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What is Lifestyle Medicine?
What is Lifestyle Medicine?
Lifestyle medicine is a transformative approach to healthcare that focuses on the root causes of chronic diseases by addressing the behaviors that contribute to them. Grounded in evidence-based practices, lifestyle medicine empowers individuals to make sustainable changes in their daily lives, leading to improved health outcomes and a greater sense of well-being.
At its core, lifestyle medicine emphasizes six key pillars:
a whole-food, plant-predominant diet
regular physical activity
restorative sleep
stress management
avoidance of risky substances
positive social connections
By making small, intentional changes in these areas, individuals can prevent, manage, and even reverse many chronic conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and certain types of cancer.
What makes lifestyle medicine unique is its holistic and patient-centered approach. It recognizes that health is not merely the absence of disease but the presence of vitality and balance in all aspects of life. By partnering with a healthcare provider like Dr. Figgins, you may be guided to take an active role in your health journey, discovering how daily choices can lead to lasting change.
Lifestyle medicine is not just about treating symptoms; it’s about cultivating a life of purpose, resilience, and connection. It’s an invitation to rediscover the power of simple, everyday choices and to reclaim control over one’s health in a way that feels compassionate, empowering, and deeply personal.
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