Six Pillars of a Healthy Lifestyle

HEALTHFUL EATING

The Foundation of Health

These Six Pillars are the basis of evidence based health for avoiding chronic disease and living longer . The cornerstones of the ACLM.

The 6 pillars of a healthy lifestyle by ACLM

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DRESSS-ED--- “every day you get dressed “

-Diet - whole food plant based or Mediterranean Diet

-Relationships- family -community service - and teaching

-Exercise 20-30 minutes a day

-Sleep- 6-8 hours of sleep

-Substances -Avoid excessive medications / drugs - no smoke , low alcohol

-Stress reduction - tai chi, meditation, xigong, games,

Bonus +1

-EDucation-Discover - Learn , travel

Luis Esquenazi MD FAAFP Dipl ABLM

Diplomate American Board of Family Medicine and American Board of Lifestyle Medicine

Fellow of the American Academy Family Physicians

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