While there are many courses and tutorials online, learning from a book is still one of the best ways to greatly improve your skills. Below I have selected top Naturopathy books.
1. Holistic Anatomy: An Integrative Guide to the Human Body (2010)
Complementary and alternative approaches to health and medicine have become increasingly widespread as the limits of conventional treatments become more apparent. Holistic Anatomy presents an authoritative study of anatomy, physiology, and pathology but expands the discussion by connecting the science of the body to a variety of alternative modalities to explore how human beings exist within—and interact with—their environment, and how they experience existence in emotional and spiritual terms. Basic scientific terminology and detailed descriptions are interwoven…
2. Combining Old and New : Naturopathy for the 21st Century (2001)
This book… is highly recommended for those studying to be board certified by the American Naturopathic Medical Certification and Accreditation Board. has been adopted as a text book by several naturopathic schools. includes works by J.H. Kellogg, M.V. Kulkarni, Royal Lee, G.J. Drews, J.H. Tilden and other early naturopathic pioneers. explains what modalities are used by naturopaths. answer the questions, “Why do people get sick?”, “What is the cause of disease?” and “How do people get well?”…
3. The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide (2016)
This comprehensive, full-color guide provides detailed, easy-to-follow instructions for making and using approximately 250 herbal medicines at home, including practical tips and numerous effective formulas developed and tested by the authors, both expert herbalists with years of experience. Readers who appreciate the health-giving properties of herbal medicines but are discouraged by the high price of commercial products can now make their own preparations for a fraction of the cost. The authors tell you everything you need to know about harvesting, preparing, and administering herbs in many different forms, including…
4. A Textbook of Modern Naturopathy (2010)
Written by one of Britain’s most highly respected practitioners, a Textbook of Modern Naturopathy covers topics that every student needs to know, including holistic information rarely covered elsewhere: healthy infant nutrition, kidney health, fertility, the microcirculation, the nervous system, metabolic sediment, cell membrane health, the effects of deep-fried foods, molds and mycotoxins, and Ayurvedic principles….
5. The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine Third Edition (2012)
The most comprehensive and practical guide available to the extraordinary healing powers of natural medicine.From the world-renowned naturopathic doctors and bestselling authors of The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods comes the authoritative third edition of the classic reference work, revised and expanded to include the latest cutting-edge natural therapies for the most common ailments. Michael Murray and Joseph Pizzorno focus on promoting health and treating disease with nontoxic, natural therapies. This groundbreaking book—the leader in its field—shows you how to improve your…
6. Healing With Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition (3rd Edition) (2002)
Used as a reference by students of acupuncture, this is a hefty, truly comprehensive guide to the theory and healing power of Chinese medicine. It’s also a primer on nutrition—including facts about green foods, such as spirulina and blue-green algae, and the “regeneration diets” used by cancer patients and arthritics—along with an inspiring cookbook with more than 300 mostly vegetarian, nutrient-packed recipes.The information on Chinese medicine is useful for helping to diagnose health imbalances, especially nascent illnesses. It’s smartly paired with the whole-foods program because the Chinese have attributed various…
7. A Practical Guide To Naturopathy – Understanding The Healing Power Of Nature by Stewart Mitchell (2001-12-23) ()
Paperback Publisher: Vermillion (1742) ASIN: B01NCQNTSY Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars 3 customer reviews Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,029,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) Would you like to tell us about a lower price? If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support?…
8. Notes from a Naturopath (2014)
If you could have, do, or be anything without limits, what would you wish for? Did you wish for vibrant health? Most people take health for granted until they get sick. The truth is, without your health, nothing else matters….
9. The Herbal Apothecary: 100 Medicinal Herbs and How to Use Them (2015)
Start your path to natural wellness with the safe, trusted advice found in The Herbal Apothecary. With the guidance of naturopath JJ Pursell, you will learn how to safely create your own remedies using plants you know and love. Incorporating traditional wisdom and scientific information, The Herbal Apothecary provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to plant-based medicine. It features profiles of the 100 of the most important medicinal plants that include information on medicinal uses, identification and cultivation, and…
10. The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies: Based on the Timeless Wisdom of India’s 5,000-Year-Old Medical System (1999)
Dr. Vasant Lad, a leading authority in this field, has created an invaluable guide to treating common ailments and chronic problems with strategies tailored to your personal needs based on your dosha. Dr. Lad first explains the principles behind the science of Ayurveda, exploring the physical and psychological characteristics of each of the three doshas, or mind-body types–vata, pitta, and kapha. Once you have determined which type or combination of types you are, Dr. Lad helps you to begin your journey to the ultimate “state of balance” and well-being.Dr. Lad explains why certain…
Best Naturopathy Books Worth Your Attention
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Naturopathy for Longevity
Author(s): Dr. H.K. Bakhru
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House, Year: 4 Feb 2013, Size: 4 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2288426
Pathways of Homoeopathic Medicine: Complex Homoeopathy in its relationship to homoeopathy, naturopathy and conventional medicine
Author(s): Dr. phil. Bettina Blessing
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Year: 2011, Size: 2 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 1030304
Selected healing herbs of Himalaya: a pictorial & herbaria guide
Author(s): Joseph, G.V.R. and Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha (India) and India. Dept. of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy
Publisher: Central Council for Research in Ayurveda & Siddha, Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, Year: 2008, Size: 35 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 1298345
Please note that this booklist is not final. Some books are absolutely record-breakers according to Los Angeles Times, others are written by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant books you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.