If you’re new to natural, nontoxic living, it can quickly become overwhelming with so many different perspectives and opinions. This guide’s goal is to simplify this process for you and introduce you to foundational health steps all in one place. Bookmark this post and refer back to as often as needed.
These resources changed my life for the better. I grew up eating a lot of unhealthy food, using toxic beauty and cleaning products, and not honoring my body’s needs. This changed when I got married in the summer of 2019, and shortly after became pregnant with my first baby. I’ve been on an incredible journey since then, unlearning and learning so much, and healing in many ways. I hope you find these resources to be as helpful to you as they were, and still are, to me.
We are going to cover:
- Healthy Eating
- Nontoxic Living
- Physical Health
- Psychological Health
- Spiritual Health
Keep in mind, I don’t always resonate with every aspect of every resource. I encourage you to use your own discernment—take what serves you and leave the rest. Everyone’s journey is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another.
Don’t allow yourself to stress over perfectionism or things out of your control. Focus on achieving a healthy balance, and remember, your health journey is a lifelong process. It’s not meant to be achieved overnight. The stress caused by fear, anxiety or perfectionism isn’t conducive to healing. Find comfort and peace in the fact that we were created with a resilient body that is always healing and is always working to keep itself in balance.
Some of these books are still in queue to be read, but I am still listing based on the recommendations of trusted sources.
Healthy Eating
Books
Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon is a cookbook that blends traditional food wisdom with modern nutritional science. It emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods, fermented foods, and healthy fats, challenging conventional dietary guidelines.
Homegrown Education: These are incredibly informative guides based on traditional, ancestral way of eating, and reducing toxin exposure in food. If you find yourself overwhelmed by lengthy resources, these guides are shorter than the average book, but still very comprehensive and easy to understand.
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price is a groundbreaking study on the effects of modern diets compared to traditional, nutrient-rich foods. Through global research, Price documents the decline in health, dental structure, and overall vitality in populations that adopted processed foods, highlighting the importance of ancestral nutrition.
Deep Nutrition by Catherine Shanahan explores how traditional diets influence genetic expression, health, and longevity. It emphasizes the importance of ancestral eating patterns—rich in healthy fats, bone broths, and fermented foods—for optimal well-being and disease prevention.
The Mineral Method is a holistic approach to health that focuses on the importance of mineral balance in the body. The method aims to optimize physical and mental well-being by addressing mineral deficiencies and imbalances through nutrition and supplementation, promoting energy, hormonal health, and overall vitality.
Cu-RE Your Fatigue by Morley M. Robbins explores the root causes of chronic fatigue through the lens of mineral imbalances, particularly copper, iron, and magnesium. Robbins presents the Root Cause Protocol (RCP) as a natural approach to restoring energy and overall health by rebalancing essential nutrients.
Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat: Why Well-Raised Meat Is Good for You and Good for the Planet challenges common misconceptions about meat consumption, arguing that well-raised, regenerative meat is both nutritionally essential and environmentally sustainable. The book explores the ethical, health, and ecological benefits of responsible animal agriculture, advocating for a more holistic approach to food production and consumption.
What Your Food Ate: How to Restore Our Land and Reclaim Our Health explores the connection between soil health, farming practices, and human well-being. The book reveals how the nutrients in our food are directly influenced by the way it’s grown, emphasizing the importance of regenerative agriculture for both environmental and personal health.
Podcasts
Wise Traditions Podcast explores a wealth of topics related to traditional diets, holistic health, and ancestral wisdom. The podcast features interviews with experts in nutrition, wellness, and alternative health practices, focusing on how traditional food choices can improve overall well-being.
Freely Rooted Podcast delves into women’s holistic health, sustainable living, and nutrition from an ancestral perspective. The podcast provides valuable insights into nurturing the body, mind, and spirit, with episodes dedicated to hormone health, natural wellness practices, cycle observation and creating a balanced, rooted life.
The Homegrown Podcast focuses on sustainable living, gardening, and cultivating a natural, self-sufficient lifestyle. It offers practical advice on growing your own food, embracing homesteading practices, and living in harmony with nature, all while fostering a deeper connection to the environment and healthier living choices.
Just Ingredients Podcast focuses on promoting clean, healthy living by helping listeners make informed decisions about food, beauty, and lifestyle products. Karalynn shares insights on how to replace harmful ingredients with natural alternatives to support overall wellness and sustainability.
Websites
Weston A. Price Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on promoting traditional nutrition and holistic health. The site provides resources on the benefits of nutrient-dense, whole foods, ancestral diets, and the importance of sustainable farming practices for optimal health.
Weston A. Price Foundation ABC’s of Nutrition is a directory of blog posts that offer a comprehensive guide to understanding traditional nutrition principles. It covers essential nutrients, the importance of whole foods, and how these practices contribute to overall health and wellness based on the research of Weston A. Price. This is a good starting point if you are new to nourished living.
Root Cause Protocol Free Handbook Download is a comprehensive guide to addressing chronic health issues through a mineral balancing approach. Developed by Morley Robbins, the protocol focuses on rebalancing key minerals like magnesium, copper, and iron to restore energy and overall health naturally.
Fallon’s Table Nourishing Meal Plans is a shop offering a variety of recipes that support traditional nutrition and healthy living. The shop features a selection of cookbooks that feature nutrient-dense foods, supplements, and kitchen tools inspired by the principles of Weston A. Price and Sally Fallon, and Morley Robbins, aimed at fostering better health and wellness.
Real Milk Finder is a resource from the Weston A. Price Foundation that helps users locate sources of raw milk in their area. The site connects individuals with farms, co-ops, and distributors that provide high-quality, raw milk, supporting the foundation’s advocacy for nutrient-dense, traditional foods.
Eatwild.com is dedicated to promoting the benefits of grass-fed meat, dairy, and other pasture-raised products. It provides information on the health advantages of eating food from animals raised on natural diets, along with a directory of local farms offering pasture-raised products.
Find A Spring is an online directory that helps users locate natural, clean, and unprocessed spring water sources near them. The site promotes the benefits of fresh spring water and encourages sustainable, mindful water collection for better health and hydration.
Instagram Profiles
- Westonaprice
- just.ingredients
- thefoodbabe
- livewildbewell
- homegrown_education
- realfoodgangstas
- therootcauseprotocol
Courses
Freely Rooted Course by Kori Meloy is a course designed to guide individuals toward holistic health by integrating nutrition, self-care, and sustainable living practices. It provides in-depth coaching and resources for achieving hormone balance, improving overall well-being, and adopting a natural lifestyle rooted in wellness, all while fostering a deeper connection to the body and mind.
Nontoxic Living
Books
A Healthier Home: The Room by Room Guide to Make Any Space A Little Less Toxic by Shawna Holman is a practical guide to reducing toxins in your living environment. It offers simple, actionable steps to create a cleaner, healthier home by making informed choices about household products, air quality, and everyday habits.
Really Very Crunchy: A Beginner’s Guide to Removing Toxins from Your Life Without Adding Them to Your Personality is a lighthearted yet informative guide to embracing a more natural, toxin-free lifestyle. With humor and practicality, it helps readers make simple, sustainable changes to reduce toxins in their food, home, and personal care routines—without feeling overwhelmed.
Walking In Wellness Guide by Dr. Courtney Kayla: This is a fantastic guide but looks like it is currently unavailable. I will update once I have more information whether it’ll be available again.
Podcasts
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast encourages families to spend more time outdoors, aiming for 1,000 hours of outdoor play each year. Hosted by Ginny Yurich, the podcast shares tips and insights on the benefits of nature for children’s development, well-being, and fostering family connections through outdoor activities.
Websites
Modern Alternative Mama is a website dedicated to natural living, holistic health, and toxin-free parenting. It offers practical resources on real food nutrition, natural remedies, pregnancy, and non-toxic home care, empowering families to make informed, health-conscious choices.
3 Little Plums is a website focused on creating a healthier home environment by reducing toxins in everyday products. It provides practical guides, product recommendations, and research-backed insights to help families make safer choices for personal care, cleaning, and overall well-being.
Blodgett Dental Care shares insights on holistic and biological dentistry, focusing on whole-body health through oral care. It covers topics like the connection between dental health and overall wellness, non-toxic treatment options, and ways to achieve optimal oral health naturally.
Just Ingredients blog provides expert-backed insights on clean living, holistic health, and non-toxic product choices. It covers topics like nutrition, skincare, hormone balance, and overall wellness, helping readers make informed decisions for a healthier lifestyle.
Food Babe blog investigates the ingredients in everyday foods, exposing harmful additives and advocating for cleaner, more transparent food industry practices. It offers practical tips, product recommendations, and strategies for making healthier, more informed food choices.
Instagram Profiles
- just.ingredients
- earthleywellness
- alittlelesstoxic
- reallyverycrunchy
- 3littleplums
- wakeupandreadthelabels
- naturalnursemomma
- glyphosategirl
Physical Health
Books
The Body Keeps Score explores how trauma reshapes the brain and body, offering insights into healing through neuroscience, therapy, and holistic approaches. It’s a powerful resource for understanding the mind-body connection and reclaiming well-being after trauma.
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price is a groundbreaking study on the effects of modern diets compared to traditional, nutrient-rich foods. Through global research, Price documents the decline in health, dental structure, and overall vitality in populations that adopted processed foods, highlighting the importance of ancestral nutrition.
Dirty Genes: A Revolutionary Approach to Health and Wellness Through Nutritional Genetics and Personalized Plans for a Happier, Healthier You explores how genetic variations influence health and wellness. The book offers a personalized approach to improving overall health by identifying “dirty genes” and providing nutrition and lifestyle strategies to optimize gene function and prevent disease.
10% Human: How Your Body’s Microbes Hold the Key to Health and Happiness by Alanna Collen delves into the fascinating world of the human microbiome, revealing how the trillions of microbes living in and on our bodies significantly influence our health, mood, and overall well-being. The book explores the crucial role these microbes play in digestion, immunity, and disease prevention, offering insights into how to nurture and balance them for optimal health.
The Book of Lymph: Self-Care Practices to Enhance Immunity, Health, and Beauty by Lisa Levitt Gainsley is a guide to understanding and supporting the lymphatic system for overall health, immunity, and well-being. It offers practical self-care techniques, including lymphatic massage and movement practices, to reduce inflammation, improve detoxification, and promote radiant health from the inside out.
Facial Diagnosis of Cell Salt Deficiencies: A User’s Guide provides a comprehensive approach to understanding how specific deficiencies in cell salts manifest on the face. The book offers practical guidance for identifying these deficiencies through facial analysis and provides solutions for restoring balance through the use of cell salts.
Move Your DNA 2nd ed: Restore Your Health Through Natural Movement explores how modern lifestyles limit natural movement and impact overall health. The book provides practical guidance on incorporating more natural, functional movement into daily life to improve mobility, strength, and well-being.
The Metanoia Method: How the Brain, Body, and Bible Work Together integrates neuroscience, psychology, and spiritual principles to guide readers toward healing and transformation. The book offers a step-by-step method to rewire the brain, promote physical well-being, and align with Biblical teachings, providing a holistic approach to mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health explores the critical relationship between metabolism and overall health. The book provides insights into how boosting metabolism through lifestyle and dietary changes can enhance energy levels, support longevity, and optimize well-being, offering practical tips for a healthier, more vibrant life.
Websites
Hormone Healing RD provides insights and resources focused on balancing hormones through nutrition and lifestyle changes. The blog offers expert advice on managing conditions such as PCOS, thyroid imbalances, and adrenal fatigue, helping individuals take a holistic approach to hormonal health and overall well-being.
Nervous System Chiro provides information on chiropractic care focused on the nervous system’s role in health and healing. It emphasizes techniques that support optimal nervous system function to promote overall wellness, reduce stress, and improve the body’s ability to heal naturally.
Youtube
Caitlin Englebert emphasizes the importance of movement through intentional stretching and mobility exercises. Caitlin shares guided stretches and movement practices designed to improve flexibility, release tension, and support overall well-being in a natural and holistic way.
Instagram Profiles
- soma.holistics
- fascialcare
- lymphloveclub
- Hormonehealingrd
- meg_langston
- spiritofhealthkc
- blodgettdentalcare
- restoration.dentistry
Courses and Programs
The Nourished Nervous System program by East West Healing is designed to restore and support the nervous system through nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and healing practices. This comprehensive program helps individuals reduce stress, enhance emotional resilience, and optimize overall health by nourishing the body and balancing the nervous system.
Replenish Your Minerals and focuses on addressing mineral deficiencies that impact hormonal health and overall wellness. Through personalized nutrition plans and targeted supplementation, the program aims to restore optimal mineral levels, improving energy, mood, and hormonal balance for better health. Want a deeper dive? Master Your Minerals includes an HTMA test and a deep dive into your health status for a personalized program.
Psychological Health
Books
The Body Keeps Score: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk explores how trauma reshapes the brain and body, offering insights into healing through neuroscience, therapy, and holistic approaches. It’s a powerful resource for understanding the mind-body connection and reclaiming well-being after trauma.
Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life provides essential guidance on setting healthy boundaries in various aspects of life. The book offers practical advice on how to establish limits with family, friends, work, and relationships, empowering individuals to take control of their lives, protect their well-being, and cultivate healthier, more balanced connections.
Keep Your Love On: Connection Communication And Boundaries offers a faith-based approach to building strong, healthy relationships through intentional communication, emotional connection, and firm boundaries. The book provides practical tools for cultivating love, trust, and respect in marriages, friendships, and family dynamics.
Safe People: How to Find Relationships that are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren’t helps readers identify healthy, supportive relationships while recognizing and avoiding toxic ones. The book offers practical strategies for building safe, nurturing connections, promoting emotional well-being, and fostering trust in both personal and professional relationships.
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships introduces a compassionate approach to communication that fosters deeper understanding, empathy, and connection in relationships. The book provides practical tools for expressing needs clearly, resolving conflicts peacefully, and building healthier, more fulfilling interactions in both personal and professional life.
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High provides strategies for handling difficult, high-stakes conversations with confidence and clarity. The book teaches practical communication skills to navigate conflict, improve relationships, and achieve positive outcomes in both personal and professional settings.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It’s Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature explores the connection between emotional health and spiritual maturity. The book emphasizes that true spiritual growth cannot occur without addressing emotional issues, offering practical steps to develop both emotional and spiritual well-being in a balanced, integrated way.
Check out my Female Health & Fertility Resources Guide for more resources.
Spiritual Health
Books
The One Year Chronological Bible NIV by Tyndale presents the Bible in the order the events actually occurred, offering a unique reading experience that helps readers understand the timeline of biblical history. Divided into daily readings, this version of the Bible enables a comprehensive and immersive journey through the Scriptures, helping individuals connect the historical narrative with their faith.
Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible provides readers with valuable insights into the cultural, historical, and social context of the biblical world. Featuring notes and articles from leading scholars, this Bible helps readers understand how the culture and traditions of ancient Israel and the early church influenced the events and teachings of Scripture, deepening the reader’s comprehension and appreciation of the Bible.
Every Woman a Theologian: Know What You Believe. Live It Confidently. Communicate It Graciously by Phylicia Masonheimer empowers women to study and understand theology, equipping them to live out their faith with confidence. The book emphasizes the importance of knowing what you believe, living it authentically, and communicating your beliefs graciously, making theology accessible and practical for everyday life.
Every Woman A Theologian Ebooks by Phylicia Masonheimer offers a collection of affordable ebooks designed to help individuals grow in their faith, understand theology, and live with intention. The eBooks cover topics like biblical study, spiritual growth, and how to communicate faith confidently and gracefully in everyday life.
The Case for Christ, Revised & Updated: A Journalist’s Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus by Lee Strobel is a compelling exploration of the historical evidence surrounding the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Written by a former investigative journalist, the book examines the facts and evidence from a legal and journalistic perspective, providing a persuasive argument for the truth of Christianity.
The Daily Grace Co Bible study collection offers a variety of beautifully designed, in-depth studies aimed at deepening understanding of Scripture. These studies cover a wide range of topics, from specific books of the Bible to themes like prayer, grace, and faith, providing structured guidance for personal or group study.
Podcasts
BibleProject Podcast explores the themes, stories, and ideas found throughout Scripture, offering deep theological insights in a conversational format. Hosted by BibleProject creators, the podcast delves into biblical history, key concepts, and how various parts of the Bible interconnect, helping listeners gain a richer understanding of God’s Word.
Verity Podcast by Phylicia Maisonheimer focuses on deepening understanding of theology, Scripture, and the Christian faith. Phylicia explores topics related to biblical truth, women’s spiritual growth, and addressing cultural issues from a biblical perspective, offering practical insights and encouraging women to live confidently and faithfully according to God’s Word.
The Daily Grace Podcast offers encouraging and practical discussions on topics related to faith, Scripture, and spiritual growth. The podcast features episodes that delve into Bible study, theology, and how to apply biblical truths to everyday life, helping listeners grow in their relationship with God and understanding of His Word.
Websites
biblehub.com is an online resource offering a wide range of Bible study tools and references. It provides access to various Bible translations, commentaries, interlinear texts, concordances, and Greek and Hebrew lexicons, making it an invaluable tool for in-depth Bible study and understanding of Scripture.
The Bible Project is a nonprofit organization that creates visually engaging, biblically accurate, and theologically rich resources to help people explore the Bible. Through animated videos, study guides, and podcasts, BibleProject provides clear explanations of Scripture, biblical themes, and theological concepts, making it easier for individuals to understand and engage with the Bible.
Every Woman A Theologian blog features a collection of thoughtful and insightful writings on faith, theology, and spiritual growth. These articles explore topics such as biblical truth, personal holiness, and how to apply Christian beliefs in modern life, providing practical wisdom for women seeking to live out their faith with confidence.
The Daily Grace Co blog offers encouraging and insightful articles focused on spiritual growth, Bible study, and practical application of faith in everyday life. The blog features a variety of topics, including devotionals, Bible study tips, and reflections on living out the Gospel with grace and intention.
Instagram Profiles
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