Everyone wants to be happy. But what does that really mean?
Increasingly, scientific evidence shows us that true satisfaction and
well-being come only from within.
Dr. Andrew Weil has proven that the best way to maintain optimum
physical health is to draw on both conventional and alternative
medicine. Now, in Spontaneous Happiness, he gives us the foundation for
attaining and sustaining optimum emotional health. Rooted in Dr. Weil's
pioneering work in integrative medicine, the book suggests a
reinterpretation of the notion of happiness, discusses the limitations
of the biomedical model in treating depression, and elaborates on the
inseparability of body and mind.
Dr. Weil offers an array of scientifically proven strategies from
Eastern and Western psychology to counteract low mood and enhance
contentment, comfort, resilience, serenity, and emotional balance. Drawn
from psychotherapy, mindfulness training, Buddhist psychology,
nutritional science, and more, these strategies include body-oriented
therapies to support emotional wellness, techniques for managing stress
and anxiety and changing mental habits that keep us stuck in negative
patterns, and advice on developing a spiritual dimension in our lives.
Lastly, Dr. Weil presents an eight-week program that can be customized
according to specific needs, with short- and long-term advice on
nutrition, exercise, supplements, environment, lifestyle, and much more.
Whether you are struggling with depression or simply want to feel
happier, Dr. Weil's revolutionary approach will shift the paradigm of
emotional health and help you achieve greater contentment in your life.
