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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 Writer-Researcher-Lecturer!
Review: This writer is supurb in his craft! The information is vast and undeniably useful to many people who can understand the need for these types of works. The man is a terrific researcher and an incredible Lecturer! Good going! A read that should be on everyone's shelf!
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Summary: Easy Step by Step to Better Health
Review: Well-written and concise, this book is a great "starter" for those who want to make healthy life changes without totally changing their lives. Dr. Weil keeps his advice simple and do-able, combining insight from Western and Eastern medicine with good old fashioned common sense. The program is broken down into small changes implemented weekly and then built upon or varied on as the program progresses. The information in this book is easy to read and implement. Great for managers and professionals, but also for anyone with a tight time budget.
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Summary: Save your money.
Review: The information is neither new, comprehensive or factually relevant. Buy Pizzorno and Marray's 'Enclopedia of Natural Medicine' instead.
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Summary: Take control of your own health
Review: Thank you Dr. Weil! By following the suggestions in this book anyone can build themselves a solid health building block. From here you can begin eating healthier, shopping smarter, asking more questions of food manufacturers and doctors. The number of times I have been led through a miriad of tests to no avail only to find that the cause of my symptoms was in this book. Excellent resource.
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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: Best book in the market!
Review: I followed Dr. Weill's 8 week program and I could honestly say that it changed my life in drastic ways. I applied some of his theories on my son who suffered chronic ear infections, and saw the drastic difference. I highly recommend this book to anyone with or without health problems.
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Summary: Cheers! For someone who has bridged the gap!
Review: I have been told that I may have been a healer in a previous life. It is wonderful to see in print the ways of life that make sence to me. You, Dr. Weil, take a bold, aggressive, and loving way to help us all take one step forward to a stone so far back. Cheers to you!
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Summary: Five Stars!
Review: Dr.Weil's book takes into account the whole person -constituted of physical,spiritual and psychological elements - when it deals with the healthy living. I myself have put into practice some of his insights and I found that it really works... This book is a great contribution to holistic health. The book is interesting , useful, and very practical.
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Summary: some new important health tips and relaxation techniques
Review: Review by Carolyn B. Leonard (Buffalo234@aol.com) 1st NASR August 14, 1998 378 words 8 WEEKS TO OPTIMUM HEALTH by Andrew Weil, MD, read by the author (Random House, $18.00) Running time 3 hrs, 2 cassettes ©1997 ISBN 0-679-45166-8 Not just another weight-loss regimen, "Eight weeks" provides not only a schedule of incremental changes in diet and exercise, but also such mental-spiritual practices as breath work, art and music appreciation. The program goal is to facilitate the body's natural capacity to heal and, so doing, to increase everyday well-being and help the participant reach their healthiest weight level. Dr. Andrew Weil begins the tape with his own story and provides a week-by-week, step-by-step outline of reaching better health. Available in book, video-tape or audiotape form. This is a review of the audiotape. Like most heath gurus, Weil encourages exchanging red meat, dairy products, most oils, and refined foodstuffs for fish, olive oil, and plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables; but the similarity ends there. He provides clear instruction in five basic breathing exercises (similar to Yoga); one helps you relax -- it put me right to sleep!-- one will wake you up, the others provide other benefits. Weil recommends taking a formula of antioxidant supplements, and he instructs on how to test and filter your water supply. He details reasons to avoid hazards such as ultraviolet rays and radiation. He encourages walking everyday and connecting more charitably with other people. I especially liked his comments about bringing more flowers into your home and life. Andrew Weil, M.D., has worked for the National Institute of Mental Health and for fifteen years was a Research Associate in Ethnopharmacology at the Harvard Botanical Museum. He has traveled extensively throughout the world collecting information about the medicinal properties of plants, altered states of consciousness, and healing. He has written for the New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, Nature, The New England Journal of Medicine and other national publications. He is currently Associate Director of the Division of Social Perspectives in Medicine, and Director of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson, where he practices natural and preventive medicine. Eight Weeks to Optimum Health is his seventh book. Reviewed by Carolyn B. Leonard (Buffalo234@aol.com)
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