I recommend this book as a must-read. Dr. Brady uses his 15 years of experience as a university professor and clinical practitioner of alternative and natural medicine to help you sort through what's best for your health. He answers commonly asked questions like: What diet strategies are best? What nutritional supplements are really necessary? Are herbs a safe and effective alternative to many medications? What types of doctors and health care providers are available to help, and what are the differences among them? Are there low-cost basic strategies to help aleviate many common chronic ailments including arthritis, chronic fatigue, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and fibromyalgia?

"Health Revolution: What You Really Need to Know to Stay Healthy in a Sick World” by Dr. David Brady.

I recommend “Ultra Metabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss” by Dr. Mark Hyman. Dr. Hyman ("Ultra-Prevention: The 6 Week Plan That Will Make You Healthy for Life") delivers plenty of scientifically grounded information about weight-loss myths, effective individualized strategies centered on the theme of stoking metabolism, and a detailed six-week plan — complete with menus and recipes — that "will help you lose 11 to 21 pounds" in those first six weeks.

Two books, “The Paleo Diet” and “The Paleo Diet for Athletes” by Dr. Loren Cordain, delve heavily into nutrition based on the body’s molecular structure and metabolism, rather than focusing on FDA food pyramids. "The Paleo Diet" blends medical research with a healthy sprinkling of individual anecdotes, practical tips and recipes designed to create a sustainable lifestyle, rather than a simple monthlong diet; Dr. Cordain even includes cooking recommendations and nationwide sources for wild game.