Healing is making whole, restoring a state of perfection and balance that has been lost. Andrew Weil More Quotes by Andrew Weil More Quotes From Andrew Weil 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 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 energy sleep people Fitting a walk into a busy life can be challenging, so I suggest walking rather driving to work or to run errands as often as you can - in other words, think of walking as alternative transportation. Andrew Weil challenges running thinking 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 epidemics play exercise Millions of Americans today are taking dietary supplements, practicing yoga and integrating other natural therapies into their lives. These are all preventive measures that will keep them out of the doctor's office and drive down the costs of treating serious problems like heart disease and diabetes. Andrew Weil doctors yoga heart 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 priorities agency citizens 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 physicians government pay 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 risk nuts heart The bottom line is that the human body is complex and subtle, and oversimplifying - as common sense sometimes impels us to do - can be hazardous to your health. Andrew Weil common-sense lines body One of the most obvious ways dogs can improve our physical and mental health is via daily walks. Andrew Weil mental-health dog way I expect that essential oils may some day prove a vital weapon in the fight against strains of antibiotic-resi stant bacteria. Andrew Weil essential-oils essentials fighting 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 would-be country facts Pay attention to your body. The point is everybody is different. You have to figure out what works for you. Andrew Weil different body attention Everyone prefers some foods over others, but some adults take this tendency to an extreme. These people tend to prefer the kinds of bland food they may have enjoyed as children - such as plain or buttered pasta, macaroni and cheese, cheese pizza, French fries and grilled cheese sandwiches - and to restrict their eating to just a few dishes. Andrew Weil cheese-sandwiches children people The notion that a human being should be constantly happy is a uniquely modern, uniquely American, uniquely destructive idea. Andrew Weil modern should ideas The World Health Organization has recognized acupuncture as effective in treating mild to moderate depression. Andrew Weil acupuncture organization world As an undergraduate at Harvard in the 1960s, I was fascinated by my visits to psychologist B.F. Skinner's laboratory. Andrew Weil skinner psychologist harvard Clearly, America's dysfunctional food culture must bear some of the blame for our excess pounds, but it's likely our walking-averse lifestyles contribute as well. Andrew Weil excess food-culture america I am not against all forms of high-tech medicine. Drugs and surgeries have a secure place in the treatment of serious health conditions. But modern American medicine treats almost every health condition as if it were an emergency. Andrew Weil emergencies medicine drug It is more important to eat some carbohydrates at breakfast, because the brain needs fuel right away, and carbohydrate is the best source. Andrew Weil important brain needs
