Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Lifestyle medicine certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle change to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse such conditions. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine — a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and positive social connections — also provides effective prevention for these conditions.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is the medical professional society for physicians and other professionals dedicated to clinical and worksite practice of lifestyle medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable health care system.
6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine
Nutrition
Consuming a fiber-filled, nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich eating pattern based predominantly on a variety of minimally processed vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.
Physical Activity
Engaging in regular and consistent physical activity.
Stress Management
Incorporating stress-reducing behaviors may be difficult in modern society but is essential for whole-person health.
Restorative Sleep
Striving for 7–9 hours of high-quality sleep, allowing the body to reset and recover.
Social Connection
Strengthening and maintaining relationships and connections with others that bring meaning and purpose to life.
Avoidance of Risky Substances
Reducing or eliminating the consumption of or exposure to any substances that cause harm through toxicity, addiction, physical damage, or adverse side effects.
I am committed to helping you incorporate the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine to treat, reverse, and prevent chronic disease through lifestyle change.
Source: https://lifestylemedicine.org