According to the World Health Organization, 80% of chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke as well as 40% of cancers could be prevented through lifestyle changes.
We offer the knowledge and step-by-step skills that can help you prevent, manage, and even reverse common diseases such as diabetes, heart disease,
and obesity through lifestyle education and action.
Lifestyle and Disease
Making the connection
Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. The CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) have identified key lifestyle risks for chronic disease including:
- Tobacco use
- Poor Nutrition (including diets low in fruits and vegetables and high in sodium and saturated fats)
- Lack of physical activity
- Excessive alcohol use
Lifestyle and Disease
Alarming statistics YOU have the power to change
More than 1 in 3 (96 million) adults have PRE-DIABETES; 8 out of 10 do not know it.
Losing weight by eating healthy and being more active
can cut your risk in half of getting type 2 diabetes.
Without weight loss and physical activity, 15-30% of people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within 5 years.
About 1 in 10 (37 million) adults have DIABETES; 1 in 5 do not know it.
Almost 1 in 5 CANCERS is caused by excess body weight, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and a sedentary lifestyle (American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2021)
Half of all Americans have CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE.
To learn if you are at a healthy weight, click here.
Lifestyle and Disease
The Solution
Our education opportunities utilize evidence-based strategies and focus on addressing the root causes of poor health in alignment with the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine:
- healthy eating/culinary skills
- exercise and physical activity
- stress management techniques/mindfulness
- meaning and connectedness
- sleep
Our Approach
Accredited
Professionals
Jenn is a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine. She holds a Masters of Science in Nutrition and in Exercise Science. Jenn is a certified yoga teacher and has managed and delivered corporate and public health lifestyle programs for over 20 years.
Jenn West, DipACLM/DipIBLM, ACSM-EP, Exercise is Medicine II
Science-Backed
Strategies
Education opportunities utilize evidence-based strategies and focus on addressing the root causes of poor health in alignment with the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine:
- healthy eating/culinary skills
- exercise and physical activity
- stress management techniques/mindfulness
- meaning and connectedness
- sleep
Go to lifestylemedicine.org to learn more about lifestyle medicine.
Family-Based Approach
A board certified lifestyle medicine professional will work with you and your family to establish short and long-term goals as well as a plan to achieve those goals, together as a family.
Individual sessions, workshops, and group classes provide on-going support and inspiration as families make a commitment to lifelong learning.
One-on-One Lifestyle Education & Coaching
Lifestyle medicine professionals partner with clients to provide evidence-based lifestyle education and coaching around their chosen area(s) of focus such as:
- Healthy eating/culinary skills
- Restorative sleep
- Purpose and connectedness
- Exercise and physical activity
- Stress management/mindfulness
Full-Plate Living Group Program
Designed to help individuals fill their plate for health and weight loss by eating more whole, unprocessed fiber rich foods. Participants will learn 10 tools designed to accomplish long-term weight loss success. They receive a workbook style packet and have the opportunity to taste test fresh fiber packed recipes during class. Classes meet one time per week for 50 minutes each time in-person.
Educational Workshops
Want to learn more about the lifestyle behaviors that can help you achieve/maintain a healthy weight and minimize your risk for diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke? Workshops offer opportunities to learn and apply lifestyle skills to support your goals.
Partnership Opportunities
Interested in integrating lifestyle education into the culture of your organization? Looking for a class for a specific population? We have experience working with non-profit, worksite, and faith-based organizations across sectors.
Let's work together.
Get in touch!
(704)- 787-1988
LMeducationservices@gmail.com
LMeducationservices.com