10% Happier with Dan Harris Unlocking the Body's Innate Capacity for Healing: From Colds and Injuries to Anxiety and Heart Health | Dr. Victoria Maizes
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Feb 9, 2026 
Dr. Victoria Maizes, integrative medicine physician and founding director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, explains the Rapid Recovery Reflex and why the body wants to heal. She covers sleep, anti-inflammatory eating and timing, movement, toxin reduction, social connection, smarter cold and injury care, and nonpharmacologic tools for stress and anxiety.
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Cut Chemical Exposure Stepwise
- Reduce toxin exposure by choosing cleaner personal-care and cleaning products and using apps to scan ingredients.
- Prefer organic produce and use home water filters to lower pesticide and contaminant intake.
Connection Is A Health Pillar
- Social connection is a biological requirement that calms the nervous system and extends lifespan.
- Emotional support comes from varied sources: friends, family, faith groups, volunteering, or community.
Fight Colds Early With Zinc, Garlic, Rinse
- Prevent infections with handwashing, masking in risky settings, zinc (≈25 mg) and immune foods like garlic and vitamin C at first signs.
- Rinse sinuses with a saline nasal rinse to thin mucus, reduce viral load, and ease symptoms.
