Ask Dr. Weil: The Complete Series in One Volume (Random House Large Print) [Large Print] [Paperback]

Andrew Weil M.D. (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0375704450 | ISBN-13: 978-0375704451 | Publication Date: August 18, 1998

Make it easy on yourself - discover Andrew Weil in Large Print
* About Large Print
All Random House Large Print editions are printed in a 16-point typeface


Whether you are eager to learn about the best path to recovery from illness or hoping to enhance your overall well-being, Dr. Weil's expert advice will gently guide you toward the healthier, fuller life you deserve.


In his #1 New York Times bestsellers Spontaneous Healing and Eight Weeks to Optimum Health, Dr. Andrew Weil opened our eyes to the body's wondrous ability to heal itself naturally. And after the tremendous response he received from countless readers, he launched the Web site "Ask Dr. Weil" (www.drweil.com), which is the HotWired Network's top-rated program on the Internet. Now, in this comprehensive edition of the complete Ask Dr. Weil book series, he offers guidance on the issues that matter to us most, including

Your Top Health Concerns
* Does red wine really help my heart?
* What do I do for a aching back?

Natural Remedies
* What can I do to stop snoring?
* Is chicken soup a good cold remedy?

Common Illnesses
* Can I fight depression without drugs?
* Is there a natural cure for bad breath?

Healthy Living
* Does an aspirin a day keep the doctor away?
* Is decaf healthier?

Women's Health
* How can I fight PMS naturally?
* Which herbs help hot flashes?

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Ask Dr. Weil is a combination of six previously published collections of questions that he received on his Web site: Women's Health, Healthy Living, Natural Remedies, Common Illnesses, Vitamins and Minerals, and Your Top Health Concerns. Those who've read Weil's books--particularly Spontaneous Healing, 8 Weeks to Optimum Health, and Natural Health, Natural Medicine--will find familiar advice here. In that sense, Ask Dr. Weil serves as a solid and thorough introduction to his ideas and methods, while the other books present those ideas in more depth.

What Ask Dr. Weil may lack in depth, though, it more than makes up for in breadth. For example, in a question about enemas--which he's against--he notes that constipation was once considered an affliction exclusive to the most noble and intelligent men, and that Louis XIV of France sometimes took four enemas a day. A surprising opinion comes in response to a question about the once-popular abdominal-training devices sold on infomercials. "A super-flat abdomen with tight, rippling muscles will restrict the motion of the intestines during digestion," he writes. His suggestion: do some crunches, but don't try to look like the men and women in Bally's gym commercials.

In fact, just when you think you can predict which way Dr. Weil will go on an issue, he surprises you by being skeptical about a popular nutritional supplement or treatment. Even in a simple question-and-answer format such as this, the good doctor manages to be entertaining and iconoclastic. --Lou Schuler --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Inside Flap

Make it easy on yourself - discover Andrew Weil in Large Print
* About Large Print
All Random House Large Print editions are printed in a 16-point typeface


Whether you are eager to learn about the best path to recovery from illness or hoping to enhance your overall well-being, Dr. Weil's expert advice will gently guide you toward the healthier, fuller life you deserve.


In his #1 New York Times bestsellers Spontaneous Healing and Eight Weeks to Optimum Health, Dr. Andrew Weil opened our eyes to the body's wondrous ability to heal itself naturally. And after the tremendous response he received from countless readers, he launched the Web site "Ask Dr.Now, in this comprehensive edition of the complete Ask Dr. Weil book series, he offers guidance on the issues that matter to us most, including

Your Top Health Concerns
* Does red wine really help my heart?
* What do I do for a aching back?

Natural Remedies
* What can I do to stop snoring?
* Is chicken soup a good cold remedy?

Common Illnesses
* Can I fight depression without drugs?
* Is there a natural cure for bad breath?

Healthy Living
* Does an aspirin a day keep the doctor away?
* Is decaf healthier?

Women's Health
* How can I fight PMS naturally?
* Which herbs help hot flashes?

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Random House Large Print (August 18, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375704450
• ISBN-13: 978-0375704451
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,531,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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 next book, "Spontaneous Happiness," will be released November 8, 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 be found on Facebook at facebook.com/DrWeil, Twitter at twitter.com/DrWeil, and Dr. Weil's Daily Health Tips blog at drweilblog.com.

See a comprehensive list of Dr. Weil's information: about.me/DrWeil

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Weil is your trusted expert on health, April 5, 2000

By 

Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
(COMMUNITY FORUM 04)    (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Ask Dr. Weil (Paperback)

I first heard of Dr. Weil while watching a show on TV. His calming voice and interesting breathing techniques got my attention. I was interested in Yoga and could relate to the calming effects of a peaceful lifestyle.

This book is a complement to all the great work Dr. Weil has done. I also recently purchased his CD called Sound Body,Sound Mind and play it often to recieve the benefits of deep relaxation, not to mention the healing effects. I used to drink Decaf coffee but still felt that it affeted my sleep. Dr. Weil had the answer!

I started drinking a relaxing tea for improved sleep. I also take my vitamin C, cook with lots of garlic and take echinacea as advised. While no one could have all the ailments discussed - you will feel like an expert when a friend asks you for a solution to their problem.

If you find even one solution to a need in your life - I think this book would be worth purchasing. Also look for Dr. Weil's Guide to Optimum Health - A complete course on how to feel better.

~The Rebecca Review

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ask Dr. Weill by the author, October 27, 2003

By 

Joseph S. Maresca "Dr. Joseph S. Maresca CPA,... (Bronxville, New York USA) - See all my reviews
(HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Ask Dr. Weil: The Complete Series in One Volume (Random House Large Print) (Paperback)

This is an excellent work which focuses on the alternative
medicinal protocols. For instance, Dr. Weill recommends utilizing
fresh ginger and dried feverfew for arthritic patients plaqued
by autoimmune problems and issues. In addition, he cites the
use of tumeric three times a day for arthritis. He would treat
bee stings with tea tree oil. The author recommends the use
of magnets for arthritic problems-particularly the "Northern"
pole of the magnetic known for its alternative medicinal
benefit. Dr. Weill indicates that psyllium is a superior
source of fiber. In addition, Selenium is useful for colon and
prostate cancer. This work is a worthy addition to any health
library. It is perfect for a science project on the alternative
medicinal protocols.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Weil is great, but you want..., January 2, 2007

By 

Darin Loccarini "Darin Loccarini" (Telluride) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Ask Dr. Weil (Paperback)

Dr Weil is the most popular, and rightfully so, holistic doctor around. He really knows the real deal, and writes very simple and easy to understand. However, the book you want to buy (and live by), is "eating Well for Optimum health." I was a top Personal Trainer for years, a bodybuilder, powerlifter, and nutritional consultant for years, soon to be publishing a book of my own. i can tell you for sure, unlike many (most?) other crap out there, weil is not influenced by any outside financial sources, nor does he fall into any mainstream traps of deception most wanna-be nutritionists (with a bogus licences from the corrupt American Diatetic Association) write about and talk about on TV, which only lead to more confusion. Weil is the real deal.