Lifestyle Medicine

Mental and physical health are intertwined. Efforts to improve our physical health will improve our mental health and vice versa.

I utilize the six pillars of lifestyle medicine to assist individuals in being healthy, making progress towards their goals, and optimizing their life satisfaction.

The Six Pillars

Diet

Eating fresh food in moderation, while avoiding excessive amounts of sugar and caffeine. This may take the form of a whole food plant-based diet or eating less processed foods.

Movement & Exercise

Moving every day in ways that improve our physical and mental health within the confines of any pain or disabilities we may have. Avoid sitting still or laying down for extended amounts of time.

Sleep

Optimizing the best sleep we can get within the limitations and life demands.

Stress

Managing our stress well through breathing deeply, laughing at the absurdity of the work, maintaining a long-term perspective, and using skills and strategies as needed.

Connections

Find support by connecting with ourselves, friends, family, pets, nature, and a spiritual framework if one is present in our lives.

Substances

Using moderation management to enjoy caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and other drugs in a way that supports our physical and mental health.