I am a particular fan of integrative exercise - that is, exercise that occurs in the course of doing some productive activity such as gardening, bicycling to work, doing home improvement projects and so on. Andrew Weil activitybicycleexercise share on social
To be clear, I worry as much about the impact of the Internet as anyone else. I worry about shortening attention spans, the physical cost of sedentary 'surfing' and the potential for coarsening discourse as millions of web pages compete for attention by appealing to our base instincts. Andrew Weil appealattentionbase share on social
Limit or eliminate late-night computer and television viewing. A computer or TV screen may seem much dimmer than a light bulb, but these screens often fill your field of vision, mimicking the effects of a room filled with light. Andrew Weil bulbcomputerdim share on social
It's rare - too rare, I have to say - for botanists to become doctors. Andrew Weil botanistdoctorrare Change image and share on social
The more easily digestible and refined the carbohydrates, the greater the effect on our health, weight and well-being. Andrew Weil carbohydratedigestibleeasily Change image and share on social
Shorter daylight hours can affect sleep, productivity and state of mind. Light therapy, also known as phototherapy, may help. It uses light boxes emitting full-spectrum light to simulate sunlight. Andrew Weil affectboxdaylight Change image and share on social
Giving gifts to others is a fundamental activity, as old as humanity itself. Yet in the modern, complex world, the particulars of gift-giving can be extraordinarily challenging. Andrew Weil activitychallengecomplex Change image and share on social
Pay attention to your body. The point is everybody is different. You have to figure out what works for you. Andrew Weil attentionbodyfigure Change image and share on social
I'm not against high-tech medicine. It has a secure place in the diagnosis and treatment of serious disease. Andrew Weil diagnosisdiseasehigh Change image and share on social
As an American, you have a right to good health care that is effective, accessible, and affordable, that serves you from infancy through old age, that allows you to go to practitioners and facilities of your choosing, and that offers a broad range of therapeutic options. Andrew Weil accessibleaffordableage share on social
