Sri Lankan Society of Lifestyle Medicine

28/05/2025

WLMO Symposium – Developing Lifestyle Medicine: World Perspectives

Join for the WLMO Symposium, a two half day symposium on the 29th and 30th of May. This is the first ever WLMO Symposium so make sure you get registered and tune in to both days to make sure you get the full benefit of our speakers and event on Developing Lifestyle Medicine: World Perspectives! More news coming soon!
More Details: https://bslm.org.uk/events/wlmo-symposium-developing-lifestyle-medicine-world-perspectives/

Date: May 30, 2025

** Asia session starting Time: 6.30 PM

Registration Link (For Day Two : Asia):
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GrthaD0-R6eD6gfG2SEnAQ #/registration

25/05/2025

Lifestyle Medicine 6th Pillar: Positive Social Connections 🤝❤️
Lifestyle Medicine Week 2025 - May 18th to 25th

Social connections affect our physical, mental, and emotional health. Research shows that having strong social relationships is the most important factor for happiness and a long life!

Benefits of Social Connections:
• Better blood pressure and heart rate control
• Improved mental health
• Less stress and more happiness
• Stronger immune system
• Longer life

Ways to Build New Social Connections:
• Join volunteer activities
• Find groups that match your interests
• Connect with religious or spiritual communities
• Attend community festivals and events
• Become a member of your local library
• Join sports clubs, music concerts, or art shows

Ways to Strengthen Existing Relationships:
• Talk enthusiastically with people you meet regularly during the week
• Support others when they need help in their lives
• Share new experiences together

Important Tip: Join groups that also improve other health areas, like exercise classes or healthy cooking workshops.
Positive social connections are essential for your overall health!

24/05/2025

🚭🚫 Avoid Harmful Substances for a Healthier Life!
Join us for Lifestyle Medicine Week 2025 (May 18-25)!

Steering clear of harmful substances like to***co, alcohol, and illegal drugs is key to staying healthy. These can damage your body and increase the risk of serious illnesses.

Health Risks:
• To***co: Lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung problems
• Excess Alcohol: Liver damage, brain issues, heart disease, cancer
• Illegal Drugs: Mental health problems, addiction, family issues

Tips to Avoid Them:
• Talk to a doctor for help reducing or quitting to***co/alcohol
• Seek counseling for addiction support
• Get help from friends and family
• Manage stress with exercise or meditation
• Join social activities that don’t involve smoking or drinking

By avoiding to***co and excessive alcohol, you can live longer and feel better! Need help? Reach out to a healthcare professional.

24/05/2025

Manage Stress for a Happier, Healthier Life!
Lifestyle Medicine Week 2025 (May 18-25)

Stress is part of life. A little stress can push us to achieve goals, but too much stress can harm our body and mind.

Health Risks of Stress:
• Anxiety and depression
• Diabetes
• Heart disease and high blood pressure
• Weak immune system
• Trouble sleeping and lack of focus

Ways to Manage Stress:
• Talk to friends or family
• Stay active with exercise, dancing, or music
• Practice deep breathing or meditation
• Try spiritual activities
• Make time for fun and laughter
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol

Need Help?
Reach out to these mental health support services:
• National Mental Health Helpline: 1926
o Free, confidential, 24/7 support for anxiety, depression, stress, and more
o SMS service available from 8 AM to 4 PM
• Sri Lanka Sumithrayo:
o A trusted, government-approved charity since 1974
o 100% confidential and anonymous, free support
• CCC Foundation helpline 1333

Pro Tip: Look at challenges from a new angle. Ask, “Can I think about this differently?” Focus on what’s going well and celebrate your wins!

22/05/2025

Lifestyle Medicine's Third Pillar: Restorative Sleep 😴💤
Lifestyle Medicine Week 2025 - May 18 to 25

Good sleep is essential for your health! Not getting enough sleep negatively affects your body's functions, mind, and emotions.

Recommended sleep for adults:
• 7-9 hours of sleep daily

Tips for good sleep:
• Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day
• Use your bed only for sleeping
• Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and at a comfortable temperature
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol at least 3 hours before bedtime
• Minimize mobile phone, computer, or TV use before sleeping
• Avoid heavy meals or high-sodium foods at night
• Increase exposure to sunlight during the day

Getting good sleep helps you focus better, strengthens your immune system, and improves your overall mental and physical health!

20/05/2025

Second Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine: Physical Activity 🏃‍♀🚶‍♂
Lifestyle Medicine Week 2025 - May 18 to 25

Activity Types
• Aerobic or endurance activities
include running, swimming, biking, hiking, playing sports, dancing and fast walking.
• Strength or resistance activities
include lifting weights, pushing a wheelchair/stroller, using kettlebells and doing exercises like squats, lunges, pushups, sit-ups.
• Flexibility activities
include stretching and some types of yoga. Balance activities include tai chi, qi gong and certain types of yoga.
• Balance activities
include tai chi, qi gong and certain types of yoga.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU SHOULD ALWAYS TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING A NEW ACTIVITY.

20/05/2025

Second Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine: Physical Activity 🏃‍♀🚶‍♂
Lifestyle Medicine Week 2025 - May 18 to 25

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES
Adults aged 18-64 should aim to get 150-300 minutes of moderate exercise or 75-150 minutes of intense exercise each week, along with strength training on at least two days. There are also specific guidelines for older adults, pregnant women, and those with chronic conditions. The more exercise you do, the better, but any amount is better than none.
It’s safest to start a new exercise routine with the help of a certified expert like a physical therapist, or personal trainer.

20/05/2025

Second Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine: Physical Activity 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️
Lifestyle Medicine Week 2025 - May 18 to 25

Regular physical activity is crucial for your health! It helps prevent chronic diseases and improves mental health.

Recommended physical activity:
• At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week (e.g., brisk walking)
• Or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise per week (e.g., running)
• Strength exercises 2 or more days per week (e.g., lifting weights)
Easy physical activities to try:
• Brisk walking
• Swimming
• Cycling
• Gardening
• Dancing
• Yoga
• Household cleaning activities

Start your journey to better health today by walking for just 20 minutes daily or choosing any activity that suits you! Remember any duration of physical activity is beneficial than none at all. Start today.

19/05/2025

First Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine: Nutrition 🥗🌱
Lifestyle Medicine Week 2025 - May 18 to 25

Your diet has a huge impact on your health! According to Lifestyle Medicine, a plant-based eating pattern is the best way to prevent and heal chronic diseases.

A plant-based diet includes:
• Various vegetables
• Fruits
• Whole grains (Boiled Rice-Nadu, brown rice, Thana rice, Meneri, Kurakkan,oats,)
• Beans and lentils
• Seeds (Hana Seeds, sesame, sunflower seeds)
• Nuts (peanuts, cashews)
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These foods are rich in probiotics, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties. They protect your body against heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Start your journey to better health today by adding half a plate of vegetables and a piece of fruit to your lunch at least 5 days a week!

18/05/2025

Learn About Lifestyle Medicine!

Lifestyle Medicine Week 2025 - May 18 to 25
What is "Lifestyle Medicine"? It's a scientific approach to treating and preventing diseases through key changes in your daily habits. It helps you manage chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity!

The 6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine:
1️. Plant-based nutrition - vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes.
2️. Regular physical activity.
3️. Stress management
4️. Avoiding risky substances (like alcohol, to***co, drugs)
5️. Restorative sleep
6️. Positive social connections.

Through these principles, we can prevent illness, heal disease, and achieve complete health!
Start your health journey today. Small changes in your life can lead to big results!

20/04/2025

WEBINAR ON INNOVATING HEALTHCARE WITH LIFESTYLE MEDICINE PRACTICES

Lifestyle Medicine: The future of chronic disease Management

Are you looking,

✅ for ways to transform your career?

✅ to get a head start in innovative Healthcare?

✅ to set yourself apart with expertise that’s gives you a competitive edge?

✅ to go beyond the limitations of conventional medicine approaches?

✅ To integrate holistic care into your practice?

If yes, this webinar will be a game changer in your career

We warmly invite all physicians and allied health professionals including nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, dietitians and nutritionists for this insightful webinar that will give you a new perspective to elevate and differentiate your practice.

JOIN US ,

📅 Date: Friday, 25th of April, 2025
⌚Time: 8:00-9:30 PM

Registration
Click and chat on WhatsApp
wa.me/94757697370

Register via the following link
bit.ly/SLSLM-Webinar

05/03/2024

Advancing Lifestyle Medicine and Positive Psychology in Sri Lanka and Globally

In this video, Dr. Lianov discusses the positive psychology applications in clinical practice and lifestyle medicine discipline in Sri Lanka with Dr. Saparamadu. He also highlights his personal experiences and practical tips.

Listen to this heart-to-heart podcast interview today!

In this episode, Dr. Lianov discusses with Dr. Saparamadu how lifestyle medicine is being championed in Sri Lanka. He also highlights how he and colleagues h...