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Andrew Weil, M.D.

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"It is easy to sit up and take notice, What is difficult is getting up and taking action." -Honore de Balzac
Is ginkgo as dangerous as some recent news stories have reported? Here is my take: weil.ws/13zmZRf
It's been said that no one is neutral about mushrooms: I am a proud mycophile. weil.ws/13pdbJx Are you?
Here is the recipe for Quinoa Tabbouleh which was served at the nutrition conference today #10thNHC: weil.ws/182ln6S Enjoy!
Chef Michael Stebner @michaelstebner & I demonstrate how to make Tuscan Kale Salad: bit.ly/dhkci8 #10thNHC
Thank you @DrWeil @Lowdogmd @VMaizes @azcim U have positively & exponentially impacted my life and those patients I serve! #10thNHC
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From @drdaphnemiller: One of the best approaches for children w/ ADHD is very simple: Have them spend time outside in active play #10thNHC
RT @VMaizes: Dr Martha Hackett tells pts: I can write you a prescription or I can teach you how to heal yourself. You decide. #10thNHC
Randy Horwitz MD: If you don't have a nutritionist on your medical team, you are missing a huge opportunity for healing. #10thNHC
.@drdaphnemiller: Allow boiled potatoes to cool. Lowers availability of starch, helps normalize blood sugar & assist w weight loss. #10thNHC
Now this is a breakfast for the busy day we have scheduled at the conference! #10thNHC pic.twitter.com/UiF04YONk1
Thanks to @DrWeil & friends for another amazing Nutrition and Health Conference. Always on the cutting edge #10thNHC
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Had a nice dinner w Justin Sonnenburg. Optimizing microbiome is the next frontier in preventive medicine! #10thNHC pic.twitter.com/NrAV8GvCKk
Dr. Roderick Dashwood: Brief steaming (about 2mins) maximizes availability of anti-cancer compounds in broccoli. #10thNHC
. @Lowdogmd: Moderate stress, including intermittent fasting, builds strength, resilience & overall health #10thNHC weil.ws/KhJTVe
Snack-time at the conference: jicama sticks and minted guacamole w/ pomegranate: weil.ws/Y4tIQ2 #10thNHC pic.twitter.com/T9TECKvMtA
Dr Sonnenberg great microbiome talk! Take home: promote vaginal deliveries, breast feeding, avoid antibiotics, eat fiber. #10thnhc @DrWeil
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Tasting time! Snack break w/ #10thNHC attendees & @DrWeil. On the menu: redpepper hummus, guacamole &jicama sticks! pic.twitter.com/YSQptoPeJs
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From Justin Sonnenburg: Optimizing microbe health is key to optimizing health of their "vessels" - that is, us. #10thNHC
From Stanford's Justin Sonnenburg: Microbial cells in our bodies (mainly the gut) outnumber human cells 10 to 1. #10thNHC
Are you cycling yet? May is #bikemonth and this week is #biketoworkweek! weil.ws/YHeghp
From @DrNaiman: eating the vegetable purslane is a wonderful way to naturally stimulate melatonin production and improve sleep. #10thNHC
Sleep expert @DrNaiman: insufficient REM sleep increases the release of hunger-stimulating hormones during waking hours. #10thNHC
Wonderful lunch, including roasted asparagus salad with arugula and walnuts. #10thNHC pic.twitter.com/a2NxX8ukHc
Threat of litigation from @TrueFoodNow helped: USDA says more review needed for new Monsanto, Dow GMO crops reut.rs/134lIkG
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RT @Lowdogmd Interesting conversation on GMO foods. We need more data, until then labeling allows us to choose for our own families #10thNHC
Roberta Friedman, Yale Food Policy Director: Nearly 1/2 of added sugar in American diet, from beverages #10thNHC pic.twitter.com/yT1w6eaXNK
Moderate consumption of WHOLE #soy foods is perfectly safe for men & women, even those with #breastcancer -@DrWeil #10thNHC #RDchat
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The root of gluten sensitivity is NOT the genetics of wheat, it's the change in our gut flora. @NHConference @DrWeil #10thnhc
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Tearing lettuce leaves stresses them to make more polyphenols. Wash, tear and store for a few days. @NHConference @DrWeil #10thnhc
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Here's a simple anti-inflammatory tip: Add a level teaspoon of turmeric to all soups and stews.
Drinking sweetened beverages is the major driver of the obesity epidemic, esp. in young ppl. Fruit juice is not a substitue for real fruit.
The word "companion" literally means "one who eats bread with you." We need to restore the social component of eating. #10thNHC
#10thNHC individual biochemistry may determine best diet. Polarization and dietary extremism doesn't recognize this! @DrWeil
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Nutrition is consistently slighted in medical school curricula. That must change. #10thNHC
MT "@VMaizes: New trend demonizing whole categories of food continues. 10 yrs ago fat, now wheat. Key to all is likely gut flora."
In Seattle w/ @urbanmoonshine for the #10thNHC nutrition in medicine conference. Excited to hear @DrWeil, @Lowdogmd, and talk #wildmedicine
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Excited to be at @DrWeil's Nutrition&Health conference. Food=prevention=well being=public health!
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#10thNHC begins this am @DrWeil & Dr Kronenberg point to progress and lack of. Number of hrs nut ed have gone down! @NHConference
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Delighted to see a huge turnout for our 10th Annual Nutrition & Health Conference in Seattle! #10thNHC pic.twitter.com/sKQX9b5dJg
A very #HappyMothersDay! I fondly remember my mother, Jenny who passed in 2004 - an amazing woman and role model. pic.twitter.com/uT7PjzR7d1
A Healthy Pregnancy: Is Organic Food Enough? (via @VMaizes) weil.ws/YzCEl4
Seeking a breakfast that's healthy, quick and inexpensive? @summertomato explains: weil.ws/11YGSS9
Could Eating Peppers Prevent Parkinson's? (via @ScienceDaily) weil.ws/10ld6ED
Sucking your babies' pacifiers to clean may have some protective health benefits: weil.ws/10tIUIt
My friend and colleague @drdaphnemiller wrote this wonderful article for my site: "7 Ways to Connect With the Farm": weil.ws/10Hrhno
Do you drink enough water throughout the day? weil.ws/aMOG3h