Lifestyle

In 2016 I was given a wonderful gift. I was able to step away from work and take a much needed break.  During my break, my father, whom I loved dearly, passed away from cancer. This had a profound effect on me. I decided to use my work break to educate myself on disease prevention. I have a Master’s Degree in Public Health with a concentration in health behaviors so this was not a new topic for me. But I wanted to take time to fully explore it and really dig into the research. Eight years and much study later, I have come away with a new appreciation for the importance of lifestyle in preventing disease and living a long, active, healthy life. I have become a real believer in Lifestyle Medicine.

Lifestyle medicine uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches  to prevent, treat and often reverse the chronic diseases that plague so many people. Even if you are already ill, lifestyle interventions can help. 

“Your body has a remarkable capacity to heal itself if you give it a chance to do so and quickly.” 

Dr. Dean Ornish, pioneer in Lifestyle Medicine and author of Undo It

The pillars of health include:

• A Healthy Diet
• Exercise
• Managing Stress Well
• Adequate and restful sleep
• Healthy social relationships (Giving and receiving love)

I am passionate about continuing to learn, educate and offer resources to help more people live long, abundant, healthy lives filled with energy, purpose and joy! Not just a long life, but a long and healthy life, i.e. lifespan = health span. Check out my Resource page, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. I am available to speak to groups of all sizes and/or do cooking demonstrations, Zumba lessons, and/or teach mindfulness/stress relaxation techniques.

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