Ep 34: Chronic Diseases and Lifestyle Medicine

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Today, chronic diseases such as heart disease and obesity are the leading cause of death and disability. In this episode, we discuss how to treat chronic diseases with lifestyle medicine with our expert Mollie Dwivedi.

Mollie Dwivedi is a Lifestyle Medicine PA and practices medicine. She is also the founder and owner of SEMM, which is Sleep, Eat, and Move Mindfully.

This episode underscores the importance of lifestyle medicine in treating chronic diseases, specifically focusing on the impact of exercise on physical and mental well-being. It highlights the benefits of personalized exercise programs, the role of health professionals in motivating patients to exercise, and the success stories of individuals benefiting from lifestyle interventions. It also explores the integration of technology in exercise programs and provides practical tips for improving fitness levels despite chronic conditions.

Key takeaways from the episode are,

1. Treating Chronic diseases like heart disease and obesity with lifestyle medicine.
2. The importance of lifestyle interventions.
3. Exercise benefits for mental and emotional well-being.
4. Reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, dementia, and weight gain.
5. Manage existing conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and osteoarthritis pain.
6. Mental health benefits of exercise.
7. Lifestyle interventions, in managing chronic conditions.
8. Tailoring exercise programs for specific chronic diseases.

Connect with Mollie on LinkedIn at Mollie Dwivedi

Mollie practices at www.encorahealth.com and www.nudjhealth.com/

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About the host:

Alok Ranjan is the Founder & Chief at Fiterobic. Fiterobic helps people stay healthy and fit and live a fulfilling life. After leading global marketing function for the past 20 years for Corporate majors like ITC, Tata Communications, and Essel Group and advising global ICT Ministry in Africa and Asia, Alok has set on a journey to empower individuals to become healthy and fit holistically.

Alok is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Fitness Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach, an American Council of Exercises (ACE) Certified Yoga Expert and a Half-Marathoner.

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