June 2024
We thought to ask a handful of key professionals in Singapore's health space to share their current reading, as well as recommendations from the past. And, this month, we have a contribution from the UK. I thank everyone who has shared their selections with us.
Some of the books currently being read are newly released, others not. In six months time perhaps they will be remembered, perhaps not. Other books in the list are those that have remained in the readers' headspace, influencing them over time. Health and longevity on the bookshelf.
Scroll down and discover. Click on the image and you will be directed to a relevant online retailer page or our own review. What books have you enjoyed reading? Make your suggestion at the bottom of page and perhaps we can enjoy and share them in the future.
Stay Healthy,
Alastair
Dr Kalpana Bhaskaran, President of the The Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association and Diabetes Singapore, has this open on her bedside table...
The Longevity Diet:
Slow Aging, Fight Disease, Optimize Weight
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And an all time favourite of Kalpana's is...
Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking
Michael Ruhlman
Regarding Ratio, Kalpana shares the following"When you know a culinary ratio, it’s not like knowing a single recipe, it’s instantly knowing a thousand. This book is written in a simple way and you will know that simple ratios rule your kitchen!"
Nurliyana Daros, lecturer at Nanyang Technological University and Executive Committee Member - Society of Behavioural Health Singapore, is currently reading...
The Health Gap: The Challenge of an Unequal World
Michael Marmot
And her second selection and recommendation...
The Myth of Normal;
Trauma Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture
Gabor Mate MD with Daniel Mate
Izabella Natrins, CEO UK & International Health Coaching Association, has this open on her nightstand...
Empowerment in Health and Wellness
Andrew A Parsons, Sue Jackson, Jackie Arnold
And Izabella's recommended book is...
You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter
Dr. Joe Dispenza
Izabella, thanks for sharing with us and appreciate your support for growing the discipline of health coaching internationally, especially between Singapore and the UK.
Felicia Toh, founder at Elevate Wellness, is now reading...
Quantum Healing (Revised and Updated):
Exploring the Frontiers of Mind/Body Medicine
Deepak Chopra MD
And her book recommendation is...
Full Catastrophe Living (Revised Edition):
Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Enjoy our guests' selections from May 2024 or our complete library of book reviews and reading lists.
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Related Resources
What is health literacy? CDC website
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Huang LY, Lin YP, Glass GF Jr, Chan EY. Health literacy and patient activation among adults with chronic diseases in Singapore: A cross-sectional study. Nurs Open. 2021 Sep;8(5):2857-2865. doi: 10.1002/nop2.873. Epub 2021 May 4. PMID: 33942559; PMCID: PMC8363362.
Liu C, Wang D, Liu C, Jiang J, Wang X, Chen H, Ju X, Zhang X. What is the meaning of health literacy? A systematic review and qualitative synthesis. Fam Med Community Health. 2020 May;8(2):e000351. doi: 10.1136/fmch-2020-000351. PMID: 32414834; PMCID: PMC7239702.