Lifestyle Management
“Unlock Your Best Life: Embrace the Art of Lifestyle Management”
Lifestyle management treatment is a comprehensive approach to improving overall well-being by making intentional and sustainable changes in daily habits and behaviors. It recognizes that health is a multifaceted concept encompassing physical, mental, and social aspects, and it emphasizes the interconnectedness of these factors.
Diet and Nutrition: A fundamental aspect of lifestyle management is maintaining a balanced diet. This involves consuming a variety of nutrient-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Portion control is essential to avoid overeating. Proper hydration is also emphasized.
Physical Activity: Regular exercise is crucial for physical health. A well-rounded fitness routine includes cardiovascular exercises (like walking or jogging), strength training, and flexibility exercises. Consistency in exercise routines is key to reaping long-term benefits.
Sleep Hygiene: Quality sleep is essential for overall health. Establishing a regular sleep schedule and creating a comfortable sleep environment contribute to better sleep hygiene. Adequate sleep, typically 7-9 hours per night, helps with cognitive function, mood regulation, and physical recovery.
4. Stress Management: Chronic stress can have detrimental effects on health. Stress reduction techniques, such as mindfulness meditation, yoga, deep breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation, are integral components of lifestyle management. Effective time management and setting boundaries can also alleviate stress.
5. Financial Management: Creating and adhering to a budget ensures financial stability. Setting aside savings for emergencies and future goals promotes financial well-being.
6. Continual Learning and Personal Growth: Lifelong learning and skill development are encouraged for personal growth and fulfillment. Goal setting and striving for personal and professional achievements are part of this growth.
7. Regular Health Check-ups: Periodic check-ups with healthcare professionals are essential for monitoring health and addressing any concerns promptly.
8. Environmental Responsibility: Making eco-friendly choices, such as reducing waste and conserving resources, demonstrates a commitment to environmental well-being.
9. Community Engagement: Active involvement in the community through volunteering and civic activities fosters social connections and a sense of purpose.
10. Digital Detox: Taking breaks from screens and social media helps maintain a healthy balance between online and offline life, reducing the negative effects of digital overload.
Lifestyle management treatment recognizes that small, consistent changes in these areas can lead to significant improvements in overall health and well-being. It is a proactive and holistic approach to health that promotes longevity and prevents chronic diseases by fostering healthy habits and choices.
The value of 10-15% weight loss in obesity
BY LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION
When it comes to managing your patients with obesity, it’s important to communicate that weight loss can significantly reduce the risk of developing obesity related complications.
Complications like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, pcos, asthma, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, sleep apnea,GERD, NAFLD.
Note that weight loss will depend upon the nature of complication. FEV1, forced expiratory volume at 1s; GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease; HDL, high density lipoprotein; LDL, low density lipoprotein; NAFLD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome.
OVERWEIGHT / OBESITY RELATED PROBLEMS
Every excess 10kg to 20 pounds increase in weight, decreases fertility by 10%
MALES
Fertility decreases
Altered sperm formation
Erectile dysfunction
Less desire of sex
FEMALE
Fertility descreases
No ovulation
Irregular menstrual periods
Excess of male hormone
Less desire of sex
PCOS
DURING PREGNANCY, there is an INCREASED RISK of miscarriage, pregnancy-induced diabetes and hypertension, increased operation intervention leading to early delivery, baby growth retardation.
LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION
The aim of the ACUSLIM wellness clinic is to achieve a Fit and healthy happy mind with a healthy body.
One complete session to understand every patient’s lifestyle is done to evaluate the root cause of Infertility.
Weight loss is recommended for all overweights (BMI 25.0-29.9 kg/m2) or obese (BMI >/ 30.0 KG/M2) kg/m2) adults who have type 2 diabetes or who are at risk for this disease It is important to set a weights loss goal that is both achievable and maintainable.
Even moderate weight loss of 5% of body weight can produce significant health benefits
It teaches patients how to achieve their eating and exercise goals by methods such as keeping records of their physical activity( and food intake) (e.g., the sight of food on the kitchen counter).
Lifestyle modification programs typically encourage patients to eat conventional foods(of their linking) but to reduce their energy intake by 500 to 1000 kcal/d.
