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Andrew Weil

Bio

Andrew Weil, M.D., is a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, a healing oriented approach to health care which encompasses body, mind and spirit. His newest book is "Spontaneous Happiness," released in November, 2011.

Combining a Harvard education and a lifetime of practicing natural and preventive medicine, Dr. Weil is the founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, where he is also a Clinical Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health and the Lovell-Jones Professor of Integrative Rheumatology. Dr. Weil received both his medical degree and his undergraduate AB degree in biology (botany) from Harvard University.

Dr. Weil is an internationally-recognized expert for his views on leading a healthy lifestyle, his philosophy of healthy aging, and his critique of the future of medicine and health care. Approximately 10 million copies of Dr. Weil's books have been sold, including "Spontaneous Healing," "8 Weeks to Optimum Health," "Eating Well for Optimum Health," "The Healthy Kitchen," "Healthy Aging," and "Why Our Health Matters."

Online, he is the editorial director of DrWeil.com, the leading web resource for healthy living based on the philosophy of integrative medicine. He can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Dr. Weil's Daily Health Tips blog.

Specialties:

  • alternative & complementary medicine

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    Controversial Alternative Heart Treatment Shows Hint of Benefit

    MONDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- A controversial alternative treatment known as chelation therapy, in which a special infusion seeks to remove heavy metals from the body, did show modest benefits for heart patients, researchers report.

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    Acupuncture Might Ease Fatigue Linked to Breast Cancer

    FRIDAY, Nov. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Offering breast cancer patients a relatively short regimen of acupuncture alongside standard treatment can help alleviate some of the crippling fatigue that often accompanies the disease, according to a new study.

    The magnitude of help that patients unde...Full Article

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    Spirituality Central to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Study Finds

    FRIDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Spirituality is the key to successful treatment using traditional Chinese medicine, a new study says.

    Researchers analyzed the origins and development of traditional Chinese medicine, and concluded that it is profoundly influenced by Chinese philosophy ...Full Article

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    Meditation May Help Fight Loneliness, Study Says

    FRIDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) -- A simple form of meditation can help stave off feelings of loneliness and may cut the body's inflammatory response -- which can trigger serious illness -- to distressing emotions, a small new study suggests.

    Researchers from the University of Californi...Full Article

  • Andrew Weil
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    What are some healthy food options that I can try?

    Eating healthy doesn't mean sticking to tofu and bean sprouts all the time. In this video, Dr. Weil discusses how fine dining and optimum nutrition are not mutually exclusive.


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    Is preventative medicine the same as alternative medicine?

    Though different, preventative and alternative medicines share the goal of thinking outside the box of conventional medicine. In this video, Dr. Weil explains the holistic approach of these forms of medical practices.


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    Is technology hurting healthcare?

    Technology has advanced medicine in many ways, but is this always good? In this video, Dr. Weil discusses his take on technology in healthcare and how it cuts both ways.


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    How can technology affect my mood?

    Technology, like computers and cell phones, have the ability to hog your attention and affect your mood. In this video, Dr. Weil explains how information overload from technological devices impacts our lives.


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    Is it possible to be addicted to technology?

    Being preoccupied with technology, like computers or cell phones, can have some negative effects on your health. In this video, Dr. Weil explains how being constantly "wired" can be like an addiction.


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    Andrew Weil answered:
    Why is depression becoming more common?

    Ten percent of people are taking some form of antidepressant medication. In this video, Dr. Weil discusses the many reasons why he believes Americans are more depressed now than in the past.


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    Is preventative medicine holistic?

    Preventative medicine is a specialty that focuses on prevention and lifestyle change, but is it holistic? In this video, Dr. Weil discusses the difference between preventative treatments and truly integrated healthcare.


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    Do doctors spend enough time with patients?

    Doctors don't always spend enough time with each patient because of the fast-paced nature of today’s medicine. In this video, Dr. Weil explains why spending more time with a patient is good for the patient’s health – and the doctor.


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    Andrew Weil answered:
    What is integrative medicine?

    Integrated medicine is commonly defined as the combination of conventional and alternative medicine, but Dr. Weil says it is so much more. In this video, Dr. Weil explains how it is the medicine of the future.


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    Andrew Weil answered:
    What is the key to a healthy lifestyle?

    Eating right and exercising are integral to a healthier life, but what else should you do? In this video, Dr. Weil explains the third part of the simple equation of leading a healthier life.


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    Andrew Weil answered:
    How does our emotional health affect our physical health?

    The thoughts you have definitely impact the way you feel physically. In this video, Dr. Weil explains how your mindset influences how you feel physically.


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