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HEALTH For example, he explains the effects of different types of exercise on the body. Exercise is vital to stimulate metabolism, but trying to sweat off pounds through vigorous aerobic exercise doesn’t really work. Weight training and muscle building actually increase metabolic efficiency and will lead to greater weight loss, because a pound of muscle burns 40 calories a day versus 2 calories a day for a pound of fat. But balance is also important, so he recommends alternating aerobic exercise with weight or resistance training sessions, plus some form of mind-body exercise. The most unique feature of the whole health diet is the use of muscle testing to determine what are the best foods for you at any given time. He also strongly recommends rotating your food selections across the week. Because any food can cause sensitivity if eaten continuously, he suggests allowing several days between repetitions of the same food, and retesting yourself for sensitivity at least once a month. He even provides recipes to illustrate his approach to healthy eating. While they may not be the most exciting recipes on the planet, you will get the idea. The most unique feature of the whole health diet is the use of muscle testing to determine what are the best foods for you at any given time. He also strongly recommends rotating your food selections across the week. Mincolla’s holistic approach is not a quick fix, but a sure and steady one. It addresses all the aspects of your life that you need to get into balance, and gives you the rationale and the method for doing so. Observing the principles in this book would be a good investment in health.  Reviewed by Miriam Knight INTERVIEW Mark Mincolla, Ph.D. has transformed the lives of many thousands of people over the past 30 years. Integrating ancient Chinese energy techniques with cutting edge nutritional science in what has become his innovative Electromagnetic Muscle Testing system (EMT).  The main focus of his integrated east-west approach is what he calls Acutrition, as it zeros in on each individual’s unique nutritional needs.  His website is http://www.maxhealing.com LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW 13 | NEW CONSCIOUSNESS REVIEW