Andrew Weil Movies
Co-directors Leila Conners Petersen and Nadia Conners conduct interviews with some of the world's leading scientists and creative thinkers in a film that asks whether or not it's too late to avoid the ecological disaster that looms ominously on the horizon. In addition to exploring how the human race has arrived at this crucial point in history, conversations with 50 leading thinkers, scientists, and leaders including former Soviet prime minister Mikhail Gorbachev, world-renowned scientist Stephen Hawking, and sustainable design experts Bruce Mau and William McDonough to find out just what humankind can do about the most pressing issues of our time. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- 2006
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Legendary physician Dr. Andrew Weil, bestselling author of nine books and professor of internal medicine at the University of Arizona - Tuscon, headlines the 2005 PBS documentary special Andrew Weil, M.D.: Healthy Aging. Based on Weil's bestseller Healthy Aging: A Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-Being, the program consists of Weil discussing his principles, on-camera, as they involve making a smoother transition to advanced age in contemporary society. He begins by cutting dramatically against the grain of popular thought, and asserting the somewhat revolutionary notion that aging and disease do not necessarily need to go hand-in-hand. The internist then provides a myriad of suggestions aimed at 60+ viewers who wish to dramatically extend their lives and improve the condition of their lives - from dietary considerations to exercise and meditation. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- 2000
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Author and nutritional expert Dr. Andrew Weil shares daily eating habits that can help even dieters enjoy their food more while trying to lose weight. The program's emphasis is on selecting the healthiest and tastiest meals while avoiding foods with damaging contents. Weil also discusses the pitfalls of eating foods high in concentrated fats and oils, and using a microwave to put together healthy and enticing meals. ~ Elizabeth Smith, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Harvard-educated doctor and author Andrew Weil describes a program for health and healing in the 72-minute educational video Andrew Weil, M.D.: 8 Weeks to Optimum Health. With easy-to-follow guidelines, Weil provides a comprehensive regimen of exercise, vitamins, diet, and meditation aimed at maximizing the well-being of both mind and body. Enthusiasts should also consult Weil's best-seller of the same title, as well as Spontaneous Healing, a book dealing with integrative medicine. ~ Kathleen Wildasin, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Andrew Weil
- 1999
This is a sit-down conversation with famed physician Andrew Weil, known for his belief in the total integration of alternative medicine within a traditional medical school curriculum. The video is filmed in an informal conversational style interspersed with visuals used to illustrate each of Dr. Weil's points in how Tibetan art and metaphoric connections are closely related to ecosystems and the human body. ~ Laura Mahnken, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Andrew Weil
- 1996
Dr. Andrew Weil believes that some aspects of Western medicine may interfere with the body's natural ability to protect and heal itself. Weil cites many astounding cases of people who have healed spontaneously around the world amidst the most unusual circumstances. Spontaneous Healing advocates different healing exercises to help strengthen the body's systems focusing on the power of the immune system. The "heal thyself" attitude to physical health is a positive and encouraging notion. People looking for medical inspiration will find value in Weil's philosophy. ~ Laura Mahnken, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Andrew Weil
Dr. Andrew Weil is well-known advocate of healthy living, and in this release the Healthy Ageing author shows precisely how viewers can make their kitchen the epicenter of a healthy new lifestyle. Diets are notorious for taking the pleasure out of food, but one mustn't necessarily trade taste for good health. For viewers seeking to implement a long-term lifestyle change rather than shooting for a quick fix solution to weight loss, Dr. Weil offers detailed information on disease fighting foods and dietary supplements that are as tasty as they are healthy. Additional footage not aired in the television broadcast and a handy pocket guide provide viewers with all the information needed to schedule a balanced diet specifically designed to promote both happiness and healthiness. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Andrew Weil
