Essential Lifestyle Medicine
Essential Lifestyle Medicine
Christopher-James Harvey, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London
Ellen Fallows, British Society of Lifestyle Medicine
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USDThis indispensable text presents an overview of the essential knowledge, understanding and skills in Lifestyle Medicine, including a thorough explanation of the '6 Pillars' concept. There is no shortage of clinicians interested in the subject, but knowing where to start has, until now, been a challenge. Based around the innovative 'Bridge' diagram of Lifestyle Medicine, the textbook provides a clinically oriented perspective for undergraduate and postgraduate learners interested in evidence-based, person-centred care. Packed with practical guidance on preventing, managing and treating lifestyle-related long-term conditions, sample scripts and assessments to trigger conversations and engagement with patients are included. With contributions from around the world, this guide is a fantastic resource to start developing the essential clinical skills necessary for the practice of Lifestyle Medicine.
- Clear structure to the book, helping readers quickly identify their areas of interest. The book starts with foundational knowledge of Lifestyle Medicine, next describes the 6 pillars (mental wellbeing, social connection, healthy eating, physical activity, sleep and minimisation of harmful substances and behaviours) and then explores more complex clinical skills
- Introduces a brand new conceptualisation of Lifestyle Medicine, the Bridge diagram, which brings together the discipline in one easy to understand graphic
- Written by authors from range of disciplines including psychology, social sciences, anthropology, physiology and clinical medicine, bringing together a coherent narrative for how these fields fit within the clinical practice of Lifestyle Medicine
- Suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as clinicians throughout their career, with input from practicing clinicians, medical students and academic experts and an emphasis on practical guidance
Reviews & endorsements
‘This textbook provides an insightful introduction to Lifestyle Medicine, detailing the ‘6 Pillars’ concept and the innovative ‘Bridge’ diagram. Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate learners, it explores the interplay between lifestyle choices and social determinants of health. With practical tools - including scripts and assessments - it equips clinicians to engage patients and address lifestyle-related chronic conditions through an evidence-based, person-centred approach.’ Ifeoma Monye, FRCGP FACLM FBSLM DipIBLM, Chief Consultant Family & Lifestyle Physician, President, World Lifestyle Medicine Organisation
‘Essential Lifestyle Medicine, written by leading experts in the field, combines the latest scientific research with evidence-based guidelines for practising Lifestyle Medicine. This book is a must-read for healthcare providers seeking to enhance patient care and promote overall well-being.’ Labros Sidossis, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Lifestyle Sciences, Rutgers University, USA, President, Mediterranean Lifestyle Medicine Institute, Leros Island, Greece
Product details
May 2025Paperback
9781009391580
301 pages
235 × 155 × 17 mm
0.451kg
Available
Table of Contents
- Preface Richard J. Pinder, Christopher James Harvey and Ellen Fallows
- Part I. An Introduction:
- 1. What is lifestyle medicine? Ellen Fallows
- 2. Paradigms in medicine and society Richard J. Pinder
- 3. Global and historical perspectives in lifestyle medicine Rob Lawson and Ellen Fallows
- Part II. Foundations in Lifestyle Medicine:
- 4. Understanding the evidence base Shyam Budhathoki and Richard J. Pinder
- 5. Cellular level mechanisms Federica Amati and Lucy McCann
- 6. The social determinants of health and health equity Angharad Kate Woolley
- 7. Person-centred care Ollie Hart and Ellen Fallows
- 8. Place, environment and planetary health Derek Clements-Croome
- Part III. The Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine Practice:
- 9. Mental wellbeing Sam Manger
- 10. Healthy relationships Mohanpal Singh Chandan and Vikesh Sharma
- 11. Healthy eating Sumantra Ray, Breanna Lepre, Federica Amati, Veronica Funk Petric and Lauren Ball
- 12. Physical activity Andrew Boyd
- 13. Sleep Christopher-James Harvey
- 14. Avoidance of harmful substances and behaviours Miriam Hillyard
- Part IV. Skills Used in Lifestyle Medicine:
- 15. Behaviour and behaviour change Paul Chadwick
- 16. Coaching and motivational interviewing Tim Antiss
- 17. Brief advice and signposting Jack B. Joyce, Charlotte Albury and Paul Aveyard
- 18. Social prescribing Alex Maxwell
- 19. Supported self-care and health education Austen el Osta
- 20. Group consultations and community-integrated care Emily Symington and Fraser Birrell
- 21. Taking a lifestyle history Ellen Fallows and Niamh Louwman
- 22. Deprescribing Daniel Okeowo, Beth Fylan and Anthony Avery
- Part V. Transforming Medicine:
- 23. Workforce and physician health Shriti Pattani and Kevin Teoh
- 24. Changing lifestyle through technology Maxine Whelan and Dale Esliger
- 25. Clinicians as agents of change John Sykes.
