Why lifestyle medicine?

Western medicine traditionally approaches disease through diagnosis and treatment. You find a problem and you treat it with medication and surgery. What if we tried to prevent disease from ever happening, or tried delaying it or reducing its impact? This is the approach of lifestyle medicine, addressing the six pillars of diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and social connections. A comphrensive approach would also identify risk factors in one's family history as well as understanding a patient's personal health goals. A one-on-one consultation with a lifestyle medicine doctor can be a starting point for your journey to better health.