Hi Kelly
Weil is a typical doctor, an arrogant ass. I started reading his book( I don't remember the name of it, something "optimal health")and in it he would ask a question, then proceed to talk down to the reader for two pages. The funny part was he wouldn't answer the question! As well, he would talk about nutrition,and most of what he said was wrong. (just look at the shape HE is in) Out of seven years of med school, a doctor spends eight hours on nutrition. Pathetic. In my opinion Dr Weil is just another money grubbin doctor who does too much talking and not enough listening.
I do have to give it to him some credit though, the beard is a great marketing tool.(makes him look earthly)