Lifestyle Medicine
What is Lifestyle Medicine?
Lifestyle Medicine is the use of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic approaches, such as a whole food, plant-predominant dietary lifestyle, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connection as a primary therapeutic modality for prevention, treatment, and oftentimes, reversal of chronic disease.
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Healthy Eating
Eat a variety of minimally processed vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic conditions.
Physical Activity
Incorporate physical activity everyday – any movement is better than no movement!
Quality Sleep
Aim for 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep every night to optimize your health and well-being.
Managing Stress
Recognize things in your life that cause distress and develop a plan to manage them differently.
Social Connections
Form strong social connections to improve your physical and emotional health.
Avoid Risky Substances
Avoid tobacco and alcohol products to reduce the risk of chronic health conditions.