Medicine is defined by Miriam-Webster’s Dictionary as “a substance or preparation used to treat disease” and “something that affcts wellbeing.” Traditional medicines generally are used to mitigate symptoms and may support the body’s efforts to heal short term, but they don’t actually improve or resolve disease processes. However, after decades of research, it is now…
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Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine | Lifestyle Prescriptions®
“In a few decades, we’ll look back and realize how one new habit transformed healthcare”. Johannes R. Fisslinger, Founder Lifestyle Prescriptions® University In 2011 I woke up one morning in a dream-like state and thought to myself “Why is nobody writing Lifestyle Prescriptions®“? Even though I’ve been training healthcare providers in Health Coaching and…
How To Boost Your Immunity | Dr. Dean Ornish
This is a really important article I received from Dr. Dean Ornish and I feel it needs sharing. Excellent scientific references and tips to build up your immune system from a Lifestyle Medicine perspective. BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY & EMPOWER YOUR WELL-BEING! Your health, wellness & safety are important to us! We understand that this pandemic…
Health Coaching to be reimbursed by insurers (71400000X)
Finally, we’re seeing major progress in health coaching being integrated into health care. The National Board of Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) announced that a taxonomy code for health & wellness coaches will be granted and will become effective April 1, 2021. This significant step demonstrates the importance of a health & wellness coach in…
Deciphering the Dietary Confusion: What “Healthy” Diets Have In Common
By Tamara Golden RN, HNB-BC, NBC-HWC Deciding what to eat has become a very complicated decision for anyone trying to improve their overall health and habits these days. There is much conflicting information and evidence in the field of Nutrition about what really constitutes a “healthy diet.” One dietary theory says grains are good for…
PRESS RELEASE: Solving the Chronic Disease Pandemic | Lifestyle Medicine Summit Oct. 27-31, 2021
LONDON, October 26, 2021 — Everyone seems to agree that health care needs to change. 90% of the national US $3.8 trillion in annual health care spending is for people with chronic and mental health conditions. 6 in 10 adults in the US have a chronic disease; 4 in 10 have two or more. Chronic diseases have significant health…
Lifestyle Medicine Summit Oct. 27-31, 2021
The Lifestyle Medicine Summit Oct. 27-31, 2021 will be the Largest Global Gathering of Health Professionals passionate about Lifestyle Medicine Join 10,000+ health professionals attendees from 50+ Countries and 7 Continents. Integrate evidence-based root-cause protocols into your practice to help reduce lifestyle related chronic diseases. Register for FREE Partner with us and join our Global…