Here is our selection of books that have caught our attention and that will inspire you.
1. My ketogenic programs by Olivia Charlet & Alix Lefief-Delcourt
This book contains a preface by Dr. Daniel Pénoël, a committed physician for 40 years, a pioneer in medical and scientific aromatherapy, and the founder of a school of quantum aromatherapy. Olivia Charlet was among his students; trained not only in quantum aromatherapy, but also in nutritherapy and naturopathy. For health reasons, she adopted a ketogenic and hypotoxic diet herself. She clearly and scientifically supported shows us the reality of the existing food system, and offers awareness. Alix Lefief-Delcourt is also the author of numerous health and nutrition books.
This book is packed with information and recommendations tailored to each situation, making it easy to connect with food. In his own words: "The ketogenic diet can also be harmful to your health if not followed wisely."
She explains everything simply, precisely and interestingly:
Part 1: What is the ketogenic diet and answers the 10 most frequently asked questions.
Part 2: It takes us to meet the many stars of the ketogenic diet, describing them all in a clear and interesting way; we discover the foods to favor, practical advice on how to consume them, compatible and incompatible foods, those to avoid and their alternatives.
Part 3: 6 weeks to change your diet; understand what sugars are and how to spot them, read labels, A little challenge each week to establish new habits.
Part 4: It offers 6 ketogenic & hypotoxic plans, lasting 1 week, based on specific objectives or for different types of diet, for example: vegetarian, vegan, for serious athletes, etc.
Over 90 simple recipes, from starters to desserts, are offered, each with pictograms tailored to your needs, such as vegetarian, vegan, egg-free, and nut-free. As a bonus, at the end of the book, there's a link to download six grocery lists.
Some quotes from the book:
To truly change your diet, it takes time. It's impossible to do it overnight. Awareness is essential.
If you have any doubts and/or want to help you with this dietary change, don't hesitate to consult a ketogenic diet specialist.
My 100% hypotoxic ketogenic programs, dairy-free, gluten-free, without excess meat! Publication date: June 2017 Publisher: Leduc S. ISBN 9791028503925 351 pages Price: $27.95
2. Essential Woman – Dr. Aude Maillard
A doctor of pharmacy and aromatologist, Aude Maillard offers an integrative approach that harnesses the power of essential oils for women, in the form of a file for each age group, in 4 parts: from little girls to accomplished women. All stages of life for women: advice, rituals, medical and clear explanations to understand and act consciously.
Beauty, health, emotions, psychology, and energy—it's all here. Over 381 pages of suggestions to help you achieve your full femininity potential.
Note what the author mentions in his introduction: Femme essentielle offers you protocols like simple gestures for everyday problems. Without replacing a medical consultation, it directs you during your moments of distress towards a complementary, effective, above all preventive and very often curative therapeutic approach. On the other hand, in the absence of improvement after one month of use (for old problems) or 24 hours for acute pathologies, it will be necessary to consider other therapeutic axes, other synergies, therefore to consult your doctor and/or aromatherapy expert.
Essential Woman, a fascinating book to accompany women at each stage of their hormonal journey and which truly aims to be a hymn to women!
Essential Woman: The Guide to Essential Oils for Women: Beauty, Health, Spirituality - Publication Date: November 2019 - Publisher: TANA - ISBN 9791030102901 - 381 pages - Price: $41.95
3. Marie-Antoinette’s Rose Water and Other Voluptuous Perfumes from History – Élisabeth De Feydeau
''The perfume of a queen or a king sometimes reveals an unsuspected facet of their personality...''
Élisabeth De Feydeau is a French historian and writer who is also an expert in perfume. In this book, she reveals, with pleasure and delight, the beauty secrets of sovereigns and their often immoderate taste for perfumes, synonymous with both power and seduction. Not to mention a bit of history on the origin of these equally seductive perfumes, which have traveled throughout the centuries.
To give you an idea, here are a few snippets in summary:
Catherine de Medici is particularly known for having launched the fashion for scented gloves, an essential item of her time since they were worn by people of all walks of life. The glove was not only adorned with stones but also covered in perfumes. It is said that once she became Queen of France, she quickly imposed the fashion for Italian citrus and aromatic perfumes, as well as for small scented bottles that were slipped into the pockets of clothing.
Marie-Antoinette was praised for her beauty, her natural grace, and her desire to please. King Louis XVI, her husband, offered her the Petit Trianon, which would become her refuge when the good weather returned, so she could live there without being spied on. She loved this place so much that she asked her perfumer to bottle the Trianon for her. She loved this place so much that she would like to take it with her, everywhere. He took up the challenge by composing a perfume whose main note was rose absolute, both seductive and protective, bringing together the most precious and noble essences. For the rose was one of the queen's favorite flowers. Perfumes and flowers would be her ultimate comfort until the last and worst moments of her life, which ended tragically.
Eugenie, this seductive and sophisticated empress, loved luxury and encouraged her husband, Emperor Napoleon III, to stimulate the perfume industry. She was said to be frivolous but admired for her elegance and charm, and exuded a fascinating and enveloping aura. It was during the Second Empire that the fashion for patchouli perfumes was launched, an intoxicating scent referring to love and seduction. Eugenie was a lover of scents; she knew how to seduce and did not hesitate to use this captivating patchouli.
Not forgetting, the other famous people:
The water of the Queen of Hungary which becomes Eau de Cologne - Josephine or the madwoman for musk - Napoleon's Eau de Cologne - Queen Victoria's floral soaps - Sissi's marvelous scent - Louis XIV's orange blossom - Cleopatra's myrrh and Kyphi.
Passionate about history, monarchies and perfumes, you will all be delighted by this reading!
Marie-Antoinette's Rose Water and Other Voluptuous Perfumes from History - Publication date: November 2017 - Publisher: PRISMA - ISBN: 9782810421152 - Pages: 285 - Price: $28.95
4. The Oil-Pulling Method – Dr. Bruce Fife
Oil pulling is an Ayurvedic detoxifying practice, a very ancient method that is becoming increasingly popular. Dr. Fife, a nutritionist and naturopath, has published several books. He travels the world to educate health professionals and patients about the impressive effectiveness of the oil pulling method. Often reverently nicknamed "Dr. Coconut," he is a passionate advocate of coconut oil.
Among all the chapters, he explains the oral cavity, bacteria, fungal infections, dental caries, dental care, his method and the secrets of his therapy to detoxify and heal the entire body through a healthy mouth. More than 161 references are found at the end of the book.
To learn about the promises of the oil-pulling method, this book will teach you about this so-called "revolutionary" treatment interpreted in the light of modern science.
The Oil-Pulling Method – Health Starts with Your Mouth - Publication Date: May 2018 - Publisher: MACRO EDITIONS - ISBN: 9788893193016 - Pages: 250 - Price: $14.95
5. For a responsible wardrobe
Is our choice of clothing in line with the survival of our planet? Author Léonie Daignault-Leclerc, a designer specializing in sustainable fashion and founder of the brand Gaïa & Dubos (eco-friendly, high-end clothing for women, entirely handmade in Quebec), gives us an accurate portrait of the fashion industry, one of the most polluting in the world, and all the ethical and environmental issues associated with it.
It offers several concrete solutions to help us make better choices, as well as many tips and advice such as:
- How to buy ethically
- Opt for eco-friendly materials, animal-friendly or vegan materials
- What to Prioritize - Where to Buy - Prioritize Quality
- How to fall in love with your clothes – How to take care of them responsibly – How to give your clothes a second life
There are several Pro Tips throughout this read, which is very enjoyable from start to finish. This very enlightening, instructive, and practical book is essential to help us change and/or improve our consumption habits in a conscious and responsible manner.
For a responsible wardrobe - Publication date: October 2019 - Publisher: La Presse ISBN 9782897057541 - 204 pages Price: $29.95
These Carbohydrates That Threaten Our Brain: Why and How to Limit Gluten, Sugars, and Refined Carbohydrates
Diet plays a major role in the health of our brain. This is what internationally renowned neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter, based on scientific data (more than 260 references), reveals to us; certain carbohydrates, particularly gluten and sugars, are linked to numerous pathologies: Alzheimer's, ADHD, anxiety, headaches, depression, insomnia, etc.
What happens when our brains are exposed to these ingredients on a daily basis? And how can we protect them and promote the development of new neurons, regardless of our age?
This book offers a diet plan, practical advice, recipes, scientific studies, and the experience of a doctor and his patients. Dr. Perlmutter not only explains how to eat well for a healthy brain, but also details the reasons why; how to limit gluten, sugar, and refined carbohydrates, carbohydrate addiction and fat phobia, why to say no to grains, inflammation, not to mention the importance of a good night's sleep, and more.
This bestseller has changed the eating habits of hundreds of thousands of people!
Title: These carbohydrates that threaten our brain: why and how to limit gluten, sugars and refined carbohydrates For a responsible wardrobe - Publication date: May 2019 - Publisher: Marabout ISBN 9782501135559 - 470 pages Price: $12.95
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