Posted by djmmm on March 11, 2007, at 16:57:50
In reply to What do people think of Dr Andrew Weil??, posted by Meri-Tuuli on March 11, 2007, at 5:43:59
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> I came heard about him on an acne forum (acne.org to be precise). He seems rather good to be honest. I really like his 'stuff'. Although he does seem like an aging 'alternative lifestyle propronent' (I though using the word 'hippy might be uncivil?) trying to make a buck perhaps?
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> Well whatever I'd like to know your views, esteemed fellow babblers.
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> Kind regards
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> Miss MI really like him...I saw him speak a few years back. Very interesting. He's a proponent of integrative medicine, which, in my opinion, is the future of medicine.. check out his website..
About Andrew Weil, M.D.
Andrew Weil, M.D., has devoted the past thirty years to developing, practicing, and teaching others about the principles of integrative medicine. Dr. Weil combines a Harvard education and a lifetime of practicing natural and preventive medicine to provide a unique approach to health care which encompasses body, mind, and spirit.He is the Founder and Director of the Program in Integrative Medicine (PIM) at the College of Medicine, University of Arizona, where he is also a Clinical Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health and the Lovell-Jones Professor of Integrative Rheumatology. Dr. Weil received both his medical degree and his undergraduate AB degree in biology (botany) from Harvard University.
PIM, established in 1994, trains physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and allied health professionals on the philosophy and practice of integrative medicine. The program's overriding mission is to lead the transformation of health care by creating, educating, and actively supporting a community of professionals who embody the philosophy and practice of integrative medicine. The program features a broad range of comprehensive fellowship training programs, online educational courses on specific topics, an integrative clinic, and an NIH-supported research group. Through PIM, Dr. Weil hopes to expand and strengthen integrative medicine and ultimately help to transform health care in North America and the world.
A world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Weil is a best-selling author and editorial director of DrWeil.com, the leading online resource for healthy living based on the philosophy of integrative medicine. Dr. Weil's books include the national bestsellers Spontaneous Healing, 8 Weeks to Optimum Health, Eating Well for Optimum Health, and The Healthy Kitchen. His latest book, Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-Being, was published in October 2005. He also authors the popular Self Healing newsletter and is the Director of Integrative Health & Healing at Miraval Life in Balance Resort. Dr. Weil is an internationally-recognized expert on integrative medicine, medicinal plants, mind-body interactions and the future of medicine and health care.
As a frequent guest on Larry King Live, Oprah, and The Today Show, Dr. Weil provides valuable information and insight on how to incorporate conventional and complementary medicine practices in one's life to optimize the body's natural healing power.
About Andrew Weil, M.D., and Weil Lifestyle, LLC
Andrew Weil, M.D., helped to establish Weil Lifestyle, LLC in order to create a stream of funding for integrative medicine and to supply healthful consumer products not otherwise available to the public.Weil Lifestyle, LLC licenses the right to use Dr. Weil's name and likeness to companies philosophically aligned with his principles and committed to advancing integrative medicine. To qualify for licensing, the products themselves must also conform to the principles of integrative medicine. Current licensees are: Origins Natural Resources (skin-care products), IdeaSphere (vitamins and supplements), Jamieson Laboratories (vitamins and supplements), Waterford Wedgwood (healthy cookware and housewares), and Natural Pet Nutrition (premium pet food).
Dr. Weil donates to the Weil Foundation all of his after-tax profits from royalties received by Weil Lifestyle, LLC from the sale of these products. The Weil Foundation is a charitable foundation dedicated to advancing integrative medicine by supporting education and research. It is funded by donations from Dr. Weil and by others committed to education and research in integrative medicine.
Weil Lifestyle's licensing efforts began in 2004, and 2005 was the company's first profitable year. Dr. Weil's 2005 after-tax profits from sales were $154,589, which he donated to the Weil Foundation in May 2006. Projections are that Dr. Weil will donate in excess of $350,000 to the Foundation based on 2006 revenue.
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