Sri Lankan Society of Lifestyle Medicine Inaugural Academic Conference, 5-6 Oct 2023, at UCFM Tower, Colombo.
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The Sri Lankan Society of Lifestyle Medicine (SLSLM) is a community of health professionals dedicated to establishing lifestyle medicine as the primary therapeutic approach for managing chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Sri Lanka. Our focus goes beyond the traditional role of physicians in treating NCDs and extends to the prevention, treatment, and reversal of NCDs in clinical settings through the implementation of evidence-based lifestyle medicine practices. We are an independent, non-profit organization with no religious or political affiliations. All our work is driven by science and informed by evidence.
LIMCON 2023 is just around the corner! Join us for the SLSLM Inaugural Academic Conference on October 5-6 at the UCFM Tower in Colombo. Register Today!
There are many contemporary definitions of Lifestyle Medicine. According to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), it is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. To learn more about the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, continue reading!
The evidence shows that a diet consisting of whole foods and plants can help prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic illnesses. Regular physical activity is necessary for good health and resilience. Managing negative stress can decrease anxiety, depression, and immune dysfunction, which can lead to improved well-being. Improving sleep quality can have many benefits, such as improving attention span, mood, and insulin resistance, while reducing hunger and sluggishness. Using tobacco and consuming excessive alcohol have been proven to increase the risk of chronic diseases and death and positive social connections can have beneficial effects on physical, mental, and emotional health.
The International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) establishes and maintains standards for evaluating and credentialing physicians, as well as Ph.D./Masters level health professionals, in Lifestyle Medicine worldwide. Begin your certification process today!
There are many reasons to join SLSLM! By becoming a member, you will be part of a dynamic team of physicians, allied health professionals, researchers, and educators dedicated to promoting sustainable change in healthcare in Sri Lanka through the practice of Lifestyle Medicine. Sign up today!
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