Heal Faster - by Victoria Maizes (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Discover how to harness your body's innate healing mechanisms to recover faster and more completely from virtually any condition, from common colds to chronic disease, by the author of Be Fruitful and cohost of the Body of Wonder podcast, and in collaboration with the AARP.

What if your body already has all the healing tools it needs--and you just need to learn how to activate them?

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Victoria Maizes, a pioneer of integrative medicine, reveals the remarkable power of what she calls the "rapid recovery reflex"--your body's built-in ability to restore balance and heal from illness, injury, and stress.

Drawing on forty years of medical experience and cutting-edge research, Dr. Maizes shows that complete recovery is possible for a wide range of conditions when you know how to support your body's natural healing processes. From short-term ailments--like colds and sprains--to chronic conditions--like asthma and diabetes--to recovering from surgery, this book offers evidence-based strategies to heal faster and more completely.

Inside you'll discover:
-Science-backed strategies that can speed up recovery from common ailments (like GERD, UTIs, anxiety, asthma, and eczema), chronic conditions, and even surgery.
-Surprising reasons why you should sometimes let your body's natural inflammatory response do its healing work.
-A personalized Recovery Toolkit with essential supplements, practices, and remedies for different conditions.
-Integrative tools that really work when managing mental health, stress, and anxiety.

Rather than merely treating symptoms, Dr. Maizes shows how to address the root causes of illness while providing practical tools for activating your rapid recovery reflex. This comprehensive guide empowers you to take charge of your health and tap into your body's remarkable ability to heal itself.

Review Quotes

AN AMAZON EDITORS' "HANDPICKED FAVORITE" BEST BOOK OF JANUARY

"Heal Faster offers profound insight into our natural power to heal ourselves."--Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Kitchen Table Wisdom

"Heal Faster is a must-read for anyone seeking to unlock the body's innate power to repair, restore, and thrive. Dr. Maizes brings together the best of conventional science and integrative wisdom to show how healing is not just about treating disease--it's about creating the conditions for health. With compassion, clarity, and deep medical insight, she offers practical, evidence-based strategies to accelerate recovery from illness, surgery, or injury. This book is a roadmap to resilience and vitality that empowers both patients and practitioners alike."--Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever and The Pegan Diet, host of The Doctor Hyman Show.

"Like having a trusted doctor friend with a vast repertoire of experience in optimizing healing, who you can consult in detail whenever you need to."--Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) and author of Full Catastrophe Living

"This reader-friendly volume distills the medical wisdom and experience accumulated over decades by veteran physician and Integrative Medicine pioneer Victoria Maizes. Avoiding jargon or abstruse theory, and covering topics ranging from the common cold and anxiety through cancer and heart disease, Heal Faster is a practical manual for prevention and recovery in many crucial aspects of physical and mental health."--Gabor Mate, New York Times bestselling author of The Myth of Normal

"Whether you have a mild cold or are facing major surgery, Heal Faster is an invaluable resource to ensure a smooth, complete recovery. Drawing on her scientific knowledge and decades of experience in treating patients, Victoria Maizes shows us that, with the right approach and support, the body really can heal itself. Read this groundbreaking book to find out how."--Dr. Andrew Weil, #1 New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona

"An essential operating manual for how to get well and stay well. I learned so much from this book."--James Nestor, New York Times bestselling author of Breath

"No matter your age, health, mindset or experience, Dr. Maizes provides the ideal roadmap to recovery for just about any situation your body might encounter. I know I will turn to it time and again and encourage you to do the same."--Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global

About the Author

Victoria Maizes, MD, is the founding executive director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and a professor of medicine, family medicine, and public health at the University of Arizona. An internationally recognized leader in integrative medicine, Dr. Maizes lectures worldwide to academic and community audiences on women's health, vitality, environmental health, nutrition, and cancer. She is the author of Be Fruitful and Heal Faster, the editor of the Oxford University textbook Integrative Women's Health, as well as the cohost of the Body of Wonder podcast.