Product Description

In his bestsellers "Spontaneous Healing" and "Eight Weeks to Optimum Health", Dr Andrew Weil opened readers' eyes to the body's wondrous ability to heal itself naturally. Following the response to his books, he launched the website "Ask Dr Weil". In this comprehensive edition of the complete "Ask Dr. Weil" book series, he offers guidance on the issues that matter to us most, including: women's health (how can I fight PMS naturally?), your top health concerns (is there help for chronic fatigue syndrome?), natural remedies (what is the best cure for a hangover?), vitamins and minerals (will echinacea fight colds?), common illnesses (can I fight depression without drugs?) and healthy living (what is the best way to give up smoking?). Whether you are eager to learn about the best path to recover from illness or hoping to enhance your overall well-being, Dr. Weil's advice should gently guide you toward the healthier, fuller life within your reach.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1066111 in Books
• Published on: 2002-12-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Review
Dr Andrew Weil, a graduate of Harvard Medical School, is the leader in the new field of Integrative Medicine, which combines the best ideas and practices of conventional and alternative medicine. He is a great believer in using nutrition and supplements to help the body heal itself and remain in optimum condition, adopting a holistic approach to good health rather than allowing the body to become sick and then discovering ways to cure disease. In addition to writing a whole series of health books, including Eating Well for Optimum Health and Spontaneous Healing, Weil has a highly successful website (www.askdrweil.com), which features a daily question-and-answer session. This invaluable book takes the format of answering some of the questions posed by visitors to the website, and is thus the kind of book you tend to dip into, instead of religiously reading from cover to cover. His Natural Remedies chapter is particularly useful, containing advice that includes curing wrist tendonitis with ginger instead of anti-inflammatory drugs, a herbal remedy for curing a stitch while exercising and taking stinging nettle capsules for hay fever. The reassuring aspect of Dr Weil's advice is that although he recommends natural where possible, he does not stray into the lunatic fringe of alternative cures, and displays a healthy scepticism about some of the claims made for miracle substances and techniques ('If you like wheatgrass and it appeals to you, fine. Drink it. But I don't think it's a substitute for two and a half pounds of vegetables.'). He sympathetically covers all kinds of health worries, from hazards in hair dyes and natural solutions for mosquito bites to serious issues such as how to combine conventional chemotherapy for cancer with antioxidant therapy. This excellent self-help book does not claim to be a substitute for a visit to your GP, but if you follow the advice within its pages, it could save you from needing that visit in the first place. (Kirkus UK)

About the Author
Andrew Weil, a graduate of Harvard Medical School, is Associate Director of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. He also has a private medical practice. His work has appeared in numerous publications and specialist journals and he appears regularly on network TV in the USA.