Dr. Andrew Weil's groundbreaking handbook for people who want to take control of their lives and their health, Health and Healing presents the full spectrum of alternative healing practices, including holistic medicine, homeopathy, osteopathy, chiropractic, and Chinese medicine, and outlines how they differ from conventional approaches. The philosophical basis for his work in integrative medicine and optimum health, Health and Healing draws on Weil's own vast clinical and personal experience, as well as on case studies from around the world.
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Regarding Naturopathy's Science-Ejected Vitalism Premise, 2004: This book does include reference, in a rather mislabeled manner, to naturopathy's central premise, the science-ejected sectarian belief of vitalism [a 'purposeful life spirit bioagency'], per: "naturopaths also believe in the vital natural force, the healing power of nature, the medicatrix vis naturae of Hippocrates [p.138...e.g.] Hahnemann worked out a precise method of diluting [homeopathic] remedies to [supposedly] maximize their effectiveness [...he claimed] when properly diluted, the more... more info
Outstanding This book was required reading in my college microbiology class. I've kept it ever since and I have read it several times more. I've also given this book as a gift. It will really open your mind to several types of alternative medicine. The fact that this was written by a "traditional" M.D. brings a bit more legitimacy to the various disciplines of medicine.
A Great Book This book is without question the best book on health and healing I've ever read. It is a brilliant, fascinating and informed exploration of the science and philosophy of health. It will change your view of medicine, and in doing so should improve your health. If you have a body and a mind, you owe it to yourself to read this book.
This book is a great book. I have known and a been friend and colleague with Dr. Weil, so I am biased. But when I read this book when it was first released in the 1980's I couldn't put it down. And I find myself returning to it often and recommending it to my patients that are new to integrative medical approaches. In this book, Dr. Weil shares his wealth of personal experience and professional wisdom which tells the story and history which led to the even greater of his works to follow. I do not miss anything he writes, but this one... more info
