Lifestyle Medicine
WHAT IS A LIFESTYLE DISEASE
Lifestyle Diseases are conditions or ailments caused by or linked to one’s Lifestyle. It can be disease or a simple disorder that can be prevented, modified or reversed if intervened earlier by Lifestyle modifications.
Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence based medical practice that helps individuals and families to prevent, treat or reverse Lifestyle Diseases and improve quality of life by adopting and sustaining Lifestyle changes.
Almost 70% of long term illness is linked to Lifestyle. The current scientific evidence is very clear to prove that adhering to healthy Lifestyle can significantly improve the health and reverse many of the disease burden.
Types of Lifestyle Diseases
- Diabetes
- Hypertension and other Cardiovascular Diseases (heart and blood vessels)
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Hormonal Imbalances
- Pain conditions (Diabetic Neuropathy, WSPS)
- PCOD/ PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease / Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome)
- Inflammatory /Irritable bowel diseases
- Arthritis – Joint pain
- Cancer related and Cancer treatment related medical problems
- Chronic Airway Diseases (Asthma, COPD, Chronic Bronchiectasis)
- Chronic Liver Diseases (Fatty liver, Liver Cirrhosis)
- Autoimmune medical conditions (Vitiligo, Type 1 diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Crohn’s Disease, Psoriasis, Scleroderma, Celiac disease, Dermatomyositis, Graves disease, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Myasthenia Gravis, Pernicious Anemia)
- Sleep problems (Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Insomnia)
- Depression / Anxiety
- Stroke and stroke related disabilities
Do you observe any of these mentioned symptoms and do they persist? Continue reading below and if you find you find you need expert advice, book for a program with us.
Reasons behind Lifestyle Diseases
Most common reasons behind lifestyle diseases are
- Unhealthy diet or overeating or Ultra Processed Food causing Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis.
- Less or lack of Physical Activity / Exercise leading to obesity
- Excess consumption of addictive substances like Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs
- Lack of sleep, poor or Irregular sleeping patterns
- Personal and Professional stress
- Overuse of medications
- Disturbed Circadian Rhythm (Biological Clock)
- Modern desk based occupation with prolonged sitting
- Nutritional Deficiencies due to Ultra processing and soil degradation
- Genetics and Family History
WHAT IS LIFESTYLE MEDICINE
Lifestyle Medicine works on six pillars
- Plant predominant whole food diet
- Physical activity
- Stress management
- Restorative sleep
- Positive social connections
- Avoid risky substances
Lifestyle Medicine focuses on the underlying Lifestyle causes of disease and looks to natural, science-based treatments and prevention rather than solely on medication.
With A.T.H.M.A approach, we use a root-cause based assessment and analysis of what does a patient need and treatment is applied at a personal level for the person’s holistic well-being around these six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine
What is unique about ATHMA life sciences approach in managing your lifestyle related diseases?
Our Lifestyle Diseases Management program is your passport to a life where well-being takes centre stage, overcome the limitations, and let’s embrace a lifestyle that sparks vitality.
Dr Thottungal is a certified lifestyle Medicine physician who designed A.T.H.M.A methodology and provides a personalised and root cause analysis approach to manage your condition.
We offer holistic approach to unleash the power of positive choices, personalized plans, and a community that celebrates your journey to a life less ordinary.
Yes, we are talking much more than a program; it’s a lifestyle upgrade! Elevate your well-being with our Lifestyle Diseases Management services, where we redefine health, empower your choices, and make every day a celebration of vitality.
We will present a road-map to a life filled with energy, joy, and endless possibilities guiding you to have a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and redefining what it means to truly live your life.
We will teach you to unlock the secrets to a vibrant life and empower you to sustain a lifestyle that radiates energy, joy, and the freedom to live life to the fullest.
PREPARE FOR CONSULTATION
Procedure for consultation starts with an appointment request for a Service Guidance Video Call.
Doctor will respond to you through an email for possible time slot around the day of your request and may request you to upload any available patient records for preparation before call.
Based on this call, you will be advised for a Master Consultation over a video call or in-person meeting based on your condition and/or location. You will be required to upload investigation reports and make the required payment against the type of consultation chosen.
During Master Consultation, your medical condition will be assessed thoroughly and a management plan will be made in line with the A.T.H.M.A approach.
Based on the type of consultation, you will get a detailed and personalised plan of treatment and/or any prescriptions as needed and suggestions for the Lifestyle Medicine treatment programmes.
If you choose to follow a Treatment Programme, a detailed chart of the bespoke programme and actions will be given which will be tailor made for you based on your clinical problem and investigation results.
COMMON SERVICES
| SERVICE GUIDANCE VIDEO CALL – 15 MINUTES |
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For brief assessment and/or if you are not sure about to find out whether lifestyle medicine is the right approach for you, which service to choose or setting and meeting expectations and deciding the right package for your journey. This is optional but advised for a new patient registration.
| BASIC CONSULTATION – 45 – 60 MINUTES |
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- Initial Lifestyle consultation
- Testing/ investigations to be ordered (extra cost)
- Personalised treatment plan will be made at the end of the consultation
- A detailed Clinical Letter will be sent to you via your email
| MASTER CONSULTATION – 60 – 90 MINUTES |
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If you have multiple problems and would like to have more time with the doctor, you can book a master consultation
| FOLLOW-UP CONSULTATION – 15 MINUTES |
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- Medication review or Investigation Report Review
| FOLLOW-UP CONSULTATION – 30 MINUTES |
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- Consultation with test results, medication and review of personalised plan
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DIABETES REMISSION/REVERSAL PROGRAMMES
We offer 2 programmes covering a span of 6 weeks
These programmes aim to reduce your weight, manage medications, Diabetic Remission through Lifestyle change and possible reversal of other associated medical conditions like Fatty Liver, Hyper-cholestrelemia and Insulin Resistance that are associated with Type 2 Diabetes.
Premium package is recommended for
- Diabetes remission/reversal and Medication reduction
- Long COVID
- Pre-surgey optimisation
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
- Weight management
- All that of Standard package
Standard package is recommended for
- Pre-diabetic
- High blood pressure | High cholesterol | Heart related problems
- Chronic pain conditions like arthritis, psoriasis, vitiligo, inflammatory bowel diseases
- Autoimmune conditions
- Health coaching
- Other Lifestyle related diseases
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