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On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Andrew Weil discusses the current mental health crisis, describes what has gone so wrong with the American medical system, and explores alternatives to the common modern diet of processed foods and sweetened drinks. He also explains why he views consciousness as primary, advocates for open-minded skepticism, and discusses the benefits of plant-based treatments for everything from allergies to PTSD. \n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nAthletic Greens: Go to athleticgreens.com/impact and receive the FREE D3/K2 wellness bundle with your first purchase! \nBetter Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory \nHydrant: Go to https://DrinkHydrant.com/IMPACT or enter our promo code IMPACT at checkout to save 25% off your first order. \n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nWords are powerful and doctors say some things unconsciously that interfere with healing [0:22]\n Andrew explains why he was so interested in botany and what he learned from it [2:36] \nAndrew talks about what drew him to ethno-botany [5:23] \nAndrew discusses why he got so interested in consciousness [6:26] \nTom and Andrew discuss how your thoughts affect your brain and body [9:36] \nCan consciousness exist apart from the brain? [15:17] \nAndrew discusses altered states and how they changed his body and environment [19:05] \nWhy it\u2019s good to be an open-minded skeptic [22:16] \nWhat does it mean to say that \u201cconsciousness is primary?\u201d [27:09] \nTom and Andrew discuss breathing and how to shift between psychological states [30:18] \nAndrew talks about the connections between mental health and modern society [34:10] \nWhy you should stop eating processed food and drinking sweetened drinks [36:36] \nAndrew talks about the flu pandemic of 1918 [41:32] \nHealthy organisms are naturally resistant so you should keep yourself healthy [44:43] \nAndrew discusses what has gone so wrong in our healthcare system [47:17] \nWe should be doing real health education from kindergarten on [49:32] \nAndrew\u2019s family encouraged him to follow his curiosity and passion [52:27] \nWhat plants should we consume, and what are the benefits of MDMA and marijuana? [55:13]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW ANDREW:\xa0\nWEBSITE: drweil.com \nINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/drweil/ \nFACEBOOK: facebook.com/DrWeil/ \nTWITTER: twitter.com/DrWeil\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices