6 pillars of lifestyle medicine

If you are struggling with a chronic disease. Ask your doctor to help you in these areas.
 
Nutrition: every day, we have at least three opportunities to take in substances that will either hinder or help our healing.

Physical Activity: 30 min. 5 days/week (150 min./wk.) of moderate intensity (can still talk but cannot sing) is critical for long-term health.

Restorative Sleep: both quality and quantity are important.
 
Stress Management: Chronic stress has a harmful effect on our immune system and our ability to shed excess weight. Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Restorative Sleep are key parts of stress management. Mindfulness is an excellent addition.

Avoidance of Risky Substances: Tobacco, alcohol, toxic additives, etc...
 
Social Connection: Healthy relationships at home and at work contribute or detract from our health and wellbeing. Also, a healthy sense of purpose and meaning in life provides a source of strength.
 
Reach out to us Revive Family Medicine if you want to explore adding these pillars to your health care.