Pritikin Staff

Eli Lilly’s introduction of Zepbound (tirzepatide) single-dose vials is a groundbreaking moment in the field of obesity care ...

Eli Lilly’s introduction of Zepbound single-dose vials represents a pivotal moment in obesity treatment for several reasons ...

In the realm of obesity management, few developments hold as much potential as the recent announcement from Eli Lilly regarding ...

In the ever-evolving field of weight loss and obesity management, Eli Lilly’s recent release of Zepbound® (tirzepatide) single ...

Physician And Educator “Prevention is the wave of the future, and Pritikin is way ahead of the curve. What ...

Former Director Of Fitness 08/2020 – 03/2024 “The guests have given us the “gift” of their precious ...

Former Director of Fitness & Business Development from 08/2016 – 05/2024 “I get a tremendous amount of ...

Pritikin Registered Nutritionist & Certified Diabetes Educator | 2021-2023 “At the Pritikin Longevity Center, we help our guests take ...

Pritikin Endocrinologist & Educator | 2021-2023 “I believe that prevention of disease is key to a healthy life, and ...

The NEW Pritikin Lifestyle Program is a non-medical experience* designed for health-conscious travelers or returning guests who are ...

There is a growing interest in weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro as a new tool to combat the ...

At Pritikin, guests seeking weight loss, improved diabetes management, and reduced cholesterol levels to mitigate the risk of heart disease ...

For most of us, preventing heart disease depends largely on our lifestyle, which means there’s much that’s ...

The Spa Experience festival in Aspen featured Pritikin Executive Chef Anthony Stewart and other internationally renowned chefs. Each contributed signature ...

With a bit of perseverance and diligence in making a few key lifestyle changes, it’s possible to realize significant ...

But sometimes unhealthy behavior becomes habitual, and then it becomes harder to recalibrate. When you get into a rut of ...

As a result, the rigidity of our routines softened. It became easier to binge-watch TV for hours, opt not ...

Research indicates that prioritizing healthy lifestyle habits can add more than a decade to our life expectancy, yet it can ...

For more than 40 years, the Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa has risen to the top of the list of ...

Although many of us might benefit from losing weight to some degree, it can be hard to navigate through the ...

Thankfully, weight-loss resorts offer a middle ground that gets you out of your typical routine, provides plenty of pampering ...

The Pritikin experience, our guests often say, is transformative, and there is no better time to start your transformation than ...

Simply put, emotional eating is when a person eats over any emotion, such as fear, anxiety, worry, guilt, even happiness ...

Health & Fitness Inspired Technology The Health & Fitness Inspired Technology lecture provides guests with an overview of how technology ...

Do your prone leg lifts correctly, and you will begin to feel greater strength in your abdomen, hips, and back You’ll be able to stand and walk with greater confidence and grace. You’ll be able to stand with ...

Below are common allergy symptoms in children. It’s not just foods that can trigger these symptoms. Other triggers ...

“One of the biggest gifts we can give our children is a healthy lifestyle,” says Kimberly Gomer, MS ...

“With strength training, your body—from calves and thighs to butt and stomach to chest and arms—will definitely ...

Combined with a comprehensive fitness plan and an excellent food plan like the diet-and-exercise program taught at Pritikin ...

From exercise physiologists Ivan Ferran, Jamie Costello, and Jackie Gavino at the Pritikin Longevity Center, get tips on how to ...

Calf raises are a relatively simple exercise with important benefits when you walk, run, or climb. That’s why it ...

The more preparation you do, the more you reduce the temptation to pick up the phone and dial for greasy ...

However, in order to live longer, the elderly need to be aware of potential health issues that they may face ...

The images we see in the media distort reality. The average model in the fashion industry weighs approximately 120 pounds ...

For those of us who spend too much time behind our car’s steering wheel or bent over our keyboards ...

Whether it’s a bag of groceries, a piece of furniture, or your kids, the chest press can help you ...

You really want to start exercising and shed some weight, but every time you set out for a walk, it ...

Beef liver, or any liver for that matter, is not a good choice for heart health. A small serving of ...

Are avocados healthy? Or is the hype too good to be true? Learn about the health benefits of avocados, how ...

The Pritikin Program isn’t just about losing weight. It’s about losing everything else that may be weighing you ...

This Pritikin guest tour was Robert’s idea. He’s so enthusiastic about what Pritikin has done for him that ...

At the Pritikin Family Health Camp, the whole family can bond while developing a healthy lifestyle ...

Work with a Pritikin personal trainer to build a customized cardio plan suitable to your specific workout style and goals ...

This short 4-minute video contains highlights from Dr. Greger’s lecture at Pritikin. To watch the full one ...

Dr. Michael Greger’s familiarity with Pritikin started at a young age, when his grandmother decided to pay the Pritikin ...

Scratching your head every time you open the fridge? Looking to stay healthy but don’t know what to ...

It’s important to know that about 75% of the salt (sodium-chloride) Americans eat every day does not ...

‘”I was sick and tired of being sick and tired,” he recalled. It was then that he ...

While it’s true that the newly released 2015-2020 U.S. Dietary Guidelines no longer advise Americans to ...

While you don’t need to deprive yourself at every cocktail party and dinner event, it’s important ...

What is the endothelium? The endothelium is the thin layer of cells that lines the inner walls of our arteries ...

Many cans of beans contain more than 1,000 milligrams of sodium per cup. So if you’re soaking and ...

The Pritikin experience, our guests often say, is transformative. They return home renewed. Forever changed. And with an “I ...

“How does a vegetarian get omega 3?” Foods naturally rich in omega-3 fatty acids are almost always ...

Instead of asking, “Should I walk before or after eating?” a better question for people with diabetes or ...

Olive oil is about 14% saturated fat, so if you’re pouring olive oil into your skillets and food ...

Winning top awards in Spafinder’s 2015 worldwide competition for best weight loss resorts was the Pritikin Longevity Center ...

“Spot reduction” is media hype, not science. Worse yet, it’s counter-productive. After spending a lot money on useless ...

Unfortunately, canned beans are often full of sodium – about 500 milligrams per half-cup serving. It would be real tough ...

There is no reason to believe that Himalayan salt or any other sea salt is any better than iodized table ...

White potatoes are in the same “bad for you” category as processed meats and refined sugars? Is this ...

A cheeseburger. Fries. Coke. Cookies. Or maybe a Philly sub did you in. Find out how one bad meal affects ...

There are two faces of anger. The Silent Stuffers hide their real feelings. They will not admit that they are ...

Although this is an improvement from years past, it is still a significant problem that, along with second-hand smoke ...

It’s important to recognize that diet-and-exercise ‘burnout’ is common, When you first started your Pritikin lifestyle, it ...

How do I know if I have heart disease? For years, indeed, decades, most of us feel no pain. Nothing ...

Eat, drink, and be merry – that’s what we’re supposed to do over the holidays. And we’re usually ...

We’ve all had our fair share of bad relationships, but some just might be worth saving. If you’re ...

Back pain? You’ll be surprised at the serious results these three simple movements can produce ...

The variety of health resorts can make your head spin. Learn how to choose the health resort that is best ...

At the Pritikin health resort, guests are taught skills in mindfulness and weight loss that are life-transforming. Mindfulness is ...

If you are thinking about controlling weight with diet and exercise, or just through dieting, make sure you are not ...

At the Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa, healthy weight loss is an important component to achieving long-term health goals ...

Unfortunately, children and even some adults associate healthy food items with foods that are distasteful. This, however, isn’t ...

Healthy Kids Resource Guide Being healthy is extremely important to maintain a well balanced self. But sometimes we forget to ...

Quitting smoking or thinking about quitting? Congratulations! Use the many tips in this “FAQs About Quitting Smoking” article ...

Though schools nationwide have in recent years come under sharp criticism for not offering enough physical activity and healthy food ...

These numbers are cause for alarm as diabetes represents a number of health problems and can lead to blindness, loss ...

Eating disorders typically start during one’s teen years and, although more likely in women, they can affect both ...

What is Gluten? Wheat, barley and rye contain a protein known as gluten. Although gluten can be well-tolerated as ...

There are many foodborne pathogens. This article describes the 10 most common ones. By learning what these pathogens are, what ...