{"id":28774,"date":"2025-06-17T17:24:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T17:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/?page_id=28774"},"modified":"2025-07-15T20:03:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T20:03:01","slug":"patient","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/patient\/","title":{"rendered":"I am a Patient"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"block_fd7df23a344f2cb63e7e0680ff86539a\" class=\"sec sec--hero mob-gut-0 hero__short\">\n\t<div class=\"container hero__short\">\n        <div class=\"wrapper__content\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper__image flex-mob-col rel center\">\n                    <div class=\"wrapper__hero-image hide-mobile oflow-hid rel box__shadow-soft\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Patient.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Patient-300x73.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Patient-1024x249.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Patient-768x187.webp 768w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Patient.webp 1440w\" height=\"350\" width=\"1440\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"obj__cover\" \/>            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wrapper__image-mobile hide-desktop rel\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Patient.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Patient-300x73.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Patient-1024x249.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Patient-768x187.webp 768w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Patient.webp 1440w\" height=\"350\" width=\"1440\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"breadcrumbs-container container\"><nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>        <div class=\"wrapper__copy container flex-col \">\n        <div class=\"copy__inner center flex-col\">\n                            <h1 class=\"copy__title text-center color__blue-light wgt__500\">\n                    Take back ownership of your healthcare journey                <\/h1>\n                                        <div class=\"copy__text wysiwyg\">\n                    <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Find out how evidence-based lifestyle changes can treat, reverse and prevent disease, support healing,<br \/>\nand empower you on your health journey\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lifestyle medicine serves as the foundation of health and supports you and your doctor in addressing the root causes of disease. With goals of restoring your health and reducing medications, lifestyle medicine offers hope, healing and lasting health improvements for clinicians and patients.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t<\/div>\n\n        \n\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_688b205b8644323beec1a471500fed60\" class=\"sec sec--wysiwyg-text padding__default padding__default-bot bg__upper-none bg__lower-none layout__simple\">\n    <div class=\"container  container__md flex-col\">\n\n        \n                    <h2 class=\"sec__title color__blue-light wgt__500 text-center\">What is lifestyle medicine?<\/h2>                    <div class=\"sec__copy wysiwyg\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that focuses on addressing the root causes of chronic diseases, like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle medicine is delivered by licensed healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dietitians, health coaches and other professionals who are trained and board-certified to help you take meaningful steps toward healing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">During your appointment, your provider will help you identify how to make behavior changes through the six interconnected pillars: optimal nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, connectedness, and risky substance avoidance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_ae9ddfc184d6d0d6fd373abc88b17d66\" class=\"sec sec--multi-column-icon padding__default padding__default-bot bg__color-white\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                                    <div class=\"wrapper__tiles flex flex-wrap flex-ai-s\">\n                                    <div class=\"wrapper__tile flex-col flex-jc-fs\">\n                                                    <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 432 432\" class=\"center\"><defs><style>.cls-1_692b2d2b03fe6{fill:#509b00;}.cls-2_692b2d2b03fe6{fill:#fff;}<\/style><\/defs><g id=\"Layer_1_692b2d2b03fbe\"><path class=\"cls-1_692b2d2b03fe6\" d=\"M91.33,377.65c9.04,15.9,31.2,28.79,49.49,28.79h150.35c18.29,0,40.45-12.89,49.49-28.79l75.55-132.86c9.04-15.9,9.04-41.68,0-57.58l-75.55-132.86c-9.04-15.9-31.2-28.79-49.49-28.79h-150.35c-18.29,0-40.45,12.89-49.49,28.79L15.78,187.21c-9.04,15.9-9.04,41.68,0,57.58l75.55,132.86Z\"><\/path><\/g><g id=\"Layer_2_692b2d2b03fbe\"><path class=\"cls-2_692b2d2b03fe6\" d=\"M214.04,171.45c2.39,1.38,5.45.56,6.83-1.83l27.59-42.78c2.07-3.59.84-8.17-2.75-10.25s-8.17-.84-10.25,2.75l-23.26,45.28c-1.38,2.39-.56,5.45,1.83,6.83Z\"><\/path><path class=\"cls-2_692b2d2b03fe6\" 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color__blue-light\">physical activity<\/h3>\n                                                                            <div class=\"wrapper__tile-copy text-center wysiwyg\"><p>Move every day and incorporate strength, flexibility, and aerobic activities into your routine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"wrapper__tile flex-col flex-jc-fs\">\n                                                    <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 432 432\" class=\"center\"><defs><style>.cls-1_692b2d2b043db{fill:#00b9b4;}.cls-2_692b2d2b043db{fill:#00b9b4;}.cls-3_692b2d2b043db{fill:#fff;}<\/style><\/defs><g id=\"Layer_1_692b2d2b043b7\"><path class=\"cls-1_692b2d2b043db\" 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           <div class=\"wrapper__tile-copy text-center wysiwyg\"><p>Foster supportive relationships and build connections that bring meaning and purpose to life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"wrapper__tile flex-col flex-jc-fs\">\n                                                    <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 432 432\" class=\"center\"><defs><style>.cls-1_692b2d2b04baa{fill:#e68223;}.cls-2_692b2d2b04baa{fill:#fff;}<\/style><\/defs><g id=\"Layer_1_692b2d2b04b88\"><path class=\"cls-1_692b2d2b04baa\" d=\"M91.33,377.65c9.04,15.9,31.2,28.79,49.49,28.79h150.35c18.29,0,40.45-12.89,49.49-28.79l75.55-132.86c9.04-15.9,9.04-41.68,0-57.58l-75.55-132.86c-9.04-15.9-31.2-28.79-49.49-28.79h-150.35c-18.29,0-40.45,12.89-49.49,28.79L15.78,187.21c-9.04,15.9-9.04,41.68,0,57.58l75.55,132.86Z\"><\/path><\/g><g id=\"Layer_2_692b2d2b04b88\"><path 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                                                           <h3 class=\"wrapper__tile-title text-center text-upper wgt__700 color__blue-light\">Risky Substance Avoidance<\/h3>\n                                                                            <div class=\"wrapper__tile-copy text-center wysiwyg\"><p>Avoid behaviors that include the consumption of or exposure to harmful substances<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_260cc3fe5dfdceac3034ad1858a91d61\" class=\"sec sec--multi-column-grid padding__default padding__default-bot bg__upper-none bg__lower-none bg__color-white-off\">\n    \n    <div class=\"container wrapper__title\"><h2 class=\"wgt__500 text-center\">Why lifestyle medicine matters for patients <\/h2><\/div>    <div class=\"container flex-wrap grid__feature\">\n                                    <div class=\"grid__feature flex-col\">\n    <div class=\"block__image bdr__rad-10 oflow-hid\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/St.-Luke-Patient.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/St.-Luke-Patient-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/St.-Luke-Patient-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/St.-Luke-Patient.webp 415w\" height=\"415\" width=\"415\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"obj__cover\" \/>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"block__feature-content flex-col\">\n                    <p class=\"name wgt__700 text-center text-upper\">Positive Side Effects<\/p>\n                            <div class=\"text-center wrapper__copy wysiwyg\">\n                <p>Whether you\u2019re facing daunting challenges like diabetes, or generally trying to live a healthier life, engaging in lifestyle medicine provides only positive side effects. It contributes to your overall well-being and sets you up to better respond to treatment now, while potentially avoiding unnecessary treatment in the future.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"grid__feature flex-col\">\n    <div class=\"block__image bdr__rad-10 oflow-hid\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Periop.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Periop-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Periop-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Periop.webp 415w\" height=\"415\" width=\"415\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"obj__cover\" \/>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"block__feature-content flex-col\">\n                    <p class=\"name wgt__700 text-center text-upper\">Enhances all treatments<\/p>\n                            <div class=\"text-center wrapper__copy wysiwyg\">\n                <p>Patients who integrate lifestyle medicine into their treatment see impressive results, including reductions in weight, blood pressure and cholesterol as well as improvements in blood sugar.<\/p>            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"grid__feature flex-col\">\n    <div class=\"block__image bdr__rad-10 oflow-hid\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Patient-.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Patient--300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Patient--150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/06\/Patient-.webp 415w\" height=\"415\" width=\"415\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"obj__cover\" \/>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"block__feature-content flex-col\">\n                    <p class=\"name wgt__700 text-center text-upper\">Long-Lasting Results<\/p>\n                            <div class=\"text-center wrapper__copy wysiwyg\">\n                <p>The habits created by using lifestyle medicine last far longer than any clinic visit. By following LM concepts, you are making yourself better with every healthy meal, restful night\u2019s sleep, or moment of exercise. The cumulative effect of healthy daily habits is a powerful tool for lifelong wellness.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n    \n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_bff6ef46d016aa014206ef3b3d13cce7\" class=\"sec sec--split-50-50 padding__default padding__default-bot bg__upper-none bg__lower-none\">\n<div class=\"container\"><h2 class=\"color__blue-light text-center\">Featured story<\/h2><\/div>    <div class=\"container flex-mob-col flex-desk-rr split__image-copy\">\n                    <div class=\"col col__image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/05\/Mahima-e1752609771359.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/05\/Mahima-e1752609771359-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/05\/Mahima-e1752609771359-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/05\/Mahima-e1752609771359-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/05\/Mahima-e1752609771359-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/05\/Mahima-e1752609771359.webp 640w\" height=\"640\" width=\"640\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"obj__cover\" \/>                            <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"col col__copy flex-col flex-desk-jc-c bg__color-orange\">\n\n            \n                <p class=\"small__title wgt__700 text-upper\">ACLM Story Project<\/p>                <div class=\"wrapper__copy wysiwyg\"><p class=\"h2 wgt__600 style__large\">Putting Diabetes Into Remission<\/p>\n<p>In this inspiring story, Dr. Mahima Gulati, a certified endocrinologist specializing in lifestyle medicine, highlights the transformative power of lifestyle changes in treating type 2 diabetes. She emphasizes the significance of lifestyle medicine as a discipline and the profound impact it can have on individuals with diabetes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button button__button-mustard\" href=\"\/articles\/aclm-story-project-putting-diabetes-into-remission\/\">Read now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                        \n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_0a903ea441e06abc84278d0fdd541ce4\" class=\"sec sec--timeline padding__default padding__default-bot bg__upper-none bg__lower-none\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <h2 class=\"sec__title text-center style__large wgt__600\">How to talk with your provider about lifestyle medicine <\/h2>                    <div class=\"wrapper__copy wysiwyg text-center center\">\n                <p>Even if your current provider isn\u2019t board certified in lifestyle medicine yet, they can still support incorporating lifestyle medicine principles into your care.<\/p>\n<p>As a patient, you have the right to understand how lifestyle factors support disease treatment and prevention. To move the conversation forward in a constructive way, here are some questions you can ask your provider to explore how lifestyle medicine may help you in your health journey.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"timeline center\">\n                                    <div class=\"timeline__item flex flex-ai-fs flex-desk-jc-sb\">\n                        <div class=\"col col__title pos-rel\">\n                            <h3 class=\"timeline__title wgt__700 text-mob-center\">1<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col col__copy wysiwyg pos-rel\">\n                            <p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there lifestyle changes I can make to reduce or eliminate the need for medication?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"timeline__item flex flex-ai-fs flex-desk-jc-sb\">\n                        <div class=\"col col__title pos-rel\">\n                            <h3 class=\"timeline__title wgt__700 text-mob-center\">2<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col col__copy wysiwyg pos-rel\">\n                            <p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can we explore a treatment plan that includes nutrition, physical activity, and stress management?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"timeline__item flex flex-ai-fs flex-desk-jc-sb\">\n                        <div class=\"col col__title pos-rel\">\n                            <h3 class=\"timeline__title wgt__700 text-mob-center\">3<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col col__copy wysiwyg pos-rel\">\n                            <p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I track progress on my lifestyle goals alongside my medical treatment?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"timeline__item flex flex-ai-fs flex-desk-jc-sb\">\n                        <div class=\"col col__title pos-rel\">\n                            <h3 class=\"timeline__title wgt__700 text-mob-center\">4<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col col__copy wysiwyg pos-rel\">\n                            <p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What changes can I make to my home, work, or social environment to better support the health goals I\u2019m working toward?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"timeline__item flex flex-ai-fs flex-desk-jc-sb\">\n                        <div class=\"col col__title pos-rel\">\n                            <h3 class=\"timeline__title wgt__700 text-mob-center\">5<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col col__copy wysiwyg pos-rel\">\n                            <p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know of any providers nearby who are certified in lifestyle medicine?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_95616d2780848645449bdce0087aa38b\" class=\"sec sec--wysiwyg-text padding__default padding__default-bot bg__upper-none bg__lower-none layout__simple\">\n    <div class=\"container  container__md flex-col\">\n\n        \n                    <h2 class=\"sec__title color__blue-light wgt__500 text-center\"> Find a lifestyle medicine certified clinician<\/h2>                    <div class=\"sec__copy wysiwyg\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lifestyle medicine is a medical specialty that is certified and recognized. To receive the best treatment, ACLM recommends that you find a practitioner that has gone through formal training. There are thousands of certified doctors around the United States.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button button__button-mustard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylemedpros.org\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clinician Directory<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_481d168dafd5d4a8f83dab4bfd067045\" class=\"sec sec--split-50-50 padding__default padding__default-bot bg__upper-none bg__lower-none\">\n<div class=\"container\"><h2 class=\"color__blue-light text-center\">How to get started<\/h2><\/div>    <div class=\"container flex-mob-col flex split__image-copy\">\n                    <div class=\"col col__image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/05\/stethescope-square@2x.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/05\/stethescope-square@2x-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/05\/stethescope-square@2x-1024x1014.png 1024w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/05\/stethescope-square@2x-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/05\/stethescope-square@2x-768x761.png 768w, https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/2025\/05\/stethescope-square@2x.png 1280w\" height=\"1268\" width=\"1280\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"obj__cover\" \/>                            <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"col col__copy flex-col flex-desk-jc-c bg__color-teal-light\">\n\n            \n                <p class=\"small__title wgt__700 text-upper\">Free Food as Medicine Jumpstart Guide<\/p>                <div class=\"wrapper__copy wysiwyg\"><p class=\"h2 wgt__600 style__medium\">Get practical tips on what to eat, how to plan meals, and easy steps to make healthy eating a lifelong habit for you and your family.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button button__button-mustard\" href=\"https:\/\/connect.lifestylemedicine.org\/viewdocument\/food-as-medicine-jumpstart-guide\">Download the Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                        \n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_8cfc77aa453cdeabc2805868bfd75483\" class=\"sec sec--blog-grid padding__default padding__default-bot bg__upper-none bg__lower-none\">\n    <div class=\"container flex-mob-col flex-desk-wrap flex-desk-jc-sb\">\n        \n    <h2 class=\"color__blue-light text-center flex-as-c\">Lifestyle Medicine in Action<\/h2>        \n        <div class=\"col col__posts flex-desk-wrap flex-desk-jc-sb flex-mob-col\">\n                \n    \n    <a href=\"https:\/\/lifestylemedicine.org\/restored-health-with-lifestyle-medicine\/\" class=\"post flex\">\n        <div class=\"wrapper__post-meta flex-col col-post\">\n        <span class=\"pill flex-inline flex-jc-c flex-ai-c flex-as-fs bdr__rad-trl-10 bg__color-green-light wgt__700 text-upper\">Chronic Disease<\/span>\n                        <h3 class=\"title wgt__600\">&#8220;Your results are normal!&#8221; 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