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Extending the boundaries of healing; Dr. Andrew Weil and other physicians tell how to use placebo effect in patient care

Article Abstract:

Dr Andrew Weil claims that the placebo can be used as a valuable therapeutic tool in treating patients. Two important factors in administering the placebo response are the individual patient and the environment in which treatment takes place. Dr Weil specializes in the treatment of patients for whom traditional western medicine has failed. Dr Weil believes in mild intervention treatments that are biologically active, but lack adverse side effects. He often uses medicinal herbs and recommends change of diet and exercise in provoking the placebo response.

Health aspects, Placebos, Mental healing

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The drinking diagnosis: physicians may feel frustrated by patients who abuse alcohol. But there is good news about your ability to identify and treat problem drinkers

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Physician interventions can have a significant impact on alcoholic patients. A study by the Harvard School of Public Health showed that alcoholics who had been warned by their physicians were four times more likely to stay sober than those who were not warned. All patients should be screened for alcoholism through a series of structured questions. The diagnosis should be based on the problems the drinking causes, rather than on symptoms. The diagnosis should be delivered matter-of-factly, and the patient should then be referred for treatment.

Diagnosis, Influence, Alcoholism, Operant behavior, Operant conditioning

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Bridging the gap: Dr. Andrew Weil's philosophy of medicine embraces both conventional and unconventional practices

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Dr. Andrew Weil, author of the book, 'Natural Health, Natural Healing,' is a physician who assesses the value of several types of unconventional therapies. In his investigations, he personally tries out controversial therapies and judges them on whether or not they work. In his books on the history of medicine, Weil pays close attention to case histories, and he believes individuals must take responsibility for their own well-being. Both accepted practice and 'natural' medicine can contribute to our welfare.

Analysis, Biography, Self-care, Health, Self care (Health)

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