Tips for Wellness from Dr Weil

[Chemar]

Hi all

 

a discussion on another thread reminded me again just how much great info I get from Dr Andrew Weil...both from his website and the daily Newsletter that he sends out.

So I thought to share some of the info from his latest newsletters here periodically, specifically the info that is relevant to the issues that many of us deal with

 

His website is at http://www.DrWeil.com

 

and you can subscribe there to get the newsletter.

 

Dr Weil is a Harvard trained physician, and IMHO is the epitomy of an excellent Integrative doctor in that he has complete conventional training and has specialised in alternative medicine. He has a wealth of knowledge and a very balanced outlook, seeing the necessity for conventional medicine when the condition requires it, yet always providing excellent nutritional information to balance all things. There is also a great section on his website called "Ask Dr Weil"

 

so here is some useful info from the latest newsletter on SPRING ALLERGIES

Spring Cleaning Your Allergies

 

If sneezing and itchy eyes are part of your day-to-day life come spring, you may have seasonal allergies. Two effective remedies I recommend to combat allergy symptoms are freeze-dried stinging nettles and butterbur. Both of these herbs perform as well as antihistamines, without the drowsiness that antihistamines can cause. If your allergies are particularly bad, make some dietary changes, too: eliminate dairy (to avoid immune-system irritation); increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids (try wild Alaskan salmon, freshly ground flaxseeds, or fish oil supplements); and eat plenty of antioxidant-rich fruits such as berries and cherries to help modify the body's inflammatory response.

 

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and

What are prebiotics?

The non-digestible food substances that encourage the growth and activity of friendly bacteria in the intestinal tract are known as prebiotics. The term “probiotics,” on the other hand, usually refers to supplements or foods containing live cultures of beneficial organisms, such as acidophilus. While both may help to maintain normal gut flora, there is no scientific evidence yet that prebiotics are necessary for digestive health. If you do want to try prebiotics – some practitioners recommend them for irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive problems – you can get them naturally through foods: artichoke, asparagus, banana, chicory, garlic and onions are all good sources.

 

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hope this info is useful here

[KJS]

Cheri,

I, too, get the daily and weekly news from Dr. Weil and find it very useful. I wrote to "him" about tics but didn't get a reply or see my question posted. Have you ever asked him about this?

 

Karen

[Chemar]

Hello Karen

no I havent contacted him about tics.

 

did you do it on the "Ask Dr Weil" section?

I would post it again as he is usually very prompt in responding

 

I know he did once do a brief section on Tourettes but it wasnt very detailed. I will try to find the reference

[KJS]

Hi Cheri,

Yes, I used the "Ask Dr. Weil" feature to query him about tics. I'll try again. Did you receive my message via your website about our South African connection?

 

Karen

[Chemar]

ah! it was you!!

I actually got the email via this forum but there was no return email included for you and so I couldnt reply to you!!

 

as they say in Afrikaans

"aangename kennis"

 

 

You had asked about acupuncture and biofeedback......the best way to select a therapist for these is to find someone who is a fully licenced and certified accupunturist.

 

I have been told that it is good if they are a member of either

 

The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture

http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/

 

or

 

The American Association of Oriental Medicine

http://www.aaom.org/

 

when you call the accupuncturist, you can also ask if they do biofeedback/reflexology etc as part of their practice, and if they have any experience treating the areas that you require.

 

Hope you will either PM or email me again with a contact email address as I would love to chat more about South Africa.