brain, traces the spectrum from casual consumption through grey area reliance to full dependence, and explains why the answer lies in genetics and life experiences rather than weak willpower. It offers 12 science-backed principles for anyone ready to change their relationship with alcohol, from initial abstinence through to lasting sobriety.

• Anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol
• Family members and supporters of people who drink
• Healthcare professionals and addiction treatment specialists

This Is the Door (2025) is an exploration of physical pain and what it reveals about the human condition. Drawing on personal experience, neuroscience, philosophy, and spiritual tradition, it examines how suffering reshapes identity, empathy, and the way we move through the world. It argues that pain – however unwanted – can open us to a deeper understanding of our own bodies, our connections to others, and the fragility and wonder of being alive.

• Individuals navigating chronic pain, illness, or physical limitation
• Those drawn to the intersection of science, spirituality, and the body
• Anyone who has felt suffering change them, and wants to understand how pain can reshape identity

You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong (2026) reveals that most of us are unknowingly sabotaging one of our body’s most essential functions – simply because nobody ever taught us how to do it properly. Drawing on cutting-edge research in neuroscience and gut biology, it unpacks the fascinating link between your brain, your microbiome, and your digestive habits. This guide will help you transform something you do every day into a genuine source of health, ease, and yes – joy.

• chronically stressed professionals who’ve noticed their gut seems to have a mind of its own
• IBS sufferers who have struggled for years with digestive discomfort and are looking for science-backed answers
• wellness enthusiasts who want to tap into the microbiome as a lever for better overall health

The Thinking Body by Mabel Elsworth Todd is a groundbreaking book that explores the relationship between the mind and body in movement. Through detailed analysis and practical exercises, Todd challenges traditional ideas about posture and movement, offering new insights into how our thoughts and emotions can influence the way we move. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the mind-body connection and its implications for physical well-being.

• Individuals interested in the mind-body connection and its impact on movement

• Dancers, athletes, and performers looking to improve their physical abilities through mental awareness

• People seeking a deeper understanding of how their thoughts and emotions influence their posture and overall well-being