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Your Health, Your Most Important Asset.
Practical, compassionate guidance for better health, stronger families, and a life that finally feels like yours.
Practical wisdom. Human stories.
The Book
You've been told fasting works. Nobody told you how to start.
Bloating that won't quit. Afternoon crashes. A body that stopped responding to the things that used to work. Most gut and fasting advice answers that with jargon, extremes, or a plan built for somebody else's life.
This book starts where you are. It explains — in plain language — what your gut actually does, why the gut–brain connection shapes your mood and focus, and how different fasting windows affect real bodies. Then it hands you the exact fasting protocol to reset your gut, prevent digestive issues (leaky gut, SIBO, CGDs) — and lose weight along the way.
Tina writes from lived experience: fasting first eased her own perimenopausal symptoms, then helped her brother transform his blood pressure and prostate health over a guided 21-day fast. What follows is the honest version — what to expect, what to eat when you break a fast, when to slow down, and when to call your doctor.
Practical steps, zero shame, and a plan you can still be doing next month.
What Readers Are Saying
Five-star reviews from readers and reviewers
“Tina Shelton explores the links between gut health and the brain's functioning… If you're above 40, this is your go-to guide for brain health and overall well-being. Highly recommended!”
“A one-stop book that provides clear and detailed information regarding the critical and sensitive interface between social media and the mental well-being of youths… I highly recommend it to parents and caregivers.”
“The author's balanced approach, scientific backing, and practical tools make this book an invaluable guide for both teens and parents navigating the digital landscape.”
“Readers will get an actionable plan for a fasting lifestyle they can get started on today.”
“Tina Shelton employs a logical progression from concepts derived from current research to real-life experiences… the practical suggestions are both sensible and understanding.”
“The workbook's interactive nature encourages self-reflection and behavior modification, making it particularly effective. As a mental health clinician, I found this book to align well with current therapeutic practices.”
Reviews sourced from Readers' Favorite editorial critiques. Read reader reviews on Amazon.
Readers' Favorite 5-Star awarded across the fasting and parenting titles.
About the Author
Real change, explained by someone who's lived it.
I’ve spent over 20 years in education, research and health advocacy — but honestly, what drives me isn't the credentials. My work is shaped as much by what I’ve lived as by what I’ve studied.
From fasting and perimenopause to menopause's impact on relationships and parenting in the social media age, I take complicated subjects and make them clear, practical and usable.
Because sometimes the most valuable answers are the ones we discover by living through the questions ourselves.
- 20+ yrsEducation, research & health advocacy
- 6 booksAcross health, parenting & relationships
- 5 starsReaders' Favorite awarded titles
Inside the Book
Chapter One — The Miracle of the Human Body
“A healthy outside starts from the inside.” — Robert Urich
The body's ability to repair itself is foundational for all human development since the beginning of times. How else is one expected to traverse through daily life which requires moving, thinking, acting, and inventing? The part and parcel of the process are mistakes and their resultant form — body injury. From childhood to adulthood, we all have had a story of how we have inadvertently damaged a certain part of our body. While some of these injuries can be lethal and require intervention and support from external medicine and tools, others very well rely on the internal magic of human body repair.
As stated by (Johns Hopkins Medicine, n.d.), there are four basic steps after our body has intercepted a wound.
Other Books
More guides from Tina Shelton
Revitalize Your Brain With Fasting After 40
Use fasting to sharpen focus, lift brain fog and protect long-term brain health.
Fasting Secrets for Chronic Conditions
Gentle, structured fasting approaches for blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation.
The Expert Guide to Menopause & Marriage
What changes, what helps, and how couples come through the transition closer.
Parenting in the Era of Social Media and Youth Mental Health
A compassionate guide for parents and caregivers navigating screens and teen wellbeing.
The Teen's Social Media Survival Workbook
Interactive checklists, detox plans and wellness checks written for teens and preteens.
Featured Appearance
The International Book Show, August 2026
Tina joined the International Book Show to talk about gut health, fasting after 40 and the real-life story behind her books — including guiding her brother through a 21-day fast. A clear, practical conversation about what actually changes when you change when you eat.
She also speaks to wellness programmes, clinics, schools and parent groups — keynotes, workshops, panels and podcast interviews.
FAQ
Questions readers ask
Where can I buy Tina's books?
Every title is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle through Tina's author store. Prices, shipping times and returns are handled by the retailer.
Are audiobooks available?
Yes — two titles are on Audible. More audiobook editions are in progress, and newsletter readers hear first when a new one goes live.
Can I order signed copies?
Yes — signed paperbacks can be arranged for readers, groups and events. Send the number of copies and your shipping details through the media contact below.
Do you offer bulk or classroom orders?
Discounted bulk pricing is available for schools, clinics, churches, wellness programs and community groups, especially for the teen workbook. Ask about bundles of 10 or more.
How do I request translation or foreign rights?
Foreign rights, licensing and reprint requests are reviewed individually. Include the territory, language and format in your inquiry.
Is this medical advice?
No. The books share research-based, practical guidance drawn from experience and study. Always talk with your own healthcare provider before starting a fast or changing treatment.