Lifestyle Rx
from Lifestyle Medicine Solutions
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” Mother Teresa
There are some who smirk at the idea of New Year's Resolutions. Understandably, we see the promises we make to ourselves year after year and spy a cliche. What... with the crowded gyms and stores that will be hocking their workout wear and tools for organization. Sure, it's easy to get cynical.
But there is something about taking some time, after we've unwrapped gifts...to wrap up a year. How can we sum up all the moments and feelings within a year? The collection of these moments that contain anxieties, losses, gains, elation and excitement. There is value in examination- of ourselves, our direction, our habits - where we came from, where we went- and where we want to go.
The book "The Longevity Project" states that conscientiousness is actually "the best predictor of longevity". So let me break it down.
Conscientious is defined as:
- controlled by or done according to one's inner sense of what is right; principled:
- careful and painstaking; particular; meticulous; scrupulous: conscientious application to the work at hand.
One of the fascinating findings was not just that conscientious people make healthier choices, but they "find their way" to happier marriages, better friendships, and healthier work situations". It's not that they stumble onto health, but they pursue it and shape their pathway to health.
Dan Buettner, author of "The Blue Zones" also speaks of the importance of "finding your tribe"- and having meaningful relationships for the paradoxes that life presents to us.
As much as a Doctor can give you information on how to take care of yourself; community and as Buettner puts it, your "tribe" matters.
2016 will provide many opportunities for you to partake in groups here at Lifestyle Medicine Solutions. We will have a CHIP class at the office beginning in a month or so- and we have free weekly classes beginning next week with Dr. Dysinger and Dr. Cono discussing having a healthy weight for life. Be sure to check our monthly calendar for specific times. Dr. Cono will also run his BeAlive Wellness Class at the Rock Church beginning on January 21.
The weekly classes, as well as BeAlive Wellness are free for you and you are welcome to invite anyone in your community that you think may benefit from them. All we ask is that you RSVP by calling the office or emailing your RSVP to info@lifestylemedpc.com. As soon as we have a date for the Chip program we'll let you know, For more information and the costs associated with Chip, please visit www.ChipHealth.com.
We are open until 12 on New Year's Eve and closed on New Year's Day
Lifestyle Medicine Solutions
Direct Primary Care with a vision to:
Restore the people
Reform the System
Reshape Riverside
Email: info@lifestylemedpc.com
Website: lifestylemedpc.com
Location: 4315 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA, United States
Phone: 909-353-1610
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