thanks both for your simultaneous responses. Several sources tell kaphas to eat once a day but never give reasoning. iT makes no sense to me and when I tried it I knew my metabolism was slowed. After 6-8 what about easily digestibles like mono fruit? I am trying to rev it up and eat bitter astringent and pungent for all meals. Also started up the dreaded vigorous exercise. thanks garcia I'm off to read the adrenal fatigue link.