Sunday, December 10, 2006

HIGHLY SUGGESTED READING

FOR HUMANS:

Vaccines: Are They Really Safe and Effective?
Written by Neil Z. Miller.
Available through www.thinktwice.com
(Excellent, broad coverage of the subjects of vaccine damage and fallacies.)

Fit for Life
Written by Harvey & Marilyn Diamond.
Available through www.amazon.com
(Very foundational—brilliant.)

Fit for Life II
Written by Harvey & Marilyn Diamond.
Available through www.amazon.com
(Additionally foundational and brilliant.)

Vibrant Health From Your Kitchen
Written by Bernard Jensen, Ph.D., Clinical Nutritionist.
Available through www.amazon.com
(Very foundational, a great follow-up to Fit for Life.)

Dr. Jensen’s Guide to Better Bowel Care
Written by Dr. Bernard Jensen.
Available through www.amazon.com
(Probably the best education a person can get in one book on the subject of digestion, especially the colon—a priceless read. The only thing that I personally, strongly disagree with is the taking of [non-whole-food] calcium supplements…otherwise worth its weight in diamonds!)

Diet for a New America
Written by John Robbins.
Available through www.amazon.com
(Probably the best book on the subject of meat and dairy—their impact on human bodies and our natural resources. It won a Pulitzer Prize.)

FOR DOGS AND CATS:

Vaccine Guide for Dogs & Cats
Written by Catherine J.M. Diodati, MA
Available through www.thinktwice.com
(The best, most well-rounded work that I have personally seen on the subject of the dangers and fallacies of vaccinating dogs and cats.)

The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat
Written by Juliette de Bairacli Levy.
Available through www.naturalrearing.com and www.amazon.com
(Ahh…the most naturalist book that I have ever referenced on the subject of what dogs and cats are really designed to eat, plus herbal medicine for dogs and cats. I pretty much agree completely with Juliette on what to feed companion dogs and cats, with the exception of the use of grains. Where Juliette uses grains, I use steamed yams—much more digestible. [See postings from November in Kathleen’s blog entitled “WHAT’S REALLY IN PET FOOD” AND “WHAT KATHLEEN FEEDS HER DOGS.”)

Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats
Written by Richard H. Pitcairn, D.V.M., Ph.D., & Susan Hubble Pitcairn
Available through www.amazon.com
(A very broad and useful reference book written by the most well-known holistic Vet. in the country. In my opinion, less of a naturalistic view than Juliette Levy, but very complementary.)

How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend
Written by the Monks of New Skete
Available through www.amazon.com
(The best single obedience training source for the self-taught. Just happens to be written by monks who just happen to raise German shepherds. The information, when applied by a disciplined and loving household, prevents the need for obedience training classes! It worked for us and it's still working--on our second generation of dog-children! If you have any obedience training "issues," I may be able to help. I have a background in animal rescue and obedience training assistance. Just e-mail me at: kathleenanddogs@yahoo.com.)

The New Natural Cat
Written by Anitra Frazier
Available through www.amazon.com
(Much like Pitcairn’s book [above], but much more specifically detailed info. for cats.)