Dr. Andrew Weil presents this groundbreaking and informative guide for people who want to understand the strengths and weaknesses of conventional medicine. In Health and Healing, winner of the American Health Book of the Year Award and the Medical Self-Care Award, Dr. Weil presents the full spectrum of alternative healing practices, including holistic medicine, homeopathy, osteopathy, chiropractic and Chinese medicine, outlining how they differ from conventional approaches. He draws on his vast clinical and personal experience, as well as on case studies from around the world, to explore how the body stays healthy. All who wish to take control of their lives, and their health, will not want to be without this remarkable guide.