8 Weeks to Optimum Health: A Proven Program for Taking Full Advantage of Your Body's Natural Healing Power
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (552 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 034549802X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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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 written for the New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, Nature, The New England Journal of Medicine and other national publications. He has traveled extensively throughout the world collecting information about the medicinal properties of plants, alte
"Solid Revision" according to Abby O.. I think this is a solid book. It is not about dieting for losing weight, but dieting for healthy living. Change is almost always more difficult than we think it will be, and certainly changing one's dietary habits are among the more difficult habits to change. By breaking down this change into an eight week program, Weil makes the transition from "eating habit A" to "eating habit B" mo. The very begining of healthier, happier living B. Carlson I really like that this book tells you what TO do instead of what NOT to do.It doesn't say "don't eat carbs" or "don't eat fat". Instead, it says "eat broccoli", "eat salmon", and "eat soy protein". It doesn't say "do 50 pushups", it says "spend a few minutes walking" and "spend a few minutes observing your breath". It offers a few suggestions that are unconventional ("ignore the news . "Don't Want to Do This" according to Ellen P. Okay, I got this book at the suggestion of my long-time doctor. I find it hard to believe that he follows every chapter of this book. I knew and did some of these things but, come on. I am not that dedicated to 8 weeks of extreme food regimen. I like the breathing techniques for increase use of lung capacity and relaxation purposes. Google some reviews from other sites before buying or
Andrew Weil’s famous week-by-week, step-by-step plan that will keep your body’s natural healing system in peak working order. Now expanded and updated–the #1 New York Times bestselling book in which one of America’s most brilliant doctors shares his famous program for improving and protecting your healthEight Weeks to Optimum Health lays out Dr. Inside you will learn how to• develop eating habits for greater health and well-being• start an effective exercise program based on walking and stretching• work with breathing patterns to decrease stress and improve energy• solve sleeping problems• eliminate toxins from your diet• minimize environmental hazards in your daily lifePlus–programs tailored to the specific needs of pregnant women, senior citizens, overweight people, and those at risk for cancer.“If there is a heaven, sixtysomething Weil is headed there, but if he practices what he preaches, probably not for some time yet.”– London Times “Dr. It covers diet, exercise, lifestyle, stress, and environment–all aspects of daily living that affect health and well-being. This revised edition includes the most up-to-date findings on such vital subjects as cholesterol, antioxidants, trans
Andrew Weil is an extraordinary phenomenon.”–The Washington Post . “If there is a heaven, sixtysomething Weil is headed there, but if he practices what he preaches, probably not for some time yet.”– London Times “Dr