Dr Sabia
What is Lifestyle Medicine?
At its core, lifestyle medicine is the use of evidence-based practices to manage non-communicable chronic disease (diseases not passed on by infection) such as obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. It has 6 evidenced pillars of health which address the root causes. In 70% of cases this tends to be our daily habits and patterns. It is about understanding that the small choices we make each day can have a monumental impact on our overall health and wellbeing.
Why Lifestyle Medicine?
Over the past 50 years, healthcare in developed countries has been reactive to disease, responding to symptoms and illness when it arises, rather than creating a foundation of health. Lifestyle medicine shifts this focus towards empowering us to make informed decisions that are good for our mind, body and soul.
As an experienced clinician and woman who has walked the challenging path of lifestyle overhaul, I've experienced first-hand the power of these principles. After battling significant health issues in the wake of COVID-19, I was propelled to not just understand but embody the principles of lifestyle medicine. This journey, though challenging, has taught me invaluable lessons about patience, self-compassion and taking simple small steps in the right direction.
Lifestyle Medicine Approach
Through a lifestyle medicine approach, you will discover the following 6 pillars of health:
Nutrition:
Embracing food as medicine, to nourish and heal your body from the inside out.
Movement:
Finding joy in physical activity that fits your lifestyle, enhancing mobility, and building strength.
Sleep:
Prioritizing sleep to restore and rejuvenate mind and body
Stress Management:
Developing stress relief through mindful practices that can lead to a more relaxed you.
Social Connectivity:
Fostering healthy relationships which are essential for emotional well-being.
Avoidance of Risky Substances:
Making choices that reduce the intake of substances such as alcohol and tobacco. Personally, like Dr Chris van Tulleken, I think ultra-processed foods (UPFs) should be added to the list of harmful substances too.
Nourishing
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Education and empowerment
Through my retreat, I aim to provide you with knowledge and tools to support your health to thrive. My approach is not just as the medical expert; it's personal. I understand the overwhelm, the struggles, and the frustrations. But I also know the joy, the empowerment, and the contentment that comes from living in a way that is in harmony with your body, mind and soul.
Join me in exploring how lifestyle medicine can not only ease the transitions of perimenopause and menopause but also lay the groundwork to reduce your risk of disease in the future and maximise your health and wellbeing in the present!