The Wellness Way: Your Guide to Healthy Living
compilation list of studies having to do with well-being
Walk (read: move) after eating
Walk after eating – a 30 min postprandial brisk walking session improves the glycemic response after meals PMID 35268055 Potential Mechanisms: 1. Increased insulin sensitivity: Physical activity can make your body’s cells more responsive to insulin, allowing them to take up glucose more effectively from the bloodstream. 2. Enhanced glucose uptake by muscles: During exercise,…
How to Build Resilience: A Science-Based Holistic Approach
As a physician who practices lifestyle medicine, I’m a firm believer that cultivating resilience requires addressing the whole person – mind, body, and spirit. Resilience is our ability to effectively cope with and recover from stressors and adversity. While some seem to be born naturally resilient, the good news is that resilience can also be…
Deep Dive into Your Ikigai: Questions to Determine Your Purpose
While uncovering your “Ikigai” (reason for being) is a personal journey, these questions can serve as a compass: Self-Reflection: Values & Passions: What are your core values (honesty, creativity, etc.)? What activities truly ignite your passion, even if impractical? Skills & Strengths: What are you naturally good at? What skills have you acquired that bring…
Ikigai: The Secret to a Life Filled with Passion & Purpose
One of the most transformative concepts I’ve discovered in my journey as a physician who embraces Lifestyle Medicine medicine is the Japanese philosophy of ikigai (pronounced ick-ee-gah-ee). While difficult to succinctly translate, ikigai essentially refers to your reason for waking up each day – the driving sense of purpose that gets you out of bed…
The Search for Meaning: Unlocking the Power of Purpose
As a physician focused on lifestyle medicine, I’ve come to realize that physical health is just one part of the equation for a fulfilling life. Cultivating a deep sense of purpose, belonging, and meaning is equally vital for our psychological well-being and overall life satisfaction. The science backs this up. Studies show that having a…
The Benefits of Mindfulness Exercises
Mindfulness is the practice of bringing your full attention to the present moment…
“Unlocking Wellness: 10 Positive Psychology Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle”
Top 10 Positive Psychology Tips for Lifestyle Medicine: Cultivate Gratitude: Regularly express gratitude for the good things in your life, even the small ones. This can be through keeping a gratitude journal, sharing appreciation with others, or simply taking a moment to reflect on what you’re grateful for. Studies show gratitude practices can increase happiness,…
Harnessing the Power of Fiber: A Key to Gut Health and Overall Well-being
In the pursuit of a balanced and healthy diet, the significance of incorporating an ample amount of fiber cannot be overstated. Fiber, derived from plant-based foods, offers a myriad of benefits ranging from improved digestive health to reducing the risk of chronic diseases. This article explores the importance of daily fiber intake, provides practical strategies…