Weil, Andrew

Eight weeks to optimum health : a proven program for taking full advantage of your body's natural healing power by Andrew Weil ( Book )
51 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in 15 languages and held by 3,013 libraries worldwide
Information on how to "keep your body's inherent healing system in peak working order" and "how to construct a lifestyle that will protect you from premature illness and disability."

Spontaneous healing : how to discover and enhance your body's natural ability to maintain and heal itself by Andrew Weil ( Book )
21 editions published between 1992 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 2,786 libraries worldwide
In this revolutionary book, Dr. Andrew Weil, one of the most authoritative, articulate, and important voices in the field of health and healing, makes clear the reality of spontaneous healing. He illuminates the mechanisms and processes of the body's healing system, delineates the ways in which an individual can optimize the functioning of his or her own system, and outlines the alternative medicines and treatments available to aid the healing system, not only in the remission of life-threatening diseases but also in response to everyday illnesses and in day-to-day upkeep of basic health. In clear, concise language, Dr. Weil explains how the healing system operates, its interactions with the mind, its biological organization, its systems of self-diagnosis, self-repair, and regeneration.

Healthy aging : a lifelong guide to your physical and spiritual well-being by Andrew Weil ( Book )
40 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in 9 languages and held by 2,750 libraries worldwide
At the heart of [this book] is [the author's] belief that although aging is an irreversible process, there are myriad things we can do to keep our minds and bodies in good working order through all phases of life. To that end, he draws on the new science of biogerontology (the biology of aging) as well as on the secrets of healthy longevity - diet, activity, and attitude - that he has gathered firsthand from cultures around the world. -Dust jacket.

Eating well for optimum health : the essential guide to food, diet, and nutrition by Andrew Weil ( Book )
14 editions published between 1976 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 2,412 libraries worldwide
Presents a program designed to help people make informed choices about how and what they eat to improve health and well-being, providing basic facts about nutrition, advice on making decisions about dieting, and weekly menus with eighty-five recipes.

The healthy kitchen : recipes for a better body, life, and spirit by Andrew Weil ( Book )
9 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 1,896 libraries worldwide
Presents 135 recipes for a range of healthful dishes, in a cookbook that features information on the art of healthy eating.

Natural health, natural medicine : a comprehensive manual for wellness and self-care by Andrew Weil ( Book )
9 editions published between 1990 and 1998 in English and held by 1,544 libraries worldwide
Emphasizing natural therapies that mobilize the body's own healing resources, Weil (U. of Arizona School of Medicine) provides a blueprint for low-cost, preventive health maintenance that is both a general guide on how to stay well and a reference manual to be consulted for specific symptoms. One of the best in a crowded field.

Why our health matters : a vision of medicine that can transform our future by Andrew Weil ( Book )
11 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 1,406 libraries worldwide
The World Health Organization recently rated America thirty-seventh in health outcomes, on par with Serbia. Tackling head-on the three major myths of American medicine, Dr. Weil shows how medical schools fail to give future doctors the education they need to care for patients, how insurance companies have destroyed our opportunity to get excellent care, and how pharmaceutical companies have come to rule our lives. The solution involves nothing less than the creation of a completely new culture of health and medicine in this country.--From publisher description.

From chocolate to morphine : everything you need to know about mind-altering drugs by Andrew Weil ( Book )
11 editions published between 1993 and 2006 in English and French and held by 1,312 libraries worldwide
Provides essential information on drugs and how they affect the mind and body.

Health and healing : understanding conventional and alternative medicine by Andrew Weil ( Book )
5 editions published between 1983 and 1995 in English and held by 1,205 libraries worldwide

The natural mind: a new way of looking at drugs and the higher consciousness by Andrew Weil ( Book )
5 editions published between 1972 and 1974 in English and held by 958 libraries worldwide
SUMMARY: The author, a former drug specialist and physician, feels that some psychoactive drugs can contribute to man's productivity under controlled conditions.