Your Top Health Concerns (Ask Dr. Weil) [Mass Market Paperback]

Andrew Weil M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Series: Ask Dr. Weil | Publication Date: August 30, 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 Web site "Ask Dr. Weil" (www.drweil.com). Now, in this easy-to-use book, Dr. Weil answers all your most frequently asked health questions, including...

* Is there help for chronic fatigue syndrome?
* What can I do for a cold?
* Does red wine really help my heart?
* What do I do for an aching back?

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 Web site "Ask Dr. Weil" (www.drweil.com). Now, in this easy-to-use book, Dr. Weil answers all your most frequently asked health questions, including...

* Is there help for chronic fatigue syndrome?
* What can I do for a cold?
* Does red wine really help my heart?
* What do I do for an aching back?

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 the leader in the new field of integrative medicine, which combines the best ideas and practices of conventional and alternative medicine. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, he is director of the Program of Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, the first program to train physicians in this way at an American medical school. He is also the founder of the Center for Integrative Medicine in Tucson. Dr. Weil is well known as an expert in natural medicine, mind-body interactions, and medical botany, as well as the author of the bestselling Spontaneous Healing and 8 Weeks to Optimum Health.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Ivy Books; 1 edition (August 30, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804116776
• ISBN-13: 978-0804116770
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,910,523 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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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A toast to your health - with Sake!, April 9, 2000

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Victoria Rommel - See all my reviews

This review is from: Your Top Health Concerns (Ask Dr. Weil) (Mass Market Paperback)

Ask Dr. Weil Your Top Health Concerns is a collection of questions and answers from his web site. The book addresses various complementary medical approaches to health problems ranging from athlete's foot (tea tree oil) to carpal tunnel (Vitamin B-6). He also addresses preventive medicine topics including exercise, multivitamins, and mammograms. His tips on health habits including smoking and drinking are helpful.

Not meant to be exhaustive, your top health concern may not be included. There is no table of contents, but the index is helpful if you are looking for a specific topic. Good reading material if you are caught somewhere waiting as the topics are short and can be read in snatches; but the book's greatest value is to introduce the reader to integrative medicine, the specialty of this upbeat and lively professor-physician.