Unlock the Power of Lifestyle Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Written by Ziya Altug, a seasoned physical therapist with over 30 years of experience, this holistic guide provides an integrative toolbox for healthcare and fitness professionals to promote lifestyle medicine with their clients. By focusing on the six primary lifestyle medicine factors, this book offers a clinical and evidence-informed approach to empowering clients to take charge of their health.

The Six Primary Lifestyle Medicine Factors

• Nutrition: Discover the importance of a balanced diet and explore anti-inflammatory recipes to support overall health.
• Exercise: Learn about sustainable fitness strategies and mind-body exercises to promote physical well-being.
• Sleep Hygiene: Find tips and techniques to improve sleep quality and duration.
• Stress Management: Explore self-guided visualization and other stress-reducing techniques to promote mental wellness.
• Risky Substance Use: Understand the risks and learn strategies to help clients overcome addiction.
• Social Connectedness: Discover the importance of social connections and how to foster healthy relationships.

This book’s nonpharmacological and nonsurgical focus provides clear, actionable steps and real-world examples to nurture sustainable changes that promote long-term health and healing. With over 30 years of experience in treating musculoskeletal conditions, the author shares a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help healthcare professionals empower their clients to take control of their health.

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Language: English

Paperback: 368 pages

ISBN-10: 1839979089

ISBN-13: 978-1839979088