A comprehensive handbook on alternative treatments from the New York Times–bestselling author of Mind Over Meds.In Health and Healing, Harvard-trained physician Andrew Weil explores the full spectrum of alternative healing practices available today, including holistic medicine, homeopathy, osteopathy, naturopathy, chiropractic, Chinese medicine, Shamanism, mind cures, faith healing, psychic healing, and outright quackery. He investigates w...

A valuable health resource from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Natural Mind and Spontaneous Happiness."Dr. Andrew Weil is an extraordinary phenomenon," says the Washington Post. And indeed, this expert in healthy living, alternative healing, and the mind-body connection has helped millions of people find relief from what ails them.Called "the bible of natural medicine" by Larry Dossey, MD, Natural Health...

A comprehensive guide to the science and sacred mystery of deep rest. From neurologist, sleep specialist, and integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Pedram Navab, whose multidisciplinary approach has helped thousands reclaim the benefits of sleep.Sleep is far more than a biological function—it is a sacred gateway to the unconscious, a nightly journey into creativity and renewal. In The Alchemy of Sleep, Dr. Pedram Navab blends rigorous neuroscience and slee...

An exploration of mind and body from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Natural Mind and Spontaneous Happiness.From the great popularizer of alternative medicine, here is a collection of essays about his travels to South America in the early 1970s in search of information on altered states of consciousness, drug use in other cultures, and other matters having to do with the complementarity of mind and body. Andrew Weil's experien...

Why do the relatively poor native populations in Mexico and Africa have such low levels of the chronic diseases that plague the United States?Why is the rate of seasonal affective disorder in Iceland—a country where dreary weather is the norm—so low?Why is it that older women in Okinawa have such low breast cancer rates that it is not considered cost-effective for them to get screening mammograms?The Jungle Effect has the life-changing answers to these impo...

More than four million copies sold: the definitive guide to drugs and drug use from "America's best known doctor" ( The New York Times).Cowritten by one of America's most respected doctors, From Chocolate to Morphine is the authoritative resource covering a wide range of available substances, from coffee to marijuana, antihistamines to psychedelics, steroids to smart drugs, and beyond. Dr. Andrew T. Weil provides the best and most unbiased informa...

DISCOVER A PROVEN PATH TO PAIN RELIEFWith empathy and scientific savvy, pain expert Dr. Saloni Sharma offers a personalized and innovative five-step pain relief program built on what she calls “microboosts,” little steps that add up to big results. Illustrated with inspiring patient examples and personal stories, her drug-free plan will enable you to:understand the unique factors contributing to your paindevelop a path to resuming your most ...

"The life skills presented so beautifully here can heal you and reawaken you to a life of joy and fun!" —Christiane Northrup, MD, #1 New York Times –bestselling authorTen minutes to learn. One minute to practice. Ten seconds to work.We live in an age of stress. Each day at work and at home as we struggle to take care of the basics, constant stress significantly affects our ability to lead healthy ...

An essential guide to understanding the health benefits of marijuana and CBDMarijuana has been used for thousands of years as a medicine, but pot has been illegal in the United States for most of our lives. Almost all states have now legalized its medical use, and many consumers and physicians are exploring it as an alternative to conventional treatments. There’s substantial evidence that marijuana (cannabis) is a safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, chem...

Dr. Keith Block is at the global vanguard of innovative cancer care. As medical director of the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment in Evanston, Illinois, he has treated thousands of patients who have lived long, full lives beyond their original prognoses. Now he has distilled almost thirty years of experience into the first book that gives patients a systematic, research-based plan for developing the physical and emotional vitality they need to meet the demands of treatment and ...

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A unique book about aging that draws on the science of biogerontology as well as on the secrets of healthy longevity—from “American’s best-known doctor” (The New York Times Magazine).In each of his widely acclaimed, best-selling books, Dr. Andrew Weil has been an authoritative and companionable guide through a uniquely effective combination of traditional and nontraditional approaches to health and healthy living. Dr. Weil explains...

Based on cutting-edge brain science, Dr. Martin Rossman has developed a program to help you break the worry cycle—and transform worry into a positive force.Our brains are hardwired for worry. While our ancient ancestors had a legitimate use for the fight-or-flight instinct, today what was once a matter of survival has become the stuff of sleepless nights and anxiety-filled days. At its best, worry is a way for us to turn over and solve a problem in our minds. But f...