Dr. Andrew Weil’s public lecture

During the congress, Dr. Andrew Weil will hold a lecture open to the conference attendees and the public in general. The theme for the lecture is:

"Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research relevant to individuals in their daily lives?"

President of ICCMR 2010, Professor Vinjar Fønnebø says:

“Dr. Andrew Weil is a highly respected expert within the field of integrative medicine and a sought after lecturer. It is an honor and a privilege to have Dr. Weil visit ICCMR 2010 in Tromsø, to share some of his knowledge and clinical experiences with our participants and the public in general.”

Andrew Weil, M.D., is a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. He is a recognized expert on integrative medicine, medicinal plants, and mind-body interactions.

Dr. Weil is the founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the College of Medicine, University of Arizona, where he is also clinical professor of medicine and professor of public health.

Dr. Andrew Weil’s vision and mission statements:

“To inform and educate consumers about integrative medicine and the healing power of nature and empower them to live healthier lifestyles that include mind, body and spirit.”

“To influence a paradigm shift in our culture, where patients and physicians all over the world embrace the power of integrative medicine and apply it to their practices.”

Dr. Andrew Weil is known and respected by the media and is seen as the expert resource for health and well-being. He is:

• A regular columnist for TIME magazine
• A frequent guest on Larry King Live – called “America’s Doctor” Oprah, The Today Show, and CNN.
• Consistently featured in leading news publications such as USA Today and New York Times.
• Named one of the most influential people in the world by TIME magazine in April 2005.
• Featured on cover of TIME magazine twice.
• Keynote speaker for prestigious seminars throughout the world.
• Author of the Self Healing monthly newsletter.
• Author of best selling books: “The Healthy Kitchen”, “8 Weeks to Optimum Health”, “Spontaneous Healing”, “Healthy Aging”, Eating Well for Optimum Health”.

The lecture will be held on Wednesday May 19, at 7 pm, at the Radisson Blu Hotel

There will be a fee to attend, NOK 150. Registration for the public lecture will be available soon.

As a conference participant you will be able to book for Dr. Weil’s lecture, before the tickets are made available to the general public.

For more information about Dr. Andrew Weil, visit his website.