American College of Lifestyle Medicine

April is Alcohol Awareness Month Did you know that substance use, including alcohol, is often linked to anxiety, overeating, and smoking? Understanding the habit loops that drive these behaviors can help break the cycle. 📖 In a case study by Jud Brewer, MD, PhD, a patient struggling with anxiety and stress-related habits found relief through mindfulness-based habit change—without relying on medication. Let’s rethink how we approach behavior change and support healthier habits. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6BvwtFD #AlcoholAwarenessMonth #MindfulHealth #LifestyleMedicine

At #LM2024, Elizabeth Suvedi showcased how culinary medicine can bridge the nutrition education gap in medical training. 🍽 Culinary Medicine Scholar Program at Corewell Health: - Empowers pediatric, internal medicine, and family medicine residents with hands-on nutrition education - Equips future clinicians with Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist (CCMS) training - Integrates nutrition counseling, food insecurity screening, and advocacy into medical practice 💡 The Takeaway: By embedding culinary medicine into residency programs, Corewell Health is transforming how future physicians approach nutrition and chronic disease prevention—one dish at a time. Want to present your lifestyle medicine research at #LM2025? The abstract submission deadline has been 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝! Submit by April 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST. 🔗 Submit now: https://lnkd.in/ee2_hhuE #CulinaryMedicine #LifestyleMedicine #NutritionEducation #HealthEquity #PhysicianTraining

Missed our latest webinar? Watch the recording now! Food as Medicine (FAM) is revolutionizing healthcare, offering sustainable, nutrition-based solutions for chronic disease prevention and treatment. Watch here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dWSHwcVW This session covers: - The latest updates on billing and reimbursement for FAM interventions - Real-world strategies for integrating FAM into clinical practice - Insights from leading experts on overcoming implementation challenges Featuring: 👤 Katie Garfield, JD 👤 Ajay Joseph MD FACC DipABLM 👤 Jaclyn Albin, MD, CCMS, DipABLM If you're looking to enhance patient care with evidence-based nutrition interventions, this is a must-watch! #FoodAsMedicine #LifestyleMedicine #NutritionInHealthcare #PatientCare

Leadership in lifestyle medicine is essential for driving meaningful change! As Chair of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees, Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, FACS, FACHE, is a powerful advocate for integrating lifestyle medicine into healthcare. His leadership has amplified the importance of prevention, high-value care, and addressing social and economic drivers of health. In this blog, Dr. Suk emphasizes how leadership enables clinicians to influence policy, integrate lifestyle medicine principles into patient care, and champion initiatives like outdoor activity as a pillar of health. He encourages aspiring leaders to develop a clear vision, expand their influence, and use data to showcase the impact of lifestyle medicine. Discover Dr. Suk’s insights on leadership and how it can transform healthcare: https://lnkd.in/emnq8Bpf Author: Alex Branch #LeadershipMatters #LifestyleMedicine #HealthTransformation #WholePersonCare

📢 FREE WEBINAR 📅  Wednesday, April 23 @ 12:00 p.m. CT Lifestyle and Performance Medicine in the US Air Force: 2025 Update Learn about how the US Air Force is rapidly expanding lifestyle medicine and lifestyle and performance medicine throughout the military. In an effort to sustainably optimize Warfighter health and deployment readiness, lifestyle medicine and lifestyle and performance medicine efforts are being recognize and integrated from grassroots levels up to senior leadership levels across the joint services. 🔗 Join us to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ewBSVcuV Regan A. Stiegmann, DO, MPH, FACLM, DipABLM Matthew Diotte Nathan Jones MD, MPH, FACOEM

Episode 6 of the "Flip Your Script" vodcast is here! Hosted by ACLM President Padmaja Patel, MD, FACLM, DipABLM, CPE, each episode delivers five key takeaways on applying lifestyle medicine—in just 15 minutes! 🎥 Episode 6: "The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Endocrine Health" Guests: Gebre Nida MD, FACE, DipABLM 💡 Dr. Nida shares his journey from conventional endocrinology to a lifestyle-focused approach, emphasizing the power of nutrition, movement, and stress management in diabetes care. 👉 Watch now & subscribe for future episodes! https://lnkd.in/enGsb8Bi You can also listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ehZJann5 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eYXivimr #LifestyleMedicine #FlipyourScript #Endocrinology

Call for Abstracts Deadline Extended! 🚨 Great news! You now have until April 18, 2025, to submit your abstract for #LM2025. Showcase your research, case reports, or clinical innovations in lifestyle medicine through a poster presentation—with select abstracts featured in brief oral presentations! 📖 All accepted abstracts will be published in the 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦 post-conference. At least one author must attend in person if chosen to present. ⏳ Don’t miss this opportunity—submit your abstract today! https://lnkd.in/ee2_hhuE #LifestyleMedicine #MedicalResearch

The future of healthcare starts with education! At #LM2024, the keynote panel "Cultivating the Future: The Intersection of Education and Lifestyle Medicine" brought together top leaders from Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), ACGME and ACLM to discuss the critical role of lifestyle medicine in medical and health professional training. 💡 Key takeaways? Milestones achieved, strategies for integration, and a vision to equip future health professionals with the tools to address chronic disease at its root causes. Read the full session recap for actionable insights: https://lnkd.in/ey6aqZhZ #LifestyleMedicine #MedicalEducation #FutureOfHealth

Join ACLM for a FREE webinar on Food as Medicine – Policy, Research, and Reimbursement! Learn from food policy expert Katie Garfield, JD, of Harvard Law School's Health Law and Policy Clinic, alongside clinicians Ajay Joseph MD FACC DipABLM, and Jaclyn Albin, MD, CCMS, DipABLM, as they share real-world strategies for integrating food as medicine into clinical care. Gain key policy, billing, and reimbursement updates, including 1115 waivers, and explore feasible ways to implement FAM in practice. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/edDNk9y9 *All users will have access to the recording. #FoodAsMedicine #LifestyleMedicine #HealthcareInnovation

Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon for #LM2025! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to save $100 on LM2025—register by TODAY March 31, 2025! Join us in Texas or online for an experience where learning inspires innovation and connections become community. Gain insights from top experts, discover cutting-edge research, and discuss the real-world applications of lifestyle medicine. 🔗 Act now—before prices increase: https://lnkd.in/eJXN_Qgb #LifestyleMedicine #MedicalConference #HealthcareInnovation