Episode
#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
1:42:51
Published: Thu Dec 06 2018
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Andrew Weil, M.D. (@DrWeil) is a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine.Dr. Weil received a degree in biology (botany) from Harvard College in 1964 and an M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 1968. After completing a medical internship at Mt. Zion Hospital in San Francisco, he worked a year with the National Institute of Mental Health, then wrote his first book, The Natural Mind. From 1971-75, as a Fellow of the Institute of Current World Affairs, Dr. Weil traveled widely in North and South America and Africa collecting information on drug use in other cultures, medicinal plants, and alternative methods of treating disease. From 1971-84 he was on the research staff of the Harvard Botanical Museum and conducted investigations of medicinal and psychoactive plants.Dr. Weil is the founder and Director of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, where he also holds the Lovell-Jones Endowed Chair in Integrative Rheumatology and is Clinical Professor of Medicine and Professor of Public Health. Through its Fellowship and Integrative Medicine in Residency curricula, the Center is now training doctors and nurse practitioners around the world.A New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Weil is the author of 15 books on health and well-being, including Mind Over Meds, Fast Food, Good Food, True Food, Spontaneous Happiness, Healthy Aging, and Eight Weeks to Optimum Health. Please enjoy this wide-ranging (and often hysterical) conversation with Dr. Weil!This podcast is brought to you by Audible. I have used Audible for years, and I love audiobooks. I have a few to recommend:Ready Player One by Ernest ClineThe Tao of Seneca by SenecaThe Graveyard Book by Neil GaimanNonviolent Communication by Marshall B. RosenbergAll you need to do to get three months of Audible for just $6.95 a month is visit Audible.com/Tim or text TIM to 500500 to get started today.This podcast is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, "If you could only use one supplement, what would it be?" My answer is, inevitably, Athletic Greens. It is my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body and did not get paid to do so. As a listener of The Tim Ferriss Show, you'll get a free 20-count travel pack with your first order — valued at $100 — at AthleticGreens.com/Tim.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please fill out the form at tim.blog/sponsor.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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00:00 - 03:28 (03:28)
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Episode#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Dr. Andrew Weil is a world-renowned leader in the field of integrative medicine, with a passion for medicinal plants that started during his undergraduate studies in botany at Harvard.
03:28 - 08:53 (05:24)
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Dr. Andrew Weil is a world-renowned leader in the field of integrative medicine, with a passion for medicinal plants that started during his undergraduate studies in botany at Harvard. In this episode of the Tim Ferriss Show, he discusses his love affair with plants and his career researching and promoting alternative methods of treating disease.
Episode#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Dr. Edmondson discusses the challenges of obtaining permission to conduct the first human controlled double-blind studies with marijuana in naive subjects and how drug effects are a combined effect of drug set and setting.
08:53 - 17:47 (08:54)
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Dr. Edmondson discusses the challenges of obtaining permission to conduct the first human controlled double-blind studies with marijuana in naive subjects and how drug effects are a combined effect of drug set and setting.
Episode#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Michael Pollan, author of "How to Change Your Mind," discusses his experiences with psychedelic drugs and cannabis, how their effects have changed over time, and how set and setting can influence their outcomes.
17:47 - 22:54 (05:07)
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Michael Pollan, author of "How to Change Your Mind," discusses his experiences with psychedelic drugs and cannabis, how their effects have changed over time, and how set and setting can influence their outcomes. He also shares his thoughts on the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes and the changing societal attitudes towards it.
Episode#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Set and setting, referring to the user's mental state and physical environment, play a crucial role in the effects of drugs, and can even reverse their pharmacological effects.
22:54 - 28:54 (05:59)
Summary
Set and setting, referring to the user's mental state and physical environment, play a crucial role in the effects of drugs, and can even reverse their pharmacological effects. In designing studies for researching these compounds, the focus should be on maximizing the chances of producing a positive experience rather than isolating their effects, as there is great potential for psychedelics in healing and medicine.
Episode#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast episode, Timothy Leary describes the controversy surrounding his book release during the War on Drugs, provides insight into his experiences with a healer, and shares advice for individuals interested in discussing controversial subjects.
28:55 - 39:14 (10:19)
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In this podcast episode, Timothy Leary describes the controversy surrounding his book release during the War on Drugs, provides insight into his experiences with a healer, and shares advice for individuals interested in discussing controversial subjects.
Episode#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Dr. Andrew Weil, founder of the Center for Integrative Medicine, discusses the future of medicine, which places emphasis on lifestyle factors, incorporates all available therapies that show evidence of efficacy, and values the practitioner-patient relationship.
39:14 - 45:47 (06:32)
Summary
Dr. Andrew Weil, founder of the Center for Integrative Medicine, discusses the future of medicine, which places emphasis on lifestyle factors, incorporates all available therapies that show evidence of efficacy, and values the practitioner-patient relationship. He also highlights the benefits of using breathing techniques and discusses the placebo response, emphasizing the importance of finding ways to make it happen more of the time.
Episode#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The founder of the Bravewell Collaborative, Christy Mack, shares her thoughts on the importance of researchers and practitioners in the integrative medicine field to stay open-minded and maintain published data to support their treatments.
45:47 - 50:59 (05:12)
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The founder of the Bravewell Collaborative, Christy Mack, shares her thoughts on the importance of researchers and practitioners in the integrative medicine field to stay open-minded and maintain published data to support their treatments. She also encourages more testing on the potentials of different treatments, even if they are deemed esoteric or crazy.
Episode#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Breathing is a powerful and conscious tool that can be used to control involuntary functions and tone down anxiety, with the 4-7-8 technique having significant results in controlling panic disorders and chronic anxiety.
50:59 - 58:35 (07:35)
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Breathing is a powerful and conscious tool that can be used to control involuntary functions and tone down anxiety, with the 4-7-8 technique having significant results in controlling panic disorders and chronic anxiety.
Episode#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This episode discusses the potential for regenerative medicine to change the approach to dental health, along with the benefits of fasting for cancer patients.
58:35 - 1:08:36 (10:01)
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This episode discusses the potential for regenerative medicine to change the approach to dental health, along with the benefits of fasting for cancer patients. The guest also touches on the importance of incorporating integrative medicine teaching into medical schools and the daily or weekly practices that lead to peak performance.
Episode#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the guest talks about how cooking is a form of meditation and a great way to manifest things from one's imagination to the physical reality.
1:08:36 - 1:15:30 (06:54)
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In this podcast, the guest talks about how cooking is a form of meditation and a great way to manifest things from one's imagination to the physical reality. She also discusses the positive interactions between dogs and humans, such as non-verbal communication and the release of oxytocin when a dog holds your gaze.
Episode#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Dr. Weil talks about his investment in True Food Kitchen, a restaurant chain serving anti-inflammatory cuisine, which has been a huge success over the years.
1:15:30 - 1:21:44 (06:13)
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Dr. Weil talks about his investment in True Food Kitchen, a restaurant chain serving anti-inflammatory cuisine, which has been a huge success over the years. The restaurant's unique culture, combined with its variety of dishes, attracts diners of different lifestyles and has created lasting memories for its patrons.
Episode#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Dr. Andrew Weil doesn't believe in the concept of a new year and instead focuses on the significance of the autumn equinox.
1:21:45 - 1:27:52 (06:07)
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Dr. Andrew Weil doesn't believe in the concept of a new year and instead focuses on the significance of the autumn equinox. He explains how this time of year can be a good opportunity to set mental and life patterns that may manifest themselves in the spring.
Episode#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In 1960, author Peter Coyote went to Japan where he first experienced a tea ceremony and became a fan of matcha.
1:27:52 - 1:34:35 (06:42)
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In 1960, author Peter Coyote went to Japan where he first experienced a tea ceremony and became a fan of matcha. Many years before matcha became popular, Coyote had been promoting it and even helped start a company called Matcha Kari.
Episode#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss talks to Dr. Andrew Weil about everything from the placebo effect to cannabis to his thoughts on death in an interview style podcast episode on the Tim Ferriss Show.
1:34:36 - 1:41:38 (07:02)
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Tim Ferriss talks to Dr. Andrew Weil about everything from the placebo effect to cannabis to his thoughts on death in an interview style podcast episode on the Tim Ferriss Show.
Episode#350: Dr. Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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1:41:38 - 1:42:35 (00:57)
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