These Foods & Habits BOOST BRAIN HEALTH & End Inflammation! | Andrew Weil & Lewis Howes

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

After completing a medical internship at Mt. Zion Hospital in San Francisco, he worked a year with the National Institute of Mental Health, then wrote his first book, The Natural Mind. From 1971-1975, as a Fellow of the Institute of Current World Affairs, Dr. Weil traveled widely in North and South America and Africa collecting information on drug use in other cultures, medicinal plants, and alternative methods of treating disease. From 1971-1984 he was on the research staff of the Harvard Botanical Museum and conducted investigations of medicinal and psychoactive plants

Combining a Harvard education and a lifetime of practicing natural and preventive medicine, Dr. Weil is the founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, where he also holds the Lovell-Jones Endowed Chair in Integrative Rheumatology and is Clinical Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health. The Center is the leading effort in the world to develop a comprehensive curriculum in integrative medicine. Graduates serve as directors of integrative medicine programs throughout the United States, and through its fellowship, the Center is now training doctors and nurse practitioners around the world.

Dr. Weil is an internationally recognized expert for his views on leading a healthy lifestyle, his philosophy of healthy aging, and his critique of the future of medicine and health care. Dr. Weil writes a monthly column for Prevention magazine. A frequent lecturer and guest on talk shows, Dr. Weil is an internationally recognized expert on medicinal plants, alternative medicine, and the reform of medical education.

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Weil and I discuss the foods and habits we need to optimize our mental and physical health. I learned so much about the danger of inflammatory diseases, how we can treat and prevent them, and about the root cause of most medical problems. You don’t want to miss this episode!

Join me on Episode 1,108 to learn the habits and foods to increases brain function, eliminate inflammation, and live healthy longer with Dr. Andrew Weil!
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[tikhachimpango]

My grandmother passed on this year at 99 just shy away from 100 years. She was in Malawi. At 99 she was doing everything by herself, living in her own house, attending to her own needs like bathing, feeding etc.

Her eyesight was good, memory sharp and hearing not too bad. She never used hearing aids but one had to speak louder around her especially in the last five years but could hold a conversation.

Since I have known her, she only had one proper meal ( lunch) and in the evening she would have a cup of tea.

She worked ( farming and was an entrepreneur all her life building small houses for rent until her dying day, guess this helped her as well).

[MarkTitus]

When I turned 50 I decided to change my life mostly through spirituality and better diet and it’s working. I’m 56 now and by cutting out sugars and processed foods and eating whole grains and meditating and giving gratitude to the universe, all of my previous ailments went away and I feel better now than any other time in my adult life.

[pinksupremacy]

As humans we have certain species specific needs:
- Community
- Daily sufficient movement (lots of walking and some cardiovascular and strength training)
- Being outdoors (sunshine and connecting to the earth through our skin)
- Circadian rhythm (rising with sun; going to bed after sunset)
- Proper nutrition (locally grown organic foods and high quality animal foods such as red meat, organs, unpasteurised milk and cheese)
- A meaningful existence (something to live for other than yourself; giving to others; gratitude)
- Proper sleep

Its a simple but not so easy recipe in today's world.

[annfuller]

i LOVE that Weil said he has dogs that take him for walks. What a wonderful mindset for a human being.

[raewise]

I am 55, have been following Dr. Weil since I was about 30....He has been a treasure to me, and following his advice has added such benefit to my life. He is a true lifelong student and amazing teacher. I believe all doctors should strive to follow his example, and the rest of us should expect this type of care.

[Smjourney]

I have healed many things with my mind and spirituality. I have super high inflammation in my body and now have zero. I did reduce sugar and started to eat better. I used no medications . I have had severe pain and worked with it with the mind with no meds. I am glad to hear others believe this.

[mjlangdon]

The only doctor that should call himself a doctor!!! He’s real, honest, open, and knowledgeable like no other. Luv him enormously and so grateful for all he brings to us. Thank you Dr. Andrew Weil for EVERYTHING you inform us of!!! 🙏💜😇

[eileenh]

Dr Weil is one of my early educators in wholistic health. By reading whatever I could find written or suggested by him, (starting with 8 weeks to optimal health over 20 years ago) I learned to read labels, buy organic (especially the dirty dozen), grow more of my own vegetables and to expand my connection with everything and everyone from the inside out as a natural integrated being. Words cannot express the gratitude I have for him and seeing him in this interview gives me such joy. Thank you!!!❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[christinat.]

He is an amazing doctor. I started reading his books years ago. It is all integrated: mind body spirit. I so wish there was a national registry of health and healing. We seem to have it backwards in our "healthcare " system. Not one doctor ever asked me what I was eating or drinking. How can doctors go through medical school and not be well versed in nutrition. Thank you Dr. Weil for your contributions all of these years. ❤

[tonyflorez]

My grandfather lived to 100 years old, he had a farm in mexico, he only ate beans, potatoes, rice, eggs, ocassionaly chicken soups and fish soups, no meat no pork, never,
he drank black coffe no sugar, he was very healthy and strong til his last days.

[dollymadison]

79?😳?!?! He really does have an amazing youthfulness about him. The light in his eyes, his voice that sounds like that of a 30yr old, just the general way he carries himself.

[HealthFlexor]

I saw Dr. Weil on Oprah about 20yrs ago, and the man looks the same!!! He's the person who made me start eating berries! It is I believe part of what contributes to me haveing very wonderful health!!! He is definitely doing something wright! Hats off to you Dr. Weil, for your relentless effort...to echo what Lewis said!! A GREAT FORCE FOR GOOD YOU ARE!!

[LulaS]

“Every day, you’ve got to stand guard at the door of your mind”.
Jim Rohn

[TheMgarvey]

Dr. Weill is a marvel. He is the first person whose work I read about nutrition. It’s been a lifelong interest ever since.

[Marisol.M]

Top foods for health: Salmon, brocolli, berries, green tea; matcha, dark chocolate 70% cocoa at least and olive oil. Lifestyle practices:Good sleep, meditation, breath work, good social life and connection, having sence of purpose.

[zelenplav]

He has been my favorite since I read about him. He advocated Vit D a long time ago.

[alexisgrace]

Dr. Weil is a wise man. I've been following him for 20 years!

[karenorallo]

A master healer. A real doctor. Way ahead of his time. All around healing advice! The Guru. Thanks Dr. Weil

[martaaltheide]

In my career in nursing Intensive care 25 years, long term care 4, hospice 9, used what my nursing instructor said
“Ask a patient in pain, are you ready to be pain free? touching patents arm gently. Do deep breathing in through nose
out through mouth completely. “
Miraculously most were pain free and no meds needed. Many dozed off and slept, awakening relaxed and refreshed.

[paulaseffens]

The body has healing potential but folks must be patient with it. Takes time to heal.