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Feb 2023
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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. Weil'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

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