Insightful conversations with thought-provoking doctors, specialists, authors, and researchers at the forefront of integrative health and wellness. Hear about the ideas and research that are changing medicine and explore age-old wisdom backed by modern science. Hosted by Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes.
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Discover how personalized approaches like adaptive therapy, fasting, and integrative medicine are transforming cancer management, especially in the event of metastatic cancer. Dr. Dawn Lemanne, a medical oncologist, and fellowship faculty at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine shares insights from her pioneering work in the field with Drs Andrew Weil and Victoria Maizes, emphasizing…
How do dogs think, and why do humans share such a powerful bond with them? In this conversation, Dr. Victoria Maizes and Dr. Andrew Weil sit down with Dr. Evan MacLean, director of the Arizona Canine Cognition Center at the University of Arizona, to explore the science behind the canine mind. From how dogs understand verbal language and read human emotions to the role of oxytocin in strengthening…
In this special episode of Body of Wonder, Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson turn the tables and interview their longtime colleague and co-host, Dr. Victoria Maizes, about her upcoming book Heal Faster: Unlock Your Body’s Rapid Recovery System. They explore the body’s innate capacity to heal, practical strategies for reducing anxiety, the hidden impact of environmental toxins,…
Dr. Victoria Maizes and Dr. Andrew Weil sit down with Dr. Talal Moukabary, an expert in cardiac electrophysiology, for a look at POTS, long COVID, and the autonomic nervous system. They discuss why symptoms are often misunderstood, explore how the autonomic nervous system works, how POTS overlaps with long COVID, and how simple strategies, ranging from hydration to breathing exercises can help.
Back pain is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—health challenges, affecting 8 out of 10 people in their lifetime. In this episode of Body of Wonder, Dr. Victoria Maizes and Dr. Andrew Weil welcome Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia, a double board-certified physiatrist and integrative medicine physician, to explore why back pain is so prevalent and what we can do about it. Dr. Lakhia shares insights…
What does your gut say about your health? In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Devkota, gut health researcher and microbiome expert and hosts Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes, explore how our modern lifestyles and highly processed diets impact the gut microbiome, the powerful role of microbial metabolites on health, and the real story behind antibiotics-do they ruin your gut for good? You'll also…
In this episode, ground-breaking regenerative medicine researcher Dr. Doris Taylor joins Dr. Victoria Maizes and Dr. Andrew Weil to explore the science, promise, and pitfalls of stem cell therapy. Dr. Taylor, who bioengineered the first beating human heart, explains how stem cells work, why they often fail to regenerate heart and brain tissue, and what needs to change in clinical trials to unlock…
In this episode of Body of Wonder, hosts Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes are joined by integrative rheumatologist, Dr. Olga Kromo, to discuss practical strategies for enhancing bone health as well as ways to address osteopenia and osteoporosis. Dr. Kromo shares insights on the role of nutrition, exercise, and environmental factors in bone health, and emphasizes the importance of preventive…
Dr. Victoria Maizes and Dr. Andrew Weil delve into physiological and mental health benefits of sauna therapy with Dr. Joy Hussain, MD, PhD. An expert in sauna research, Dr. Hussain reveals the unique effects of various heat therapies-from traditional Finnish saunas to infrared and steam saunas. Explore how sauna activates the body's natural stress responses, boosting cardiovascular health,…
In this episode, Dr. Victoria Maizes and Dr. Andrew Weil explore the revolutionary work of Dr. David Berceli, creator of Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE). Dr. Berceli shares his insights on neurogenic tremors, explaining how this natural, self-regulating mechanism helps the body release deep stress and trauma. Drawing on his extensive professional experience in war zones and traumatic…