What are the most effective ways to promote healthy lifestyle habits and prevent chronic diseases?

The first step to prevent chronic disease is literally “The First Step”. 50% of low back Disc Herniations have no history of trauma. Medial Knee degeneration is frequently a chronic condition. Hip replacements are common. Where does much of it come from? The congenital angles of your feet to the ground. Over rotation of each limb until your warranty runs out wearing down your “bushings, bearings and shock absorbers “. Screening youth, by qualified doctors, would go a long way to preventing these chronic developments.

I agree with this.. however, we need to make a holistic approach to see a person’s risk factors within the context of bio psychosocial models.. targeting all the levels of determinants simultaneously, both upstream and downstream

What I've discovered is that our food plays a significant role in shaping who we are. Therefore, it's essential to consume fewer factory-made products and instead prioritise cooking at home. I was surprised to learn that even the bread available in supermarkets undergoes extensive processing.

Stay out of metro cities as you are living an artificial life which will definitely bring problems. Why? 1. Food is processed or packed which is not good 2. Air quality is poor and breathing fresh air is harmful, so you exercise in gym which has stale air circulating back by air conditioners. 3. Water is contaminated so RO water is consumed which is absent of essential minerals. 4. Busy streets, dust, noise and ugly surroundings devoid of walking to buy grocery and you use locomotive to go fast and come back asap. 5. Motivation is low as there is no scenic or natural beauty to attract a person for soothing the nerves. 6. Immigration brings risk. The above analysis is based in Indian metropolitan cities like Delhi and NCR.

The saying that you're what you you eat is very true, the changing of dietary pattern and consumption of more processed, sugar and salt added foods as well as sugar sweetened beverages are the biggest contribution to the increasing trend of non-communicable diseases. These unhealthy food and beverages are so accessible in the market compared to healthier products/commodities which are limited and more expensive. Whole holistic approach from related stakeholders from both government and industries are essential to address this issues for making healthier foods and beverages option are accessible for all people

Flooding your body with fruits, vegetables, herbs (plants) will help your LIVE body be more ALIVE! Feed your cells what they are longing for...water, plants with fiber == better health!

Effective life style modifications can prevent chronic diseases by following these advises: 1. Encourage a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. 2. Limit processed foods and those contain excess sugars, unhealthy fats, and additives. 3.Promote adequate water intake for proper hydration. 4. Incorporate at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, along with strength training exercises. 5. Maintain healthy body weight by portion control foods. 6. Encourage stress-reducing activities such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, or hobbies to promote overall well-being. 7. 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night. 8. Limit Alcohol and Tobacco. 9. Regular Health Check-ups.

Obviously when one realises they have a disease, they want to reverse the diagnosis immediately which is natural .. however if it took years before you were diagnosed with something, it will likely take at least months and intense focus to feel better and eventually reverse the diagnosis. Very important to seek a functional medicine practitioner who can look at the root causes and your hormones

Setting realistic goals is indeed the first step. Most importantly, trust the process and don't beat yourself up when you miss a milestone. The worse case scenario is always 'whatever, I did not go to the gym 3 days in a row, then I am done with it', or 'I smoked 6 cigarettes today instead of 3, whatever, let's stop counting'... and it goes on with all the bad habits we may have. Trust the process. it pays out in the long run.

Depending on your chronic conditions, seeking professional help is critical. However, we are all humans full of biases and preconceived ideas, and sometime tough feedback from doctors are not getting through. You can challenge their knowledge, experience, their intend. Shop around, health professionals must be a good match with you, find someone you can trust and listen to. It is valid for mental health therapist, to primary care doctor to nurses. The more yo connect and trust your health professional, the more likely you will follow your treatment plan.

Routine screening is critical to detect cancers early, when they are most treatable. Also hearing and vision screenings can identify deficits early that, if addressed, can reduce the risk of dementias.

A true expert will be able to articulate exactly what your condition is and how you got it either by trauma or chronic repetitive stress. They will describe what you intuitively know already and make it clear about how it got there. Find that doctor that knows and you will be much happier.

Find out history in your family and do screening. The government may need to include screening in their health prevention program as well as to educate people on the importance of health screening particularly for certain age and gender. I.e pap smear for women, mammogram for women age 40 and above, etc.

Group therapies are so underrated. As human being, we are all wired, our brains are seeking authentic human connections, it's been proven by so many neuroscience articles. The COVID-19 shutdown has exacerbated the need of connections. I have witnessed firsthand the power of being part of a group/community to deal with my eating disorder condition. As a teenager, I was taken from one specialist to another, psychiatrist, endocrinologist, dietitians and others... it all went away when I was able to connect with individuals like me, facilitated by a therapist who experienced the same condition as well. Do not stay alone, go find your crew!

I spent 20 years in developing, and launching new products to empower healthcare providers to deliver better care to their patients, alleviate unmet needs and pain points... Yet, as a patient, local community member, mother, daughter, sister I do not see the full implementation and impact of those many great innovations. I come to a realization that I may have a greater impact by joining local non-profit health education associations, and advocate for change. Schools, and local associations are underrated when trying to move the needle to health equity. If you are genuinely willing to move the needle, then be the advocate for change.

Change only comes when people are teachable. When it comes to “Plantar Fasciitis” , the texts of the professions say “ Etiology is Unknown”. But is it? I can stand in front of a room of doctors and describe the pathomechanics of the foot and they will name the condition correctly. How can they understand what is supposedly unknown? “Common sense is so rare that it is often mistaken for genius “.

Again, at times the wellness community can become junkies of the idea of health. but true health yields balance and does not ignore the lust for life which is likely in the guilty pleasures such as desserts and such… just limit it to once every fortnight.. and then further to once or twice a month to keep you going and not to hinder your liver too much

Promoting healthy lifestyle habits involves education, community engagement, and policy support. Encourage regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and sufficient sleep. Public health campaigns and school programs can raise awareness. Additionally, fostering supportive environments for healthy choices is crucial. Addressing chronic diseases requires a holistic approach. While lifestyle plays a significant role, it's essential to consider systemic issues, including healthcare access and socioeconomic factors. Combatting the influence of big pharma involves promoting evidence-based medicine, transparent research, and policies that prioritize public health over profit. Striking a balance between innovation and ethical practices is key.

One thing that should be emphasized is the active patient engagement in setting the halthy life style and adhere to it, without this collaboration from patient side , it will be very difficult to maintain the patient health and the community as result within the satisfied levels.