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Summary: Forefront in medicine for the new Millenium
Review: I love Dr. Weil's work and knowledge. I read this book and immediately purchased it for a friend who needed natural healing, rather than continuing with conventional healing that was not working. Dr. Weil's methods were helpful but difficult for my friend. Recently I've determined that Dr. Weil has become somewhat commercial, rather than being "real" as when he first started. I had an original belief that he would be the "one" to bring us to a new melding of the various methods of healing. However, he seems to be more interested in commerce. Everything he has to offer in his work is now available elsewhere. He has failed to meet his calling and truly lead America to the new way of healing, which involves eastern, western, spiritual, all of the above. He lead the way, and left others to do the work. Perhaps that was his purpose. Regardless, this is a good book and he offers alternatives to conventional medicine. But try to find this in America? Can he truly be the leader he was meant to be and create the needed change?
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Summary: It has put me back on track again !!! Thank you.
Review: I saw Dr. Weil for the first time on 20/20 a few weeks back and it started me thinking. Then a week later he was on PBS in the San Francisco Bay area doing a fund raising. Boy, was, it powerful. I quickly ordered the book and was able to get it at discount. I started Dr. Weil's program and am on the end of the second week. So far, I feel better, with more energy and optimistic about whats to come. Thank you
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Summary: FIRST THINGS FIRST PLEASE!
Review: I walked out of a bookstore with this under my arm and thought, "Well, I don't have to worry about health anymore!" Boy was I suprised. And a little stupid. As I read the book, I realized that he practically wanted you to devote your entire life to this program! And I didn't know where to start. So let us begin. Are you a good cook? I don't mean a goumet gook. But just a really good cook? If no, please buy "Cooking for Dummies". It's an incredible book and there is only one of it's kind. Even if you consider yourself an excellent cook, please buy this book. You will learn a great deal. Second, are you eating a good diet? A good BASIC diet. If not, buy "Dieting for Dummies". And follow it. Okay. So now you are doing pretty good. You know the basics of good nutrition. And you are a very good cook. Please buy "The Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition". This is a real text. But it tells you how to buy the best types of grains, fruits, vegetables, meats in the grocery store. The best seasons. What colors. How to squeeze. All of it so that you simply get the best produce available. You will need this book before following Wiel's program. You will need to be a good "produce picker". The information is incredible. Now we must be critical of this book we are reviewing. YOU CAN'T FOLLOW IT. The 8-week bit is a bit of hipe. But you can start to introduce into your lifestyle (diet, exercise, meditation, and so forth) elements of this program. Dr. Wiel suggests this as a possibility! So read the program and then begin to introduce his suggestions as he makes them. This point is very important. Because, otherwise, you will just quit. Yes! You can do the entire program. But it will take much longer than the 8 weeks promoted. Wiel does add things slowly during the 8 weeks. But much too fast as you will find out. I hope these comments will help you and to make it easier. The book is excellent. But I firmly believe that it takes a lot of preliminary practice in other areas. But once these habits are established, they are established for life. Good luck.
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Summary: Full of Great Information
Review: I've been interested in improving my health since my early 20s, so I feel like I am in-tune with today's health issues and up-to-date. However, this book went beyond general knowledge to explain the importance of certain types of food in relation to how to preventing illness and disease, which I found very helpful and informative. I can now understand why five fruits and vegetables a day are so important to keeping my body in good shape, as well as the importance of omega 3 type fats in one's diet.This book was written with a certain authority that makes you pay attention, yet it easy to read and yet it challenges your views of how to maintain good health.
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Summary: Healthy Living 101
Review: If you know you need to give your lifestyle a "health makeover" but aren't sure where to start, this is the book for you. Dr Weil's eight-week plan helps you gradually phase out unhealthy habits and foods, and start enjoying a more health-enhancing lifestyle. By guiding you through moderate changes over eight weeks, rather than advocating radical change overnight, Dr Weil creates a plan that is easy to stick with. His well-researched, easy-to-read book is an excellent foundation for a lifelong commitment to healthy living. Following Weil's sensible plan won't result in "cold turkey" feelings, just a steady improvement in your physical, mental and emotional health. His lifestyle prescriptions will also result in weightloss. But the book's nutrition plan centres around abundance, not denial. Dr Weil's mantra is "quality" when it comes to food. If you're already leading a healthy lifestyle, and seek to expand your knowledge, this title will probably be a little basic for you. Dr Weil's new title "Eating Well For Optimum Health" may be a more enriching read. Dr Weil's eight-week plan, on the other hand, strikes me as being perfect "entry-level" material.
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Summary: Healthy Living 101
Review: If you know you need to give your lifestyle a "health makeover" but aren't sure where to start, this is the book for you. Dr Weil's eight-week plan helps you gradually phase out unhealthy habits and foods, and start enjoying a more health-enhancing lifestyle. By guiding you through moderate changes over eight weeks, rather than advocating radical change overnight, Dr Weil creates a plan that is easy to stick with. His well-researched, easy-to-read book is an excellent foundation for a lifelong commitment to healthy living. Following Weil's sensible plan won't result in "cold turkey" feelings, just a steady improvement in your physical, mental and emotional health. His lifestyle prescriptions will also result in weightloss. But the book's nutrition plan centres around abundance, not denial. Dr Weil's mantra is "quality" when it comes to food. If you're already leading a healthy lifestyle, and seek to expand your knowledge, this title will probably be a little basic for you. Dr Weil's new title "Eating Well For Optimum Health" may be a more enriching read. Dr Weil's eight-week plan, on the other hand, strikes me as being perfect "entry-level" material.
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Summary: An End to Stomach Pain
Review: In an age when so many Americans rely upon pharmaceutical drugs to cure their ailments, Dr. Weil has suggested a sensible, proactive approach to healing yourself and maintaining excellent health. I will admit that I've not been totally successful in incorporating all his suggestions, but everything here is at least worth a read. Especially notable to most are Dr. Weil's recommendations regarding supplements and his dietary admonitions. Initially, I was drawn to this book after seeing Dr. Weil on TV. At first, my critical mind wanted to cast his ideas as folksy mumbo-jumbo, with just enough medical rationality to make it seem legitimate. But the more I listened, the more I became intrigued. The next day, I picked up this book, wondering if it could do more for my recurring stomach problems than what doctors had done for me. I had been in pain daily, and had even (wrongly) thought I was having a heart attack (several times). I was saddled with a bevy of drugs and antacids to give relief of this gastro-intestinal reflux disorder, which is VERY common, and is OFTEN mistaken for heart attack. Within 2 weeks of ceasing ibuprofen and caffeine intake, and taking a few recommended herbal supplements, I was pain- (and drug-) free: I was even able to eat a spicy Thai dinner with no repurcussions! Today, I rarely suffer any stomach discomfort, and feel much stronger and healthier in general, thanks in large part to this book. It makes so much sense. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to take an active role in their overall health, rather than just let health problems happen to them.
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Summary: Great comprehensive directional book natural healing
Review: It is a wonderful book for those beginning the process of natural healing. I found great improvement of my overall health after following his simple instructions.
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Summary: Lose the beard. Then we can talk.
Review: It is impossible to reach optimum health in 8 weeks.
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Summary: Excellent book!
Review: Most people see the extremely dramatic health improvements from the truly sick as the important part of this book. Myself, I think the small improvements for average people are the thing! I have lowered my blood pressure, raised my energy level, and lost 20 pounds in 4 months, and my arthritis is almost gone!
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