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Written by Andrew Leggatt
Self-care in Practice: Daily Habits That Support Health and Wellbeing As health professionals, we spend our days supporting the wellbeing of others, often at the expense of our own. Yet the principles we champion in Lifestyle Medicine apply equally to us. Small, steady acts of self-care are not indulgences. They are essential for sustaining our […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
Stress Management Techniques Used in Lifestyle Medicine In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common challenge that affects people from all walks of life. With the constant pressure to perform and meet deadlines, stress levels continue to rise, leading to both physical and mental health problems. From high blood pressure and sleep disorders to […]
Written by Andrew Leggatt
A Beginner’s Guide to Preventive Health and Chronic Disease Management with Lifestyle Medicine Chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity are on the rise, making preventive health more important than ever. Rather than focusing solely on treating these conditions once they develop, taking a proactive approach can help you prevent them before they […]
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How to breathe for better health Breathing is such an essential part of life that we do not even think about it. It’s simply something we do that does not require conscious thinking, and many of us may think or have been told that breathing through the nose or mouth makes very little difference as […]
Written by Cheryl Wilson
Mindfulness in medicine: Is there a place for meditation? Mindfulness and meditation are powerful practices that impact mental and physical wellbeing. But how can it impact the patients and clients we care for? Where is its place in our professional lives and practice? Fortunately, there is a wealth of research that shows the vast benefits […]
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Mindfulness in children Meet Jaxon, a healthy 12 year old boy with longstanding concentration difficulties. He is disorganized, often submits assessments and homework late or incomplete. He gets in trouble frequently at school for calling out and losing his temper with peers. He is achieving at grade level for most subjects though his teacher feels […]
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The importance of our breath and nasal breathing Short, shallow breathing often occurs when we are stressed. We often forget to use our nose and breathe in and out through our mouths instead. When we are stressed, we are often advised to draw in a big deep breath and take our time in exhalation. When […]
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