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)

3. “Your Miracle Brain,” by Jean Carper (HarperCollins, $26)

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

5. “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: America’s Doctor Tells You Why the Health Experts Are Wrong,” by Dean Edell (HarperCollins, $25)

PAPERBACK

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

2. “The Carbohydrate Addict’s Lifespan Program : A Personalized Plan for Becoming Slim, Fit and Healthy in Your 40s, 50s, 60s and Beyond,” by Richard and Rachael Heller (Plume, $15.95)

3. “Suzanne Somers’ Eat Great, Lose Weight,” by Suzanne Somers (Three Rivers Press, $15)

4. “The Carbohydrate Addict’s Carbohydrate Counter: Facts at a Glance,” by Richard and Rachael Heller (Signet, $5.99)

5. “911 Beauty Secrets: An Emergency Guide to Looking Great at Every Age, Size and Budget,” by Diane Irons (Sourcebooks, $14.95)

* Rankings are based upon Times’ poll of Southland bookstores.