Lifestyle Medicine is a specialized field within medicine which uses evidence-based lifestyle interventions to prevent and manage chronic illness.
The main objective of lifestyle medicine is address the root cause of chronic illness and improve overall health. By emphasizing lifestyle modifications, it seeks to enhance overall health and well-being and potentially reduce the need for medications.
The 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine are whole food nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, positive social connection and avoidance of risky substances. While focusing on the 6 pillars, patients can make significant changes to their overall health and wellbeing.
Dr. Joshi is a Diplomat of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and incorporates these pillars of health into her practice. She provides additional nutrition, fitness, and sleep counseling to her patients with the hopes to help them live healthier lives.
What to expect during your consultation
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1. Comprehensive Health Assessment
We will obtain a thorough medical history, discuss your personal goals, conduct a physical examination, and obtain biometric information and review relevant blood work to assess your current health status.
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2. Discussion and Evaluation
During this portion of the consultation we will review diet, physical activity, sleep habits, stress and other factors to assess your lifestyle.
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3. Development of Personalized Action Plan
We will work together to create a personalized action plan to help you implement changes that will help you achieve your goals. We will set actionable steps and identify barriers and discuss mitigation strategies to help ensure success.
