The Marriage of the Sun and Moon: Dispatches from the Frontiers of ConsciousnessAn exploration of mind and body from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Natural Mind and Spontaneous Happiness. From the great popularizer of alternative medicine, here is a collection of essays about his travels to South America in the early 1970s in search of information on altered states of consciousness, drug use in other cultures, and other matters having to do with the complementarity of mind and body. Andrew Weil’s experiences during this time laid the foundation for his mission to restore the connection between medicine and nature. In The Marriage of the Sun and Moon, now updated with a new preface by the author, the esteemed Dr. Weil attempts to empower patients to take full charge of their destinies. |
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THE MARRIAGE OF THE SUN AND MOON: Dispatches From The Frontiers Of Consciousness
User Review - KirkusThe 19 essays gathered in this collection were produced as newsletters while Weil was a Fellow of the Institute of Current World Affairs. The fellowship allowed the Harvard-trained physician to travel ... Read full review
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Contents
3 Coffee Break | |
4 When Its Mango Time Down South | |
5 Eating Chilies | |
6 A Good Fit | |
7 Mushrooms I | |
8 Mushrooms II | |
Coca and Cocaine | |
14 Some Notes on Datura | |
15 The Love Drug | |
16 Reading the Windows of the Soul | |
The Magic of Uri Geller | |
18 When the Sun Dies | |
19 The Marriage of the Sun and Moon | |
Back Matter | |
9 Mushrooms III | |
10 Marijuana Reconsidered | |
11 In the Land of Yage | |
12 Is Heroin as Dangerous as White Sugar? | |
Back Cover | |
Spine | |
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The Marriage of the Sun and Moon: Dispatches from the Frontiers of Consciousness Andrew Weil No preview available - 2004 |
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| Title | The Marriage of the Sun and Moon: Dispatches from the Frontiers of Consciousness |
| Author | Andrew Weil |
| Publisher | HMH, 1981 |
| ISBN | 0547630409, 9780547630403 |
| Length | 320 pages |
| Subjects | › › Body, Mind & Spirit / Healing / General Health & Fitness / Alternative Therapies Health & Fitness / Herbal Medications |
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