Insurance companies, whether private or government owned, must be compelled to pay for health-promoting measures. In turn, this will encourage physicians to offer such treatments in earnest. Andrew Weil companycompelearnest Change image and share on social
While sleep is clearly vital to emotional well-being, what is it, exactly, about sleep that is so necessary? As it turns out, mood disorders are strongly linked to abnormal patterns of dreaming. Andrew Weil abnormaldisorderdream Change image and share on social
Citizens must pressure the American Hospital Association, the American Public Health Association, the Centers for Disease Control and other relevant governmental agencies to make greening our hospitals and medical centers a top priority so that they themselves don't create even more illness. Andrew Weil agencyamericanassociation share on social
A beautiful bouquet or a long-lasting flowering plant is a traditional gift for women, but I have recommended that both men and women keep fresh flowers in the home for their beauty, fragrance, and the lift they give our spirits. Andrew Weil beautifulbeautybouquet share on social
The best way to detoxify is to stop putting toxic things into the body and depend upon it's own mechanisms. Andrew Weil bodydependdetoxify Change image and share on social
American businesses are struggling to pay outrageous, exploitive insurance bills for their employees, hampering our ability to compete globally. Andrew Weil abilityamericanbill Change image and share on social
Low levels of vitamin D in the population as a whole suggest that most people need to take a vitamin D supplement. This may be especially true for seniors, as the ability to synthesize vitamin D in the skin declines with age. Andrew Weil abilityagedecline share on social
Human bodies are designed for regular physical activity. The sedentary nature of much of modern life probably plays a significant role in the epidemic incidence of depression today. Many studies show that depressed patients who stick to a regimen of aerobic exercise improve as much as those treated with medication. Andrew Weil activityaerobicbody share on social
In my view, the best gift is one that benefits both the receiver and the planet. Andrew Weil benefitgiftplanet Change image and share on social
Even low-calorie diets and vigorous exercise fail to work in the long term for at least some people. Andrew Weil caloriedietexercise Change image and share on social