Lifestyle Education
According to Medical News Today, "While chronic diseases are the result of both genetic and environmental factors, their growing incidence in recent decades is clearly related to changes in lifestyle..." (May 27, 2007).
However, changing lifestyle behaviors can be a daunting task against the backdrop of the typical western lifestyle, especially when other health issues must be carefully considered.
As a result, CFIM offers the services of a lifestyle coach in house to take patients step by step through the process of lifestyle change. Patients find the most success through a minimum 12 week program that consists of the following:
- Complete Health History and Readiness Assessment
- Goal Setting and Short and Long Term Planning
- Food Plan Specific to the Individual
- Weekly Body Composition Anaylsis and Testing
- Weight Management Program (if necessary)
- Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques
- Individualized Exercise Prescription
- Communication Between Patient and Provider
- Medical Foods and Doctor Prescribed Supplement Programs
- Ongoing Patient Support and Plan Modification as Needed
Call for an appointment to today to take back control of your health. It′s the one investment that matters most. (530) 676-1003