Eight Weeks to Optimum Health: A Proven Program for Taking Full Advantage of Your Body's Natural Healing Power

"Excellent book. I was looking for a book on nutrition and not DIET. This was very helpful. Very knowledgeable author and I plan to get more of his material."
~ Written on 2008-04-06

"I listened to this book several times and started doing most of his recommendations. It is a great kick start to getting healthy.

Although... he suggested purchasing several "tonics" or herbs from a health food store and start taking them to boost your immune system. I purchased astragalus and took 1 pill and spent the entire night throwing up. Apparently I was allergic... who knew?

My favorite recommendations that I have stuck to are to get rid of all products containing "Hydrogenated oils" of any kind. (All cookies, crackers, most chips and 90% of boxed food.) Eating more meals with soy. I actually went Vegetarian after seeing the DVD "Eating" shortly after starting his program. Bringing more plants and flowers into the house. Walking and a few breathing exercises.

Final synopsis: Its a great start to getting healthy but don't follow all his recommendations to a "T". Choose what you feel comfortable with.
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~ Written on 2007-11-14

"I recently got a copy of the new expanded and updated edition and I must say there is alot of great information for a healthy lifestyle.I look at health related books as a buffet line where I pick and choose what is best for my lifestyle. There are lots of ideas to pick from here; there are many beneficial suggestions for the mind and body. Dr. Weil covers all the bases of well-being. He touches on the spiritual and mental aspect of optimum health, as well as exercise, including stretching and of course diet. The revised and updated information regarding cholesterol, anti-oxidants,soy products, vitamins and supplements etc. is in tune with the current times. There are many recipes to help you follow a healthy eating lifestyle that compliments the detailed information provided on specific foods. I found the information on certain herbs to be very interesting and helpful. The different sections begin with a healing story, they are usually inspirational and motivational to try Dr. Weil's suggestions on certain foods or herbs, that are, an alternative to traditional medicines. Much of the information is reinforcement of some of the life principles I have tried to establish for myself through the years and you might find such is the case for you. There is always room for improvement and the information is here in this book to help you achieve as the title suggests ,optimum health. There is no need to wait until you are sick as now is the best time to incoporate lifestyle changes beyond the 8 week introduction suggested by Dr. Weil. Dr. Weil has a good plan that more Americans should follow, it would help bring all of our health care costs down. The appendix has a very complete listing of places to get supplies, obtain certain foods or alternative services amongst other resources. Recommended for the well-being section of your home library."
~ Written on 2007-03-08

"Andrew Weil gives insights into living and feeling better through a practical, sensible approach in his eight week program. He uses diet, exercise, breathing techniques, and the incorporation of vital supplements, to name a few, to teach a better state of wellness. The program doesn't require insane life changes which makes it easier for anyone seeking better health to benefit. I use this book as a reference regularly."
~ Written on 2007-01-17

"Simple ideas for improving your health from a well respected doctor. Simple to read and understand without being boring."
~ Written on 2007-01-09