Lifestyle Medicine Philippines - PCLM

05/04/2026

🎉 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 🎉 Dr. Mechelle Acero Palma for being selected as one of the Global Leader Delegates for the International Consensus on Food is Medicine and Full Spectrum of Healthcare 🌍

By the 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – to be held in Bellagio Center, Italy 🇮🇹

✨ This is in recognition of your visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and pioneering contributions to advancing Lifestyle Medicine, Food as Medicine, and population health in the Philippines and beyond.

💚 Your work continues to inspire a global movement toward healing, prevention, and sustainable healthcare systems.

Your PCLM Family is proud of you!

03/04/2026

The earlier work by Caldwell Esselstyn (1990's) recommends very low LDL targets to help reverse atherosclerosis which became the basis of intensive lifestyle medicine protocol for atherosclerotic cardiovadcular disease.

The 2026 ACC/AHA/Multisociety Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia, published in March 2026, officially updated LDL-C targets, recommending a goal of

01/04/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗗𝗿. Lyien Ho for receiving the 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲!

This well-deserved recognition reflects your humble spirit, persistent dedication, passionate advocacy, and community-oriented approach to advancing Lifestyle Medicine. Through your effective, compassionate, and evidence-based health communication, you continue to inspire both patients and healthcare professionals to embrace healthier, more meaningful lives.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗖𝗟𝗠 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂!

01/04/2026

𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗬𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

The Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine warmly invites you to a transformative and deeply restorative gathering:

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?
In today’s clinical practice, pain is not only physical—it is emotional, relational, and deeply human. This retreat invites you to explore healing at its roots by integrating evidence-based lifestyle medicine with compassionate, person-centered care.

This is more than a conference—it is a space to pause, reflect, and restore, so you can better guide your patients toward sustainable healing.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻?
Evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine approaches to pain management beyond pharmacologic care
* A deeper understanding of emotional pain and its impact on chronic disease and behavior
* Practical tools for addressing stress, trauma, and psychosocial contributors to pain
* Strategies to enhance interpersonal care, empathy, and therapeutic relationships
* Approaches to support self-regulation, resilience, and patient-centered healing
* Integration of mind–body interventions, nutrition, movement, sleep, and social connection in pain care

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀
* Emotional Pain and the Healing Process
* Lifestyle Medicine Approach to Chronic Pain Management
* Interpersonal and Relational Care in Clinical Practice
* Mind–Body Medicine and Stress Regulation
* Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Sleep in Pain Modulation
* Behavioral Change and Patient Empowerment

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
📅 Dates: May 26–28, 2026
📍 Venue: Life Hope Center, Silang, Cavite

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴—𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Click the link to register
https://lifestylemedicineph.org/2026-midyear-conference

31/03/2026

ADVISORY

The PCLM Office will be closed from April 1 to April 5, 2026. No transactions or inquiries will be entertained during this period.

Regular office hours will resume on April 6, 2026.

27/03/2026

Planetary Health & Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine Best Practice Tours at St. Paul's Hospital Iloilo with 80 delegates of the the WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Convention 2026.

13/03/2026

Lifestyle medicine physicians recently completed the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, a vital step in strengthening ethical standards in clinical research and patient care. This collaboration between the Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine and UMED highlights the importance of equipping physicians with the knowledge to safeguard patient rights, ensure data integrity, and uphold international research standards. Through engaging case discussions facilitated by Dr. Angeles Tan-Alora and moderated by Dr. Rachelle Catague, participants deepened their understanding of how GCP principles translate into everyday practice. This milestone reinforces the commitment to advancing evidence-based lifestyle medicine while prioritizing patient protection.

(By: Dr Ron Ponteres)

11/03/2026

Congratulations to Chong Hua Hospital on the successful launching of its Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine Center.

This meaningful milestone reflects a growing commitment to transforming healthcare—from a system primarily focused on treating disease to one that prioritizes prevention, early intervention, remission, and even reversal of chronic conditions through evidence-based lifestyle medicine.

The establishment of this center represents an important step toward building a more proactive, patient-centered, and sustainable model of healthcare, where individuals are supported not only in managing illness but also in achieving long-term wellness and improved quality of life.

Wishing the entire team continued success as you pioneer and expand preventive and lifestyle medicine services for the community. More power to the team! 🌱🏥

11/03/2026

Congratulations to the Lifestyle Medicine Team of the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) at Cotabato Regional and Medical Center on the launch of their Lifestyle Medicine services and the continued strengthening of their Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine training program within the hospital.

This milestone reflects the growing commitment of the institution to integrate evidence-based lifestyle interventions into clinical care—empowering both healthcare professionals and patients to focus not only on treatment, but also on prevention, disease remission, and long-term health promotion. By embedding lifestyle medicine into hospital services and training programs, the team is helping shape a new generation of clinicians who prioritize root-cause care and whole-person health.

Congratulations to the entire Lifestyle Medicine Team for this important step forward in advancing preventive healthcare and improving the well-being of the community. 🌱🏥👏

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Chong Hua Medical Mall on the upcoming launch of its Hospital-based Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine Center.

This important milestone reflects a growing commitment to shifting healthcare from disease treatment toward prevention, remission, and reversal through lifestyle-based care, ultimately promoting long-term wellness.

Wishing the entire team continued success as you lead the way in advancing preventive and lifestyle medicine. More power to the team! 🌱🏥

🌿 Healthy Habits, Healthier Life

The Department of Family & Community Medicine of Chong Hua Hospital Cebu introduces Preventive & Lifestyle Medicine, focusing on helping individuals prevent chronic diseases and live healthier lives through sustainable lifestyle changes.

As part of this initiative, Chong Hua Medical Mall now offers Wellness Packages designed to support your journey toward better health through early detection and preventive care.

Join us for a Lay Forum on Preventive & Lifestyle Medicine and learn more about:

✔️ The Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine
✔️ The Importance of Prevention
✔️ Our newly available Wellness Packages

🗓 March 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Chong Hua Medical Mall Lobby

✨ Everyone is invited!

Start building better health today.
Experience Your Way to Better Health at Chong Hua Medical Mall.

04/03/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝘀. 𝗜𝗻-𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻: 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀?📉

A recent study published in Obesity Pillars compared two versions of the Mayo Clinic Diet: the 𝙄𝙣-𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝙄𝙋𝙇𝙄) and the 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘿𝙀𝙇𝙄).

The results might surprise you: The digital group achieved superior results, seeing an average of 5.3% total body weight loss at 6 months, compared to 2.9% for those attending in person.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝗻?

Better Adherence:
* Digital participants had a lower dropout rate

On-Demand Tools:
* Features like habit trackers, food logs, and virtual group coaching kept users engaged.

Accessibility:
* On-demand education makes it easier to stay on track from anywhere.

More participants in the digital program reached major clinical milestones, like losing 5% or even 10% of their total body weight. This research suggests that digital health tools are not just a convenient alternative—they may actually be more effective for long-term weight management.

25/02/2026

The field of Lifestyle Medicine continues to evolve rapidly, with more than a thousand scientific articles published each day. The Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance ensures that practitioners remain current with the latest evidence, research developments, and standards of practice.

We are truly honored to be represented among the global experts who help shape international standards in Lifestyle Medicine through our PCLM President, Dr. Mechelle Acero Palma. This is more than a decade of active engagement in advancing the standards of Lifestyle Medicine practice, both nationally and internationally, contributing to the growth and credibility of the discipline in the Philippines and beyond.

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