Books That Improve Health Literacy

Health literacy is the ability to be able to find, understand, and use information and health services. This is not only essential in the proper management of any preexisting conditions but also in preventing them and maintaining optimal health throughout the lifespan [1].

Unfortunately, this is a challenge for many. When it comes to health literacy, the key is using plain language and providing available resources for individuals to best understand the important things. 

While many healthcare providers might assume their patients should know, or already know, how to take care of their health and all the things that surround it, the truth of the matter is that many struggle with this.

Thankfully, this has not gone unnoticed by healthcare professionals. In fact, there is a whole genre of resources available to help support and empower people to improve their health literacy.

Below are some excellent books to help with your health journey, recommended by Dr. Ellithorpe:

• Vibrational Medicine: The #1 Handbook of Subtle-Energy Therapiesby Richard Gerber, M.D.
• A Textbook on Edta Chelation Therapy by Elmer M. Cranton
• World Without Cancer by G. Edward Griffin
• Dissolving Illusions by Suzanne Humphries, M.D. & Roman Bystrianyk
• Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes
• Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill by Udo Erasmus 
• The Big Fat Surprise by Nina Teicholz
• Your Body’s Many Cries for Water by F Batmanghelidj, M.D.
• Pure White and Deadly by John Yudkin

Research / Support Links:

• [1] https://www.cdc.gov/healthliteracy/learn/Understanding.html