Dr. Andrew Weil ON: Using Food As MEDICINE To Reduce Inflammation & HEAL THE BODY | Jay Shetty
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Published 2023-02-20
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Today, let’s welcome Dr. Andrew Weil, a world renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. 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 is a clinical professor of medicine and professor of Public Health. A New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Weil is the author of 15 books on health and wellbeing. He is also the founder and partner in the growing family of True Food Kitchen Restaurants. Dr. Wild's current project includes matcha.com, bringing the world's best matcha to the West.
Dr. Weil talks about the benefits of integrative medicine to help treat the mind, body, and soul. He also shares his expertise on the common causes of inflammation, how to combat cognitive decline, natural remedies to keep the mind active and relaxed at the same time, and the superfoods that we should incorporate more into our daily diet.
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
03:20 Do you know the first rule of healthy eating?
07:24 Dr. Weil shares some of the superfoods we can incorporate in our daily meals.
11:52 The amazing growth of matcha tea worldwide.
16:52 Let’s talk about the green mediterranean diet.
18:07 Did you know that cooking oils are processed differently?
24:47 Let’s talk about cannabis and its medicinal use.
30:41 This is how cannabis preparation has drastically changed over the years.
36:17 What are psychedelics and how can one have a positive experience with it?
42:02 Minimizing the risks and increasing the potential benefits of psychedelics.
44:36 Dr. Weil on empathogens and the promising results of this type of psychedelic.
48:10 Is there a spiritual potential to psychedelics?
51:16 The most common effects and benefits of psilocybin.
53:44 Another psychedelic variation we can learn more about.
59:05 This is what you should stop drinking alcohol
01:01:21 Let’s talk about the book: Chocolate to Morphine
01:03:33 There is a wide range of mind-body interventions and its possible connection to spirituality.
01:07:18 Born with the fascination of the mind and body wellness
All Comments (21)
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i first got turned on to andrew weil back in college in the late 90s. this man is the real deal. he's brilliant
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Dr. Weil has been around for a long long time and had a TRUE WEALTH of knowledge in many areas of the spectrum. Thank you both for a WONDERFUL interview. 🙏💜👼
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The man is 80 years old. He is and looks amazing ❤
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He is absolutely right about consciousness: everything is conscious! We are literally a part of everything and everything is a part of us. We must learn to be kind and accepting and respectful of the planet.
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This blowed my mind. Stupidity and ignorance ruled our families for many years. Our ancestors knew pretty well that every remedy and solution was found in nature.
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0:48: 🥦 Dr. Andrew Weil discusses the importance of an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle habits to live longer, healthier, and prevent cognitive decline. 7:36: 🍵 Matcha green tea, particularly from Japan, is a highly beneficial and antioxidant-rich tea that has gained popularity in recent years. 14:37: 🌿 The speaker discusses the differences between coffee and tea, the benefits of a green Mediterranean diet, and the effects of canola oil and palm oil. They also touch on the use of ghee and turmeric as flavorings, and their experiences with cannabis. 22:07: 🌿 The speaker discusses the various uses and safety of cannabis, highlighting its potential medical benefits and the need for further research. 28:54: 💊 Psychedelics are mind-manifesting compounds that can induce perceptual changes and have potential therapeutic and spiritual benefits. 41:15: ✨ MDMA is a synthetic psychedelic that produces a state of non-defensiveness, calmness, and emotional openness, making it potentially useful for therapeutic purposes such as treating PTSD. 47:43: 🌿 Psychedelics like psilocybin and DMT have potential therapeutic uses for mental health conditions and are being intensively studied. 52:04: 🌿 The speaker discusses the abundance of psychedelic plants in the New World compared to the Old World and the difference in how they are used, emphasizing the importance of intention and ritual in containing the potential for abuse. 59:17: 💡 The speaker discusses the relationship between spirituality and plant medicine, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the non-physical dimension of existence. 1:06:22: 📚 The speaker expresses gratitude for the knowledge gained from the conversation and recommends the books mentioned. Recap by
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Having Dr. A. Weil as your guest, superbly remarkable coverage. He is brilliant!
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I shared the same feeling of inter-connectedness Dr. Andrew described, from doing half doses of mescaline, psilocybin, and peyote in my college years in the Pacific Northwest. We picked psilocybin mushrooms at dawn, which grew in ‘fairy rings’ in areas with rich soil, like cow pastures. We’d make tea and walk for hours in the forest, feeling awe and connection with all of nature. I’m a lightweight so instinctively took less than others, which worked well for me. The experiences opened my mind and spurred creativity, set me on a lifelong path, and formed a core spirituality of reverence for nature and the Universal Energy. I became a professional artist, animal advocate, Master Gardener, and vegetarian/ vegan/ pescatarian for over 50 years. I could go on about my incredible experiences! I haven’t felt a need to use these substances anymore, as I learned what they had to teach me, which was transformative!
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Dr Weil was about 30 years a head of all the others. He helped me focus on a good diet in the early 80s. Finally the rest of the world is catching up to him.
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Dr Andrew is what so many more Docs should be .
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I am so glad to see an up-and-coming, rising star of this particular genre giving props to Dr. Weil. Dr. Weil is responsible for educating my generation (brought up on pop-tarts for breakfast, smoking being permissible in restaurants, and watching the 6 o'clock news while eating KFC or grilled hot dogs for dinner) on all things mind-body-spirit. I attribute my health journey kicking off with 8 Weeks to Optimum Health and I can still recall the day I saw it on the table in a bookstore in the mall and purchased it. It changed my life.Dr. Weil is one of the greatest thought leaders of my generation.
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I lost my parents and 3 siblings through lack of healthcare. Your right Pay attention in America 🇺🇸
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I agree with these two gentlemen. A tea culture in USA would be wonderful. I drank tea all of my life and I feel this is the reason that I am so healthy. Of course I never took drugs, engaged in Healthy eating, exercising and lots of rest combined with daily tea socials has kept me grounded all my life. Tea is amazing!
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I have so much respect and admiration for people who can continually be cut off or interrupted during a conversation and show no signs of irritation. Bravo
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The guy does not age! Remarkable! I love him!
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Discussions like this make me question just what the US FDA is doing. Too many foods - natural and processed - in the US are so destructive to the human body. Why does the FDA permit these negative foods on the market?
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The way he describes spirituality is surprisingly beautiful ❤
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Dr. Weil is someone who has really contributed to teaching natural health for as long as I can remember he and Dr. Mercola made me take interest in my health naturally and it pays. Happy to see him here.
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Thank you for this most enjoyable and educational presentation; I feel that our nation and the world need more of these discussions that discuss the options available for healing ourselves.
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I traveled to Australia snorkeled at a place called Exmouth North of Perth, the fragility of our planet was so profound ❤ my emotion it changed my life no psychedelics needed! It was a truly amazing experience!
