WHAT IS LIFESTYLE MEDICINE?
Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is a branch of medicine, in the same way that surgery or paediatrics or psychiatry are all branches of medicine.
Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is a branch of medicine, in the same way that surgery or paediatrics or psychiatry are all branches of medicine.
Lifestyle Medicine is the use of evidence-based lifestyle interventions to treat and prevent lifestyle-related diseases. Lifestyle Medicine aims to empower you with the knowledge and skills to make effective behaviour changes that address the underlying causes of disease.
The six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine are:
- Nutrition
- Physical Fitness
- Sleep Science
- Stress Management
- Social Connectedness
- Positive Psychology
Any imbalance or dysfunction in these aspects of life can result in physical or psychological ill-health and Lifestyle Medicine tackles problems from the source.
Medical conditions that can be successfully treated using Lifestyle Medicine include:
- Weight problems and obesity
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Joint disease
- Stress
- Sleep problems
Lifestyle Medicine is also concerned with the prevention of ill health, and the promotion of optimal well-being.
When you eat healthily, are physically active, sleep well, manage your stress, have a positive outlook and enjoy social connections with family and friends, your overall health will improve and your quality of life will be better.