Did you know that it takes at least 20 minutes from the time you start eating for the feeling of satiety to set in? The faster you eat, the more food you can pack away before your body tells you it’s had enough. Adopt a leisurely pace as you eat your food. You’ll enjoy it [...]

The key to this program is applied kinesiology, which the author describes as dealing with the way in which “the body’s electrical energy … affects the well-being of the physical body.” Ailments are treated by correcting disturbances in the flow. The diet’s author, psychologist Roger Callahan, is primarily interested in treating food addiction, which he [...]

I’ve known Elliot Abravanel for some time, and while I enjoy his company, I disagree with the premise of his diet. Although his program is no longer well known, the underlying theory resurfaces every so often in a new guise. The basic idea is that we all have different body types and each type requires [...]

Eating at a social event, at parties, buffets, and other people’s homes can really test our commitment to health. For starters, we can’t control what kinds of foods are served or how they are prepared. We also can’t control the portion size unless the food is served buffet style. And there are usually loads of [...]

The best kind of exercise is the one that you’ll do. So pick a form of exercise (or a combination of several) and establish a regular routine that will fit into your lifestyle. But remember: Take it easy, especially if you haven’t exercised in a while. Many, many people start out with boundless enthusiasm, doing [...]