Health and Healing

This book does include reference, in a rather mislabeled manner, to naturopathy's central premise, the science-ejected sectarian belief of vitalism [a 'purposeful life spirit bioagency'], per: "naturopaths also believe in the vital natural force, the healing power of nature, the medicatrix vis naturae of Hippocrates [p.138...e.g.] Hahnemann worked out a precise method of diluting [homeopathic] remedies to [supposedly] maximize... Read Full Review

I have known and a been friend and colleague with Dr. Weil, so I am biased. But when I read this book when it was first released in the 1980's I couldn't put it down. And I find myself returning to it often and recommending it to my patients that are new to integrative medical approaches. In this book, Dr. Weil shares his wealth of personal experience and professional wisdom which tells the story and history which led to... Read Full Review

Dr. Weil presents an objective view of many healing modalities that may be familar to most Americans. He includes allopathic (traditional Western) medicine, homeopathic, naturopathic, osteopathic, and chiropractic paths; acupunction, holistic medicine, shamanism/mind cures/faith healing, and psychic healing. He not only presents assets and disadvantages of each modality, but also presents some theories on why any course of... Read Full Review

Doctor Weil is a well-known author, so it is possible that this review is already needless for most people. But as long even few interested in medicine both alternative and conventiona missed this book, there's sense in reviewing it. This book is one of the few of its kind that does not play on our medical beliefs but instead respecting our common sense and experience. Thus it is read with respect by both sides of the... Read Full Review