Have you ever gotten lost in a good book? Many people can say that for fictional reading, but have you ever gotten lost in a non-fiction book? It can happen when you are encountering material that is new to you or that leads to positive changes. When choosing non-fiction inspirational books, it helps to have a list of books others have recommended. This blog is going to give you a list of health, nutrition, and household management books that will help you gain knowledge to lead a healthier life.

Personal Story

I love to read! Since childhood, I have “gone missing” and later found in a quiet place, deeply involved in a good book. Now days I limit my fun, fiction reading to summers. I mainly read books to help me lead a healthier life.

What follows are some of my favorite health, nutrition, and household management books. Due to space, I will list only a few in each category. It was really hard to choose my favorites.

Health Recommendations

Health is a group with a wide spectrum of topics. Besides that, ongoing research causes information to change often. Even though many older titles have time-honored information, I like to compare information in those with newer copyright dates. In many cases, the authors have written multiple books, but I will only list one.

General Reference

Merck Manual of Medical Information, Second Home Edition

Family Health and Medical Guide, Robert B. Kellly, Medical Editor

Women

Women, Hormones, & the Menstrual Cycle, by Ruth Trickey

Naturally Healthy Woman, by Shonda Parker

Botanical Medicine for Women’s Heath, by Aviva Romm

Naturally Healthy Pregnancy, by Shonda Parker

Children

Mommy Diagnostics, by Shonda Parker

The ABC Herbal, by Steven Horne

Men

The Male Herbal, by James Green

Herbs

Medical Herbalism, by David Hoffman

The Botanical Safety Handbook, edited by Michael McGuffin, Christopher Hobbs, Roy Upton, and Alicia Golgerg

Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green

Nutrition Recommendations

The Schwarzenbein Principle, by Diana Schwarzbein, MD and Nancy Deville

The Daniel Plan Cookbook, by Rick Warren, Daniel Amen, Mark Hyman

Household Management

Personal productivity

More, by Todd Wilson

Living Forward, by Michael Hyatt & Daniel Harkavy

Steven Covey books

House Maintenance

Organizing from the Inside Out, by Julie Morganstern

Speed Cleaning, by Jeff Campbell

Family Management

Love & Respect, by Dr. Emerson Eggerich

Faith Training, by Joe White, Ed. D

Spiritual Parenting, by Michelle Anthony

Action Step

You can find many helpful books at your local library, which may also have audio books to listen to while you drive, walk, or do housework. It is my hope that you will choose a book to read this month, so you can gain knowledge to lead a healthier life.

May God bless your healthful endeavors!

Joni

P.S. Please encourage others by writing about some of your favorite books in the comment section.