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The TOP 15 BOOKS for people with chronic illness: Heal from CIRS and beyond!

The TOP 15 BOOKS for people with chronic illness: Heal from CIRS and beyond!

Update: 2025-07-30
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For more information and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com


Welcome to another episode of The CIRS Group podcast with Barbara and Jacie! In this episode, we share our top book recommendations that have significantly contributed to our health and healing journeys. Whether you're dealing with CIRS, chronic illness, mental health struggles, or just looking to expand your knowledge, we've got you covered. We discuss books on CIRS-specific guidance, mental health, relationships, diet and nutrition, and managing chronic pain. We hope you gain some great tips to help you self-advocate and make informed decisions for your health. Links to all the books mentioned are listed below! (no affiliate links, we're lazy lol).


For more information and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com


00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

01:08 Childhood memories and love for books

02:01 Practical Books for CIRS Patients

04:30 Environment and remediation books

08:03 Mental Health books

13:17 Books to help with ADHD symptoms

15:57 Books to help with romantic relationships and intimacy

17:34 Diet and Nutrition Books

21:01 Chronic Pain and back health

23:24 Conclusion


Order Jacie's book! The 30 Day Carnivore Bootcamp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs


LINKS TO BOOKS MENTIONED:

PRACTICAL BOOKS, CIRS RELATED

Mold Controlled: A Guide to Finding, Fixing, Preventing, and Getting Help with Mold Problems in Homes: https://a.co/d/4btLJWx

By John Banta


Prescriptions for a Healthy House: https://a.co/d/1zbkonM

By John Banta, Paula Baker-Laporte


Mold Illness: Surviving and Thriving: https://a.co/d/gSm0fW0

By Paula Vetter, Laurie Rossi, Cindy Edwards


The 30-day Carnivore Boot Camp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs

By Jacie Gregory


MENTAL HEALTH BOOKS

The Joy Plan: How I Took 30 Days to Stop Worrying, Quit Complaining, and Find Ridiculous Happiness: https://a.co/d/dI4KzYd

By Kaia Roman


The Body Keeps the Score: https://a.co/d/j20RXWy

by Bessel van der Kolk


How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working with Your Brain (Not Against It): https://a.co/d/blAhgLB

By Jessica McCabe, check out her youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD


ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction--from Childhood through Adulthood: https://a.co/d/djFYNll

By Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey


Delivered From Distraction: Getting the Most Out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder: https://a.co/d/9BoPw5g

By Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey


RELATIONSHIP HELP

Come As You Are: Revised and Updated: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life: https://a.co/d/dVH2c9m

Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections: https://a.co/d/gZE4MPi

both by Emily Nagoski


PHYSICAL PAIN BOOKS

The Back Mechanic: https://a.co/d/a7DFQCE

By Stuart McGill


DIET AND NUTRITION

Gut and Physiology Syndrome (GAPS): Natural Treatment for Allergies, Autoimmune Illness, Arthritis, Gut Problems, Fatigue, Hormonal Problems, Neurological Disease and More: https://a.co/d/hryn8Px

By Natasha Campbell McBride


Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats: https://a.co/d/dYfULwO

By Sally Fallon


Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick--and How to Get Better: https://a.co/d/i0Ejr40

By Sally K. Norton




The CIRS Group:

Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/


Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources:

Jacie’s book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory

Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/


Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching:

Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara


Jacie is a Shoemaker certified Proficiency Partner, NASM certified nutrition coach, author, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a business and fitness coach, CIRS and ADHD advocate, writer, speaker, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

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The TOP 15 BOOKS for people with chronic illness: Heal from CIRS and beyond!

The TOP 15 BOOKS for people with chronic illness: Heal from CIRS and beyond!

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