Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Enhanced Wellness Living, Kelly Engelmann, FNP-BC, present’s our list of…

Recommended Reads!

What are you feeding your mind and soul?

Walking into the new year, a quote by James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, resonates:

“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.”

If you haven’t already, take time to listen to this podcast with James and Brene Brown, and order yourself a copy of Atomic Habits!

What are you feeding your mind and soul?

“To form meaningful connections with others, we must first connect with ourselves” -Brene Brown.

This month we are digging into Brene Brown’s NYT Best Seller, Atlas of the Heart, in support of our journey to create a lifestyle of health, wellness, and resilience! If you haven’t already, take time to listen to this podcast with Brene and Oprah, and order yourself a copy of Atlas of the Heart!

At Enhanced Wellness Living, we are passionate about our food first lifestyle! Fuel your health with this month’s read!

“We are all capable of so much more than we allow ourselves to be…So let’s hit reset. Let’s begin anew the process of stepping into that person we always wanted, and deserve, to be.”― Rich Roll, The Plantpower Way: Whole Food Plant-Based Recipes and Guidance for The Whole Family

This month we are digging into, The Plantpower Way! We hope it fills your appetite for wellness!

What are you feeding your mind and soul? Join us on our mental health journey with this month’s read!

“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.”― Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps The Score

What are you feeding your mind and soul?

“I think a dress can make you feel good. However, a dress comes off. There’s no dress, there’s no coat, there’s no pair of shoes that can compete with the feeling that you have when you feel really good in your body.” -Norma Kamali, I Am Invincible

This month, we are digging into fashion designer turned health guru, Norma Kamali’s book, I Am Invincible! It’s going to be a great read and we’re excited to share it with you!

What are you feeding your mind and soul?

“My father Ted Williams firmly believed, ‘Perfection is attainable if you dare to work hard enough.’ “

-Claudia Williams, daughter of Ted Williams

This month we are reading, The Cloudbuster Nine by Anne R. Keene. Be inspired by American Baseball Hall of Famer and WWII fighter pilot, Ted Williams’ resilience!

What are you feeding your mind and soul?

“Replace fear of your own inner experience with a curious, gentle, welcoming attitude-free of judgement, self-blame, and aversion.” -Melanie Greenberg, The Stress-Proof Brain

This month we are reading, The Stress-Proof Brain, by Melanie Greenberg, PhD. Transform your stress response from crazy to cool with mind-calming techniques and modern day science!

What are you feeding your mind and soul?

“An Aha moment is often found during an unexpected moment when you least expect it.” -Said Hasyim, Peak Human Clock

This month we are reading Peak Human Clock by Said Hasyim. This book is the ultimate guide to fixing your circadian rhythm to optimize overall wellness and perform at superhuman levels every day!

What are you feeding your mind and soul?

“The fork is your most powerful tool to change your health and the planet; food is the most powerful medicine to heal chronic illness.”

-Dr. Mark Hyman, Food Fix

This month we’re diving into Dr. Mark Hyman’s Food Fix. If you want to save the planet, start with what you eat!

What are you feeding your mind and soul?

“The tapestry of my life was a ruin of unraveling threads. The brightest parts were a nonsensical madman’s weaving. And now every day was a grey stitch, laid down with an outpatient’s patience, one following the next following the next, a story in lines, like a railway track to nowhere, telling absolutely nothing.”

-Tapestry of Health

Dig into this month’s read, Tapestry of Health: Weaving Wellness into Your Life Through the New Science of Integrative Medicine. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, then this is the read for you!

What are you feeding your mind and soul?

“There are countless years wasted between wellness and death for most Americans. Most of my patients can’t remember what “good health” feels like or the last time they felt it. Most report that childhood or young adulthood marked the end of being comfortable in their bodies.”

-Blood Sugar Doesn’t Lie

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, so we thought it would be a perfect time to introduce one of our favorite books and EWL’s book of the month: Blood Sugar Doesn’t Lie by Dr. Ben Galyardt! Blood sugar regulation is important for us all, so whether you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or just want more info on how to feel better, your blood sugar is a great place to start. It’s attainable to feel good at any age!

What are you feeding your mind and soul?

“I created and wrote The 21st Century Man to help men feel great, look good, and have better physical intimacy. The book is a buffet of world-class information written by 50 extraordinary professionals. The goal is to manage your health in a way that avoids health issues or catches them while they are still minor problems.”
― Judson Brandeis, The 21st Century Man: Advice from 50 Top Doctors and Men’s Health Experts to Help You Feel Great, Look Good and Have Better Sex

Lead author Judson Brandeis, MD, is a renowned men’s health specialist and urologic surgeon. In his view, if we have a strong male in the home leading the family and the family’s health then we have a healthy home. The 21st Century Man devotes entire sections to the most common causes of mortality, nutrition, exercise, aesthetics, addiction, mental health, relationships, lifestyle, and more. Gift this to the special men in your life this Christmas season!

What are you feeding your mind and soul?

Dr. Kara Fitzgerald believes it is our daily choices that impact our health and we must make good ones to Live Life Well.

“It’s up to you. It’s up to how you live your life, which influences what genes are on and what genes are off. This is wildly important for us to understand and embrace this reality. Because we have to take responsibility for our health, we absolutely do.”

Snag her books, Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better and its companion Better Broth and Healing Tonics to improve your longevity today!

What are you feeding your mind and soul?

The Longevity Diet focuses on the 5-day Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet to improve your health by losing that stubborn weight and fighting disease with the benefits fasting provides!

“Can what you eat change how long and how well you live? The clinically proven answer is yes. And The Longevity Diet is easier to follow than you think.”

Check back each month for new recommendations!