LIFESTYLE MEDICINE INTEREST GROUP
What is Lifestyle Medicine?
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.
Lifestyle Medical Interest Group Purpose
Lifestyle Medicine Interest Groups (LMIG) are organizations that address the growing need for lifestyle medicine at the academic and health systems level. LMIG leaders host events informed by evidence-based lifestyle medicine to support healthy habits for trainees, staff, and the local community.
Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine also provides effective prevention for chronic conditions.
6 PILLARS of LIFESTYLE MEDICINE
- Whole-Food, Plant-Predominant Eating Pattern
- Physical Activity
- Restorative Sleep
- Stress Management
- Avoidance of Risky Substances
- Positive Social Connections
RESOURCES
Plant-Based Diet: Find out the benefits and get sample menus to incorporate plant-based meals into your life!
21 Day Guide to Trying a Vegan Diet!
American Institution of Cancer Research – Healthy 10 Challenge. AICR’s 10-week interactive program will help you build healthy habits to eat smarter and move more!
Cancer Prevention Recipes from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
Eat This Much - personalized meal plans based on your food preferences, budget and schedule.
UCLA Mindful: Mindfulness is the practice of training the mind to be present through moment-to-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, body sensations and environment. Mindfulness promotes an attitude of openness, curiosity, and a willingness to be with our experience. Through regular practice, taught through this app, you can develop a meditation practice and learn to bring more mindfulness into your daily life.
Wim Hoff Guided Breathing:"There is a phenomenon called sinus node arrhythmia, where exhalation increases parasympathetic activity, and consequently, lowers heart rate and makes us calm down. Deep, slow, and rhythmic breaths maximize this effect.”