Andrew Weil

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In Conversation With Andrew Weil MD (16min)

Shannon Harvey and Dr. Andrew Weil discuss his career, his philosophies on health and the use of both western and alternative medicine. They also cover the power of the doctor patient interaction in healing, the placebo response, the power of belief and what Dr. Weil considers the most powerful tool in changing our health – … Read full article »

Reading List – Chapter 8: Healthcare

Placebo Effects: Understanding the mechanisms in health and disease, by Fabrizio Benedetti One of the most widespread words in medicine is placebo and placebo effect, although it is not always clear what it means exactly. Recent progress in biomedical research has allowed a better clarification of the placebo effect. We know that this is an … Read full article »

Can Breathing Exercises Really Change Your Health?

A couple of nights ago I found myself witnessing an interesting exchange between a meditation expert and an accountant. The meditation teacher was encouraging us to stop at the beginning of each day to do a simple breathing exercise. But the accountant (my Dad) wanted to know why. “What’s wrong with just launching into the … Read full article »
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