Andrew Weil Quotes - Page 2

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• 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.

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  Exercise, Epidemics, Play

  "10 Ways to Have a Happier Life" by Dr. Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. November 8, 2011.

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• Treatment originates outside you; healing comes from within.

  Andrew Weil

  Healing, Treatment

  Andrew Weil, M.D. (2011). “Spontaneous Healing: How to Discover and Enhance Your Body's Natural Ability to Maintain and Heal Itself”, p.127, Ballantine Books

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• True, nuts are high in fat, but most of them contain monounsaturated fat that is good for the heart. In fact, eaten in moderation, nuts can lower your risk of heart disease and heart attack.

  Andrew Weil

  Heart, Nuts, Risk

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• If we can make the correct diagnosis, the healing can begin. If we can't, both our personal health and our economy are doomed.

  Andrew Weil

  Healing, Diagnosis, Economy

  "The Wrong Diagnosis". Article by Dr. Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. September 9, 2009.

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• Pay attention to your body. The point is everybody is different. You have to figure out what works for you.

  Andrew Weil

  Different, Attention, Body

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• 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

  Government, Physicians, Pay

  "The Question No One Asks About Healthcare" by Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. September 25, 2009.

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• I find that low protein diets often contribute to improvement in patients with immune system problems ... In fact, it would be hard to become deficient in protein in our country even if you tried.

  Andrew Weil

  Country, Facts, Would Be

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• Meditation while walking has a long, noble history in ancient spiritual disciplines.

  Andrew Weil

  Spiritual, Discipline, Long

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• 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

  Agency, Priorities, Citizens

  "The Question No One Asks About Healthcare" by Dr. Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. September 25, 2009.

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• In my view, prescribing antidepressant drugs is too often a quick and easy substitute for developing treatment plans that address the totality of health concerns and lifestyle factors that have an impact on wellness, including emotional wellness.

  Andrew Weil

  Depression, Emotional, Impact

  "Dr. Weil talks about depression and his new book, Spontaneous Happiness". Interview with Susan Enfield, deliciousliving.com. December 20, 2011.

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• Learning to focus attention and concentration is very useful; meditation can help you do that.

  Andrew Weil

  Focus, Meditation, Attention

  "Dr. Andrew Weil: On Changing the Current Paradigm in Healthcare". Interview with Robert Piper, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.

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• As any doctor can tell you, the most crucial step toward healing is having the right diagnosis. If the disease is precisely identified, a good resolution is far more likely. Conversely, a bad diagnosis usually means a bad outcome, no matter how skilled the physician.

  Andrew Weil

  Healing, Mean, Doctors

  "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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• You've got to experiment to figure out what works.

  Andrew Weil

  Figure Skating, Figures, Experiments

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• The more easily digestible and refined the carbohydrates, the greater the effect on our health, weight and well-being.

  Andrew Weil

  Weight, Carbohydrates, Well Being

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• We're all affected by music. It has the power to inspire, uplift us, change our moods, and even alter consciousness.

  Andrew Weil

  Uplifting, Inspire, Consciousness

  "Healthy Gift Ideas" by Dr. Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. March 18, 2010.

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• More than one skillful physician has said that if one asks the right questions, the patient will make the diagnosis for you in his or her own words.

  Andrew Weil

  Physicians, Diagnosis, Patient

  Andrew Weil (2004). “Health and Healing: The Philosophy of Integrative Medicine”, p.92, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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• Routines may include taking a warm bath or a relaxing walk in the evening, or practicing meditation/relaxation exercises. Psychologically, the completion of such a practice tells your mind and body that the day's work is over and you are free to relax and sleep.

  Andrew Weil

  Sleep, Exercise, Practice

  "Sleep Tips For A Younger, More Vibrant You" by Dr. Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. March 18, 2010.

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• 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

  Beautiful, Flower, Home

  "Healthy Gift Ideas" by Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. March 18, 2010.

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• Short naps are good. Given modern workplace demands, this is not possible for many people - but if you have the option, try napping for ten to twenty minutes in the afternoon, preferably lying down in a darkened room.

  Andrew Weil

  Lying, Naps, People

  "Sleep Tips For A Younger, More Vibrant You" by Dr. Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. March 18, 2010.

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• Remember that breath walking - as with any meditation technique - should not be pursued with a grim determination to 'get it right.' The point is to cultivate openness, relaxation and awareness, which can include awareness of your undisciplined, wandering mind.

  Andrew Weil

  Determination, Meditation, Relaxation

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• Studies have shown that people who are physically active sleep better than those who are sedentary. The more energy you expend during the day, the sleepier you will feel at bedtime.

  Andrew Weil

  Sleep, People, Energy

  "Natural Insomnia Treatment" by Andrew Weil, www.drweil.com.

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• 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

  Home, Exercise, Gardening

  "10 Ways to Have a Happier Life" by Dr. Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. November 8, 2011.

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• The world is beset by many problems, but in my opinion, this hijacking of our brain's reward centers by electronic media is potentially one of the most destructive.

  Andrew Weil

  Media, Brain, World

  "Pressing The Bar" by Dr. Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. February 10, 2013.

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• Fear and greed are potent motivators. When both of these forces push in the same direction, virtually no human being can resist.

  Andrew Weil

  Greed, Force, Humans

  "Fear, Greed and X-Rays" by Dr. Andrew Weil, www.huffingtonpost.com. September 27, 2009.

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• Your body can heal itself. It can do so because it has a healing system. If you are in good health, you will want to know about this system, because it is what keeps you in good health and because you can enhance that condition. If you or people you love are sick, you will want to know about this system, because it is the best hope for recovery.

  Andrew Weil

  Healing, Recovery, Heal Itself

  Andrew Weil (1995). “Spontaneous Healing: How to Discover and Enhance Your Body's Natural Ability to Maintain and Heal Itself”, Alfred A. Knopf

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