Common Illnesses (Ask Dr. Weil) [Mass Market Paperback]

Andrew Weil M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Series: Ask Dr. Weil | Publication Date: October 29, 1997

In his #1 New York Times bestseller Spontaneous Healing, Dr. Andrew Weil opened our eyes to the body's wondrous ability to naturally heal itself. And after the tremendous response he received from countless readers, he launched the website "Ask Dr. Weil (www.drweil.com)," which is a top-rated program on the Internet. Now, in this easy-to-use book, Dr. Weil offers effective methods for dealing with illness.

In COMMON CURES Dr. Weil addresses questions such as:


How can I lick Lyme disease?
Is there help for chronic fatigue syndrome?
Can I fight depression without drugs?
How can I get rid of a stomachache?
What is the best cure for a hangover?


And many more!

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

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From the Inside Flap

In his #1 New York Times bestseller Spontaneous Healing, Dr. Andrew Weil opened our eyes to the body's wondrous ability to naturally heal itself. And after the tremendous response he received from countless readers, he launched the website "Ask Dr.Now, in this easy-to-use book, Dr. Weil offers effective methods for dealing with illness.

In COMMON CURES Dr. Weil addresses questions such as:


How can I lick Lyme disease?
Is there help for chronic fatigue syndrome?
Can I fight depression without drugs?
How can I get rid of a stomachache?
What is the best cure for a hangover?


And many more!

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

About the Author

Dr. Andrew Weil is a leader in the new field of integrative medicine, which combines the best ideas and practices of Western and alternative medicine. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, he is director of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona and founder of the Center for Integrative Medicine in Tucson, which is advancing the field worldwide. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Spontaneous Healing, and his Internet program, "Ask Dr. Weil,"  is in the top five of all health-related programs on the World Wide Web and the top-rated program on the HotWired Network.

Visit the ASK DR. WEIL Web site at www.drweil.com

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 87 pages
• Publisher: Ivy Books; 1 edition (October 29, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804116768
• ISBN-13: 978-0804116763
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 3.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,673,949 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