Lifestyle Medicine
What is Lifestyle Medicine?
Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence based approach to improving health, reversing certain diseases and prevent the development of long term chronic health conditions. This is achieved by improving aspects of our lifestyle rather than using medications.
Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine
Through changes using the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine .....
-
Up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through healthy diet, regular physical activity, and avoiding tobacco use. — World Health Organization (WHO)
-
Just 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activity (like brisk walking) reduces the risk of all-cause mortality by 33%. — British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2019
-
Regular physical activity reduces the risk of depression by up to 30%. — NHS & Royal College of Psychiatrists
-
A whole food, plant-based diet can reverse coronary artery disease in up to 82% of patients, as demonstrated by angiography. — Caldwell Esselstyn, The Journal of Family Practice
-
Intensive lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, weight loss) reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58%—outperforming metformin. — Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group, NEJM, 2002
-
Following a healthy lifestyle can add up to 14 years of life for women and 12 years for men, compared to those with none of the healthy behaviors. — BMJ, 2018
Healthy Eating
Reducing the consumption of ultra-processed foods and increase whole, plant based foods.
Movement
Incorporating more movement and physical activity into daily life.
Mental Wellbeing
Techniques to reduce stress and help people with relaxation. Support if finding purpose in life and improve health through connection with nature.
Sleep
Techniques to support and achieve good sleep quality. Improving sleep hygiene to promote health and wellbeing.
Healthy Relationships
Develop and sustain healthy and meaningful relationships and increase social connection to help promote physical and mental health.
Minimising Harmful Substances
Reducing alcohol, smoking and addictive substances and behaviours. Improving environmental exposure to toxins.
Clinic Address:
118c Castlereagh Street,
Belfast
BT5 4NL
Tel: 07757 027 263
Correspondence Address:
