Andrew Weil's Biography(Photos)

Andrew Weil, M.D., has devoted the past
thirty years to developing, applying, and

Director of Integrative Health & Healing at
Miraval Life in Balance Resort. Dr. Weil is

teaching others about the principles of
integrative medicine. Dr. Weil combines a

an internationally-recognized expert on
integrative medicine, medicinal plants,

Harvard education and a lifetime of
practicing natural and preventive medicine to

mind-body interactions and the future of
medicine and health care.

provide a unique approach to health care
which encompasses body, mind, and spirit.

As a frequent guest on Larry King Live,

He is the Founder and Director of the Arizona

Oprah, and The Today Show, Dr. Weil provides
valuable information and insight on how to

Center for Integrative Medicine (AzCIM) at
the College of Medicine, University of

incorporate conventional and complementary
medicine practices in one's life to optimize

Arizona, Tucson, where he is also a Clinical
Professor of Medicine, Professor of Public

the body's natural healing power.
About Andrew Weil, M.D., and Weil Lifestyle,

Health, and the Lovell-Jones Professor of
Integrative Rheumatology. Dr. Weil received

LLC

both his medical degree and his undergraduate
AB degree in biology (botany) from Harvard

Andrew Weil, M.D., helped to establish Weil
Lifestyle, LLC in order to provide ethical

University.

and reliable funding for the advancement of
integrative medicine and to develop

AzCIM, established in 1994, trains
physicians, medical students, nurse

evidence-based, healthful consumer products.

practitioners, pharmacists, and allied health
professionals in the philosophy and practice

Weil Lifestyle, LLC licenses the right to use
Dr. Weil's name and likeness to companies

of integrative medicine. The program's
overriding mission is to lead the

philosophically aligned with his principles
and committed to advancing integrative

transformation of health care by creating,
educating, and actively supporting a

medicine. To qualify for licensing, the
products themselves must also conform to the

community of professionals who embody the
philosophy and practice of integrative

principles of integrative medicine. Current
licensees are: Weil Nutritional Supplements

medicine. The program features a broad range
of comprehensive fellowship training

(vitamins and supplements), Dr. Andrew Weil
for Origins (skin-care products), Pet Promise

programs, online educational courses on
specific topics, an integrative clinic, and

(premium pet food), Dr. Andrew Weil for Tea
(premium teas), Lucini Italia

an NIH-supported research group. Through
AzCIM, Dr. Weil hopes to expand and

Organics(organic extra virgin olive oil and
whole, peeled tomatoes), Weil by Nature's

strengthen integrative medicine and
ultimately help to transform health care in

Path (organic cereals and nutrition bars),
Weil for Vital Choice, Weil Baby™ (baby

feeding systems), Weil by Vita Foods, and
Orthaheel™.

Dr. Weil is also a bestselling author and
editorial director of DrWeil.com, the leading

Dr. Weil donates all of his after-tax profits

online resource for healthy living based on
the philosophy of integrative medicine. Dr.

from royalties received by Weil Lifestyle,
LLC from the sale of these products to The

Weil's books include the national bestsellers
Spontaneous Healing, 8 Weeks to Optimum

Weil Foundation, a not-for-profit
organization dedicated to advancing

Health, Eating Well for Optimum Health, and
The Healthy Kitchen. His latest book, Healthy

integrative medicine by supporting education
and research. It is funded through

Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and
Spiritual Well-Being, was published in

contributions from Dr. Weil and by others
committed to education and research in

October 2005. He also authors the popular Dr.
Weil's Self Healing newsletter and is the

integrative medicine.