Same Diagnosis. Opposite Treatment. Why Lifestyle Diseases Can No Longer Be Managed Generically by Dr Cam McDonald BSc (Hlth Ex Sci); MSc (Nut+Diet); PhD (Nut+Ex); FASLMCEO of Precision Health Alliance Lifestyle Medicine Is the Solution to Chronic Disease Lifestyle Medicine is the key modality that will solve chronic disease. Not only because it addresses root […]
What Is a Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner? Lifestyle Medicine is an emerging clinical discipline that equips health care practitioners with the skills and frameworks to prevent, manage and, in some cases, improve chronic conditions through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. Rather than focusing solely on symptom management or pharmacological escalation, Lifestyle Medicine addresses the behavioural, environmental and social […]
Exercise prescription in the postpartum period – the need for clear guidelines The postpartum period is the ideal time for health care professionals to recommend and educate women on evidence-based lifestyle interventions including exercise. The short-term benefits of postpartum exercise include improved mood, promotion of weight loss and maintenance cardiorespiratory fitness1. The long-term benefits are […]
