Health Bestsellers

HARDCOVER

1. “Eating Well for Optimum Health: The Essential Guide to Food, Diet and Nutrition,” by Andrew Weill (Alfred A. Knopf, $25)

2. “Body for Life: 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength,” by Bill Phillips and Michael D’Orso (HarperCollins, $25)

1. “Body for Life: 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength,” by Bill Phillips and Michael D’Orso (HarperCollins, $25)

2. “Relationship Rescue: A Seven-Step Strategy for Reconnecting With Your Partner,” by Phillip C. McGraw (Hyperion, $22.95)

3. “Eating Well for Optimum Health: The Essential Guide to Food, Diet and Nutrition,” by Andrew Weill (Alfred A. Knopf, $25)

4. “Eat Right for Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living Longer & Achieving Your Ideal Weight,” by Peter J. D’Adamo (Putnam, $23.95)

5. “Dr. Shapiro’s Picture Perfect Weight Loss: The Visual Program for Permanent Weight Loss,” by Howard M. Shapiro (Rodale, $29.95)

PAPERBACK

1. “The Pilates Body: The Ultimate At-Home Guide to Strengthening, Lengthening, and Toning Your Body--Without Machines,” by Brooke Siler (Broadway, $18)

2. “Organizing from the Inside Out: The Foolproof System for Organizing Your Home, Your Office and Your Life,” by Julie Morgenstern (Owl Books, $15)

3. “Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution,” by Robert C. Atkins (Avon, $6.50)

4. “The Glucose Revolution: The Authoritative Guide to the Glycemic Index--The Groundbreaking Medical Discovery,” by Thomas M.S. Wolever, Jennie Brand-Miller, Stephen Colagiuri and Kaye Foster-Powell (Marlowe & Co., $14.95)

5. “Take Time for Your Life: A Personal Coach’s Seven-Step Program for Creating the Life You Want,” by Cheryl Richardson (Broadway, $13)

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Rankings are based upon Times’ poll of Southland bookstores.