Why don’t doctors prescribe lifestyle changes instead of a pill?
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Hosted by:
Vickie Petz Kasper, M.D.
American Board of Lifestyle Medicine Diplomate
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About This Episode
Why Doctors Prescribe Pills Over Lifestyle Changes: Unveiling the Reality
In this episode of ‘Healthy Looks Great On You,’ host Dr. Vickie Petz Kasper delves into why doctors might opt to prescribe medication instead of recommending lifestyle changes for chronic diseases. Drawing from her extensive experience as an OB-GYN, patient, and healthcare administrator, Dr. Kasper explains the systemic pressures doctors face and highlights the potential of lifestyle medicine. The episode also celebrates the 20th anniversary of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, discusses the impact of lifestyle on health, and explores the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: sleep, social connectivity, avoidance of harmful substances, stress management, physical fitness, and nutrition. Dr. Kasper emphasizes the need for a shift towards lifestyle medicine to prevent and manage chronic diseases effectively
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