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12.18.18

10 Books That Make Incredible Gifts This Season

Gifting books can be an incredible way to connect with friends and family. It shows depth of thought, provides an interesting topic for future conversation and shows that you care about their interests.

If their interests include wellness – we’ve got your back.

From functional to inspiring, entertaining to downright beautiful, this collection of covers is sure to point you in the direction of the perfect present for the health-loving friend who is impossible to shop for…amazing books how to change your mind book coverhow to change your mind by michael pollan | This book comes from food god – and author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma – Michael Pollan. Offering a blend of science, memoir, travel writing, history, and medicine, Michael explores how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from conditions such as depression, addiction and anxiety. Controversial, future-focused and down right fascinating… CHECK OUTamazing books hippie book cover
hippie by paulo coelho | Best-selling author Paulo Coelho draws from his own life to paint a picture of “a generation that longed for peace and dared to challenge the established social order” . This autobiography, written in the third person, is a fun read and mental escape. Have a friend obsessed with The Alchemist? You’re welcome. CHECK OUT
The Sex Issue goop book coverThe sex issue by goop | The Sex Issue, a new book from the editors of GOOP, dives deep on all things sexual. Here are a few of the sexiest highlights. Its chapters are casual, but comprehensive – serious, but still entertaining. From seduction to sex toys, pelvic floor exercises to libido-boosting superfoods, it’s all in the book. CHECK OUT
amazing books nurture book coverNurture by Erica Chidi Cohen | Doula, educator, and co-founder of LA’s LOOM  a center for reproductive empowerment, Erica Chidi Cohen possesses a deeply nurturing spirit and a decade of experience working with women from all walks of life. Her deep understanding of our bodies’ inner workings and use of modern, straightforward tools have helped so many women experience a more empowered approach to their reproductive health. Nurture, Erica’s debut book, channels all that knowledge into one source — an “all-in-one pregnancy and birthing book for modern mothers-to-be and their partners who want a more integrative approach.” CHECK OUT
amazing books the archetype book cover The archetype diet by dana james | Functional medicine “food coach”, Dana James is a triple certified nutritionist who is also trained in cognitive behavioral therapy. Her approach is modern and holistic – in other words, it’s about much more than just food. Through the pages of her new book, The Archetype Diet, Dana shares her learnings from one-on-one coaching with women around the world. Here’s one of our fave recipes from the book to get you started. CHECK OUT
amazing books body love book cover body love by kelly Leveque | We’ve been sharing celebrity nutritionist, Kelly LeVeque’s genius nutrition advice for years, and we’re thrilled when she announced her debut book, which contains the best of her essential balanced living advice. Kelly cuts through any food confusion like a knife through room temp coconut oil, getting down and nerdy with the science behind the nutrition tips she slings. It’s no wonder A-list celebs flock to Kelly for guidance — and results. CHECK OUT
amazing books renegade beauty book coverrenegade beauty by nadine artemis | Nadine Artemis is a wellness goddess through and through. Here she highlights the natural elements of sun, fresh air, water, the earth, and plants in the pursuit of beauty that radiates from within. “This book is a comprehensive resource for anyone who wants to simplify their self-care routine, take their health into their own hands, and discover their own radiant beauty.” CHECK OUT
amazing books guru jagat book coverInvincible living by guru jagat | Kundalini yoga, which focuses on breath and the power of internal energy, is the kind of ancient, but accessible self-care practice filled with benefits for the modern wellness warrior. Kundalini master, Guru Jagat, is on a mission to get us all hooked on our own sense of inner balance with a personal style that is both intensely focused and disarmingly down-to-earth — all of which she breaks down in this bestselling book. Peek here for our interview with Jagat. CHECK OUT
the noma guide to fermentation book coverthe noma guide to fermentation by rene redzepi and david zilber | Noma is the Michelin-starred restaurant in Copenhagen that put foraging on the map for the high-end food scene. It’s been hailed as the best restaurant in the world four times over, and at its helm, the humble yet fiercely curious leader behind it all is Danish chef Rene Redzepi. The Noma Guide to Fermentation similar to Noma itself, is a major undertaking (10 years in the making). We recently had the chance to chat with the master himself — this gorgeous and highly giftable cookbook is the next best thing. CHECK OUT

amazing books how to cook without a book coverhow to cook without a cookbook by pam anderson | New York Times bestselling author Pam Anderson updated her classic cookbook that helped put “cooking by heart” on the map, and the result is this pretty and practical guide. Technique driven and loaded with simple recipes for total culinary freedom, it’s the perfect gift for someone just starting on their own cooking journey.CHECK OUT

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