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Eating Well for Optimum Health

2000•1h 21m
Documentary

Andrew Weil, M.D., program director of integrated medicine at the University of Arizona, teaches doctors and the public about nutrition, In this video, he describes good eating habits, nutritional health, and cooking. He also shares some cross-cultural perspectives on these fundamental topics.

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MPI Media Productions International, Winstar Productions

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EN

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Andrew Weil

Andrew Weil

Himself

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