Andrew Weil

Andrew Weil, M.D., is a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, a healing-oriented approach to health care which encompasses body, mind, and spirit.

Battling Stomach Bug?

I was diagnosed with H. Pylori eight years ago and did the antibiotic treatment, but the bacteria came back again. ...

Gut Health August 8, 2024
Feeling Faint During a Blood Test?

I have a tendency to faint when I have blood tests, and when I hear about medical procedures. ...

Mind & Spirit July 22, 2024
How to Prevent Cluster Headaches

Cluster headaches are severe and five times more common in men than women. They usually begin between the ...

Life & Wellness July 7, 2024
Anxious in the Morning?

Can you explain why anxiety is worse when waking up than at any other time of day? This ...

Depression & Anxiety June 18, 2024
Best Potassium Bet?

Which form of potassium is best for augmenting food intake? At health food stores, I find potassium in ...

Food & Nutrition May 22, 2024
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Headaches

What are temporomandibular joint (TMJ) headaches? These headaches stem from dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint, the hinge joint ...

Headaches & Migraines May 12, 2024
Can Herbs Combat Inflammation?

Question: I take ibuprofen for inflammation, but I’d rather use a natural product. Is there an anti-inflammatory herb that is just as effective? ...

Chronic Inflammation April 26, 2024
Keeping Your Immune System Young

How would you like to have the immune system of a 20-year-old? Daily physical activity may be the ...

Immune Health April 14, 2024
Can Certain Foods Lower Cortisol Levels?

Question: Much has been said about stress increasing cortisol levels and being somewhat responsible for belly fat. I ...

Hormone Health March 13, 2024
Heart Beating Too Fast?

I suffer from supraventricular reentry tachycardia. The doctors found nothing else wrong with my heart. This tachycardia can ...

Heart Health February 24, 2024
Can Diet Prevent Hearing Loss?

I read that magnesium can help prevent hearing loss. Is this true? Are there any other vitamins or ...

Tinnitus & Hearing Loss February 10, 2024
Getting Rid of Gallstones?

Is there a nonsurgical method of eliminating gallstones? Most gallstones don’t cause problems. But if they get stuck ...

Liver Health February 6, 2024
Best Test for Food Intolerance?

With certain exceptions (such as sensitivities to lactose and gluten, both of which have a genetic basis), food intolerances are ...

Gut Health January 13, 2024
Hot Bath to Lower Blood Sugar?

I’ve heard that taking a hot bath can lower your blood sugar. This sounds too good to be ...

Diabetes December 24, 2023
Is There Any Benefit to Taking Digestive Enzymes?

Do these supplements help with constipation, bloating, and other digestive symptoms?

Gut Health December 1, 2023
Burst Blood Vessels in the Eye?

I have had three blood vessels burst in my eyes over the last two months. I supposed that ...

Eye Health November 16, 2023
Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetically caused, chronic, progressive disease of the body’s mucous glands. It affects many ...

Lung Health November 7, 2023
Treating Low Back Pain

Back pain that lasts for more than three months is classified as chronic.

Bone, Joint & Muscle Health October 29, 2023
Treatment of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths among men. According to the American Cancer ...

Cancer October 21, 2023
Bugged by a Bad Cold?

Here's a remedy from Dr. Weil.

Cold & Flu October 17, 2023
Cat’s Claw: An Herbal Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease?

Question: Can you tell me about the Chinese herb gou-teng, which I understand is helpful in treating some ...

Parkinson's Disease September 27, 2023
Acid Reflux Symptoms & Treatment

Also called acid regurgitation, acid reflux is a common condition sometimes related to diet in which stomach acid ...

Acid Reflux September 22, 2023
Why Are My Fingernails Blue?

The medical term for the bluish hue of the skin, including underneath the fingernails, is cyanosis. Blue fingernails ...

Skin, Hair & Nail Health September 22, 2023
Is Ox Bile Safe for the Treatment of Gallstones?

Most gallstones are formed from excess cholesterol, which hardens into stones that range in size from tiny (the ...

Other Vitamins & Supplements September 19, 2023
Cooking With Spices: Lemongrass

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tall, perennial, fragrant grass native to India and tropical Asia. It has been ...

Food & Nutrition August 29, 2023
Should I Eat Freeze-Dried Fruits And Vegetables?

Is freeze-dried produce a reliable source of vitamins and minerals? Is it a healthy way to eat my ...

Food & Nutrition August 15, 2023
Probiotics for Your Skin?

You’re likely familiar with oral probiotics, found in fermented foods such as kimchi, sauerkraut, and yogurt with live cultures ...

Skin, Hair & Nail Health August 8, 2023