Vitamins and Minerals (Ask Dr. Weil) [Mass Market Paperback]

Andrew Weil M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Series: Ask Dr. Weil | Publication Date: September 28, 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 tells you everything you need to know about vitamins, minerals, and herbs.

In VITAMINS AND MINERALS Dr. Weil addresses questions such as:

How good are multivitamins?
Does B-12 really boost energy?
Which herbs will improve my sex life?
What is Dr. Weil's antioxidant cocktail?
Does echinacea fight colds?


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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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 tells you everything you need to know about vitamins, minerals, and herbs.

In VITAMINS AND MINERALS Dr. Weil addresses questions such as:

How good are multivitamins?
Does B-12 really boost energy?
Which herbs will improve my sex life?
What is Dr. Weil's antioxidant cocktail?
Does echinacea fight colds?


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.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

You've taken the first step toward optimum health. This book will give you more information about my philosophy along with answers to some questions I am asked most frequently.

I wrote Spontaneous Healing and 8 Weeks to Optimum Health because I wanted to call attention to the innate, intrinsic nature of the healing process. I've always believed that the body can heal itself if you give it a chance. Why? Because it has a healing system. If you're feeling well, it's important to know about this system so that you can enhance your well-being. If you are ill, you'll also want to know about it because it is your best hope of recovery.

To maintain optimum health requires commitment. This book--and the others in the series--can give you much of the basic information you need about diet, supplements, common illnesses, natural remedies, and healthy living.

All of these questions originated on "Ask Dr. Weil," my program on the World Wide Web. If you still have questions, come visit the clinic at www.drweil.com.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 94 pages
• Publisher: Ivy Books (September 28, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804116725
• ISBN-13: 978-0804116725
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.3 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #527,173 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

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The health Guru gives you the scoop on vitamins and minerals, June 1, 2000

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This review is from: Vitamins and Minerals (Ask Dr. Weil) (Mass Market Paperback)

In this 83 page book, health guru Andrew Weil, M.D. offers his expert advice and guidance to help you remain healthy and fight off illness with the help of selected vitamins, minerals, and herbs. He sets the record straight regarding multivitamins and minerals, Vitamin B12, herbal remedies, antioxidants and other products that are in vogue today. Dr. Weil helps you get on the best road to recovery from sickness and/or improve your overall health. There's an awful lot of valuable information and advice in this little book. It's certainly worth the price and the quick read. I find myself referring to it often. It's a great companion to his other books.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Time Saver - short and to the point summaries., August 31, 1999

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This review is from: Vitamins and Minerals (Ask Dr. Weil) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is a great little source of info on Vitamines. Can be used as a quick guide to vitamines for the everyday person. Most sections are only a page long. The format is like a Vitamine FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. Great price.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good supplemental information, December 3, 2001

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Stephen Funk - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vitamins and Minerals (Ask Dr. Weil) (Mass Market Paperback)

I quickly found out what the "Ask Dr. Weil..." series of books are like. I have read two of Dr. Weil's full length books and was expecting more of the same. This book is 75 pages of Question and Answer format articles about vitamins and some herbal remedies, almost like a high quality Internet FAQ.

The book is interesting with a number of specific recomendations on how to take vitamins for particular illnesses. It is good information for the price (...).

If you have read one of Dr. Weil's previous full length books that deal with vitamins you will feel like you are reading a condensed version of the same information. Like all of Dr. Weil's books there is a good Resources section to help you find more in-depth information.