{"id":13620,"date":"2023-11-17T14:02:20","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T20:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premisehealth.com\/?p=13620"},"modified":"2023-11-17T14:02:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T20:02:22","slug":"lifestyle-medicine-going-beyond-wellness-to-embrace-a-new-prescription-for-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premisehealth.com\/resources\/blog\/lifestyle-medicine-going-beyond-wellness-to-embrace-a-new-prescription-for-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Lifestyle Medicine: Going Beyond Wellness to Embrace a New Prescription for Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Divider -->\n<hr class=\"block--divider\" style=\"border: none; height: 1px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: -125px; background: transparent \">\n<!-- Divider end-->\n<section class=\"block block--freeform\"><div class=\"container\">\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The term \u201cmedicine\u201d calls to mind pills, injections, and visits to the pharmacist. But what if the most effective treatments aren\u2019t typically written on a prescription pad?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lifestyle medicine is an approach to health and healthcare that has gotten tons of press recently. But unlike some health trends, it has a lot of science behind it \u2013 which has health-conscious companies paying attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13622  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premisehealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Lifestyle-Medicine-Pillars.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1167\" height=\"971\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: revert; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: revert;\">What is lifestyle medicine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Simply put,\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premisehealth.com\/blog\/what-is-lifestyle-medicine\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">lifestyle medicine<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fis an evidence-based approach to preventing, treating and even reversing diseases by replacing unhealthy behaviors with positive ones, such as:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eating a whole-food, plant-based diet<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Getting regular physical activity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Managing stress<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Avoiding risky substances<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Getting restorative sleep<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maintaining positive social connection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As the name implies, lifestyle medicine leverages these six \u201cpillars\u201d of lifestyle change to address common, chronic diseases related to unhealthy behaviors, including diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, among others.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It may be easy to picture these pillars applying to primary care scenarios; for example, a provider might recommend cutting out alcohol use in response to a member\u2019s reoccurring acid reflux. But lifestyle medicine can go beyond the exam room and be woven into many other types of care, too. Night shift workers at a manufacturing plant may work with an occupational health nurse to make sure they\u2019re getting enough sleep to avoid OSHA recordable workplace injuries, or a member looking to manage their diabetes may work with a care manager to improve their diet. It\u2019s all part of a whole-person approach to help people feel their best.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW260739801 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260739801 BCX0\">Is lifestyle medicine the same thing as a wellness program?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lifestyle medicine programs and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premisehealth.com\/resources\/blog\/building-a-workplace-culture-around-wellness-your-3-step-guide\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">employee wellness programs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> share similarities in that they both use scientific evidence to help people make lifestyle changes to improve their health.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">However, lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions, as promoted by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">American College of Lifestyle Medicine<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in collaboration with the American College of Preventive Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine.\u202f Other organizations, including the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, have also incorporated lifestyle medicine into their health and wellness approaches.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wellness programs offer guidance for members to navigate the pillars of lifestyle medicine and dig in to address specific concerns personalized to the member, including things like hydration and life satisfaction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:600,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"EOP SCXW260739801 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:600,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW134866379 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134866379 BCX0\">How common is lifestyle medicine?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW134866379 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:600,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While more providers and patients are embracing lifestyle medicine to treat certain preventable chronic diseases, it\u2019s still not very common. Most physicians simply aren\u2019t trained to educate their patients about lifestyle changes, even though the small choices people make every day impact their health dramatically. People are much more aware of how their lifestyles impact their health today than in the past, but there\u2019s still a long way to go before everyone has access to a provider who practices lifestyle medicine.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At Premise Health, we see lifestyle medicine as central to our delivery of healthcare. We have more medical professionals who are formally trained and certified in lifestyle medicine than any other single healthcare provider, and we collaborate with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine to make training in its core competencies available to all our providers. In addition, all of our providers receive mandatory behavior change training to facilitate impactful conversations with our members. By training our providers in the lifestyle medicine approach, Premise is committing to bring this approach to our members nationwide.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW151777470 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151777470 BCX0\">What can companies do to encourage healthier workplaces and lifestyles?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW151777470 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:600,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Some innovative organizations have embraced lifestyle medicine to help their people stay healthier. At Premise, we\u2019ve worked with clients to offer plant-based cooking classes, personal training, and other lifestyle medicine approaches proven to help people change their habits.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Other organizations have taken smaller, but still important steps to promote health in the workplace, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stocking vending machines with healthier choices<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Choosing plant based proteins and vegetables for catered meetings, instead of standards like donuts and wraps<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Inviting local fitness instructors to hold classes onsite\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sponsoring employees in local team sports, like soccer or softball<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettysburg.edu\/news\/stories?id=79db7b34-630c-4f49-ad32-4ab9ea48e72b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The average person will spend up to one-third of their lives at work<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which means that companies who prioritize positive lifestyle change for their employees can have a big impact on their overall health and wellness.\u202f \u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW34299736 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34299736 BCX0\">Is lifestyle medicine the future?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW34299736 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:600,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medication and surgical therapies will always be an important part of healthcare. But we think that lifestyle is the future of prevention and treatment for many chronic, preventable diseases.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The executive director of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, Stephan Herzog, said it best:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cGone are the days of diagnosing the ill, prescribing the pill, and sending the bill, which has worked so well in combating communicable disease.\u202f[That approach] is hopelessly inadequate in the fight against chronic disease.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At Premise, we couldn\u2019t agree more. It\u2019s time to pioneer a new path, and lifestyle medicine is one part of that.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW121472127 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121472127 BCX0\">Where Premise Health Fits In<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW121472127 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:600,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Changing unhealthy behaviors and making better choices is foundational to Premise Health\u2019s approach to medical care, disease prevention, and health promotion. That\u2019s why our lifestyle medicine program focuses on managing nutrition, sleep, stress, physical activity, and relationships, while also helping to reduce use of risky substances.\u00a0 This approach takes healthy living to a whole new level.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premisehealth.com\/services\/lifestyle-medicine\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">lifestyle medicine services<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, our clients have a supportive team by their side to guide their employees on a holistic path to better health. Ready to take a new approach to helping your people get, stay, and be well? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premisehealth.com\/contact-us\/?_ga=2.195364780.1664454813.1699458399-1505881773.1676406874\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get in touch\u202ftoday.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:24,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><!-- Divider -->\n<hr class=\"block--divider\" style=\"border: none; height: 1px; margin-bottom: -100px; margin-top: 0; background: transparent \">\n<!-- Divider end-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The term \u201cmedicine\u201d calls to mind pills, injections, and visits to the pharmacist. But what if the most effective treatments aren\u2019t typically written on a prescription pad?\u00a0 Lifestyle medicine is an approach to health and healthcare that has gotten tons of press recently. 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