Manual of Lifestyle Medicine

The fundamental premise of lifestyle medicine is that daily habits profoundly impact health and quality of life both in the short-term and long-term. Written by lifestyle medicine pioneer and cardiologist , Dr. James Rippe, this book provides a clinically oriented, evidence-based look into key lifestyle factors and how to prescribe them to individuals of all ages. 

Written for professionals working at all levels of medical and healthcare practice, this manual summarizes the major components of lifestyle medicine, from physical activity and nutrition to weight management and the avoidance of tobacco products. It includes clinical guidelines and practices for using lifestyle medicine principles to lower the risk of numerous chronic conditions. The manual also provides information on behavior change, approaches to lowering the risk of dementia, treatment of addictions and injury prevention.

Features:

• Explains how lifestyle medicine can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoarthritis, dementia and many other chronic conditions.
• Chapters begin with bulleted key points and conclude with a list of clinical applications.
• Provides strategies for prescribing physical activity and helping patients improve their nutrition, lose weight if necessary and reduce stress.
• Includes clinically relevant sections on “Treating Addiction, Preventing Injury and Improving Brain Health”.

Table of Contents:

Contents

Preface.......................................................................................................................ix

Acknowledgments................................................................................................... xiii

Author Bio.................................................................................................................xv

Chapter 1 Lifestyle Challenges and Opportunities................................................1

Chapter 2 Nutrition in Lifestyle Medicine........................................................... 11

Chapter 3 Physical Activity and Health............................................................... 31

Chapter 4 Behavioral Change.............................................................................. 47

Chapter 5 Lifestyle Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease................................. 61

Chapter 6 Diabetes, Prediabetes, and Metabolic Syndrome................................ 75

Chapter 7 Cancer Prevention and Treatment.......................................................87

Chapter 8 Obesity and Weight Management..................................................... 103

Chapter 9 Pulmonary Medicine......................................................................... 121

Chapter 10 Obstetrics and Gynecology............................................................... 139

Chapter 11 Lifestyle Medicine and Brain Health................................................ 153

Chapter 12 Women’s Heath.................................................................................. 163

Chapter 13 Immunology and Infectious Disease................................................. 177

Chapter 14 Pediatrics........................................................................................... 185

Chapter 15 The Practice of Lifestyle Medicine...................................................203

Chapter 16 Lifestyle Medicine for the Older Adult Population........................... 215

Chapter 17 Heath Promotion...............................................................................223

Chapter 18 Injury Prevention............................................................................... 231

Chapter 19 Substance Abuse and Addiction........................................................ 243

Chapter 20 Public Policy and Environmental Support for Lifestyle Habits

and Practices..................................................................................... 257

Chapter 21 Lifestyle Medicine around the World................................................269

Chapter 22 The Future of Lifestyle Medicine..................................................... 279

Index....................................................................................................................... 291