56th Walter J. Zeiter Lecture: Lifestyle Medicine for Patients and Providers-Session Recording

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At the Zeider Lectureship, Dr. Elizabeth Pegg Fradies, a leading figure in lifestyle medicine, shared her insights with an audience that included both in-person and virtual attendees. Dr. Fradies, a Harvard educator and practitioner, detailed the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: a whole-food, plant-predominant diet, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoiding risky substances, and nurturing social connections. These pillars not only boost physical health but also support mental well-being.<br /><br />Dr. Fradies emphasized the transformative power of these practices in treating and potentially reversing chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. She illustrated this through her personal narrative about her father, who recovered significantly from a major health setback by implementing these lifestyle changes.<br /><br />Throughout her talk, Dr. Fradies engaged the audience in interactive exercises to highlight the importance of these lifestyle interventions. She touched on the profound impact of physical activity on mental health, the role of fiber in the diet, the effects of stress, the essential nature of quality sleep, and the critical role of social connections.<br /><br />In closing, Dr. Fradies invited attendees to consider how they might personally enhance their health and apply these strategies with their patients.

Keywords

lifestyle medicine

Elizabeth Pegg Fradies

six pillars

chronic diseases

physical health

mental well-being

interactive exercises

diet and nutrition

social connections