Lifestyle Medicine Philippines - PCLM

14/01/2026

This randomized clinical trial provides important evidence that structured, habit-based lifestyle interventions can lead to sustained remission of metabolic syndrome beyond the active treatment period. Among 618 adults with metabolic syndrome, those who participated in a 6-month group lifestyle program—focused on simple, repeatable habits and immediate, tangible benefits—achieved a significantly higher rate of sustained remission at 24 months compared with those who received routine education and activity monitoring alone (28% vs 21%).

The findings highlight a key principle in Lifestyle Medicine: long-term cardiometabolic improvement is more likely when interventions move beyond information delivery and instead emphasize habit formation, social support, and practical daily behaviors. Notably, the durability of benefit observed 18 months after the intervention ended underscores that metabolic syndrome remission is not only achievable but can be maintained when lifestyle change is approached as a skill to be practiced rather than a short-term prescription.

This study strengthens the case for integrating structured lifestyle programs into standard care for metabolic syndrome, shifting clinical focus from risk factor control to sustained remission through behavior-centered, patient-empowering strategies.

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14/01/2026

🎉 KICKSTART 2026 WITH PCLM’S FIRST WEBINAR OF THE YEAR! 🎉

Join us as we explore one of the fastest-growing epidemics in modern healthcare — Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) — and discover how Lifestyle Medicine is transforming the management of MAFLD! 💪🧠

🗓 Date: January 29, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (via Zoom)
🎓 Earn 1.5 PCLM CME Credits!

👩‍⚕️ Resource Speaker: Dr. Kriziaoumo P. Orpia, MD, DFM
🎤 Moderator: Dr. Hershey D. Valenzuela, MD, OHSP

Whether you’re in Primary Care, Specialty Practice, or part of the Allied Health team — this session is for YOU! 🌱✨

📲 Register for free by scanning the QR code on the poster or clicking the link below:
👉 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ckczrV6GQgSvukmiOqsrww

Let’s uncover the power of lifestyle interventions together and make 2026 a year of transformation in liver health! 💚

09/01/2026

The updated US Dietary Guidelines underscore the central role of whole foods in chronic disease prevention, highlighting increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and the reduction of added sugars, refined grains, highly processed foods, and sugar-sweetened beverages—principles that closely align with evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine practices.

Consistent with this framework, the Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine (PCLM) affirms that the prevention, treatment, and potential reversal of lifestyle-related chronic diseases are best supported by an optimal dietary pattern grounded in a diverse intake of whole and minimally processed plant foods, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, mushrooms, nuts, and seeds, while remaining within appropriate energy requirements. This pattern further emphasizes minimizing red and processed meats, foods high in saturated fat, and ultra-processed products containing added sugars or sweeteners, unhealthy fats and oils, refined carbohydrates, and excess sodium.

Despite strong and consistent evidence linking high consumption of red and processed meat and saturated fat to chronic disease, the final dietary guidelines send mixed and confusing signals. The renewed emphasis on red meat, full-fat dairy, and eggs—more than in previous versions—does not align with current scientific evidence and makes it harder for individuals to make truly health-promoting dietary choices.

The Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine looks to Canada’s Food Guide as a model for science-driven public nutrition policy. By removing dairy as a mandatory food group and prioritizing plant-based protein sources, it provides a clear, inclusive framework that supports both human and planetary health. It demonstrates what is possible when public health guidance is developed independently of industry influence.

PCLM remains committed to advocating for evidence-based dietary policies that place health and sustainability above political and commercial interests.

We must continue to push for policies—and plates—that reflect the best available scientific evidence.

24/12/2025

23/12/2025

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 (𝗣𝗖𝗟𝗠)

The Honorary Fellowship of the Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine (PCLM) is one of the highest distinction awarded to individuals who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the advancement of Lifestyle Medicine in the Philippines or globally.

It recognizes exemplary leadership, advocacy, and impact in clinical care, education, research, policy, or community health aligned with Lifestyle Medicine principles.

Honorary Fellows are respected role models and partners in PCLM’s mission to promote prevention, whole-person care, and evidence-based lifestyle interventions, helping shape a more compassionate, sustainable healthcare system.

𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗦. 𝗜𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗿𝗼-𝗟𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗮
President, Philippine Academy of Family Physicians

𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮
Chair, DFCM UP-PGH

𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘂𝘀
Chair, Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine Division, UP-PGH

𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮
Faculty, Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine Division, UP-PGH

𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗮 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗼
Faculty, Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine Division, UP-PGH

23/12/2025

𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 (𝗗𝗣𝗖𝗟𝗠)

Diplomates of the PCLM are licensed physicians who have completed advanced, competency-based clinical and community-engaged training in Lifestyle Medicine and have successfully passed a rigorous assessment process aligned with the standards of the Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine and the Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance.

They are formally credentialed to apply evidence-based lifestyle interventions—therapeutic nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, substance risk reduction, and social connection—in the prevention, treatment, and reversal of chronic diseases.

PCLM Diplomates encourage and lead interdisciplinary, patient-centered care across clinical, community, academic, and policy settings, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and continuous learning while advancing Lifestyle Medicine practice in the Philippines and the region.

23/12/2025

𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 (𝗖𝗟𝗠𝗣) 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲

Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physicians (CLMP) of the Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine are licensed physicians who have successfully completed the required Lifestyle Medicine training requisites, including foundational education, applied learning, and supervised clinical practice aligned with PCLM standards.

They are credentialed clinicians who are actively preparing for the Lifestyle Medicine Board Examination, demonstrating competency in evidence-based lifestyle interventions for the prevention, management, and remission of chronic disease across clinical and community settings.

23/12/2025

Dr. Mechelle Acero Palma answers common questions about Lifestyle Medicine as a specialty practice.

How does lifestyle medicine change clinician's practice and personal life?

What makes lifestyle medicine different from other medical practice?

What changes do you hope will benefit people in the healthcare system?

Join the PCLM, this could be the change you're looking for.

21/12/2025

𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹, 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲

The holidays don’t have to mean overindulgence and regret. Join us for a special Culinary Medicine webinar where celebration meets science—and delicious food supports your health.

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥
Learn how to enjoy festive meals while supporting:
👉 Culinary Medicine Kitchen Hacks
👉 Avoiding Blood Cholesterol and Sugar Spikes
👉 Avoiding Cardiac Events and Blood Pressure Spikes
👉 Negative Calorie Preloading for Weight Management
👉 Post-Holiday Recovery Program

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Perfect for health professionals, students, and anyone who wants to enjoy the holidays without compromising wellness.
📅 December 23, 2025
⏰ 7:00 pm
📍 Online Webinar

🎁 Expect practical tips, evidence-based insights, and holiday recipes you can actually enjoy and share.
👉 Register now and celebrate better this holiday season!

📩 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8E7g_m2qRKmP4-oCJ27ssg

20/12/2025

𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝟮𝟵𝟰𝟯
“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀” Authored by Cong. Kathryn Gorriceta, MD

What if healthcare in the Philippines didn’t begin when people were already sick?

Across our communities, Filipinos are living longer—but not necessarily healthier. Heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, cancer, and mental health conditions continue to rise, placing an enormous burden on families, hospitals, and our national health system. Yet most of these conditions are largely preventable.

House Bill 2943 envisions a different future—one where prevention comes first, and where evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine becomes a core part of healthcare delivery in the Philippines.

Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine should be a 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, from primary care to subspecialty practice. It should be integrated into patient care across the life course, from prenatal stages through geriatrics.

This landmark bill seeks to integrate Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine into our health system by empowering healthcare professionals to address the root causes of disease: unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, chronic stress, poor sleep, substance use, and social isolation. It promotes care that is proactive, person-centered, and community-based—care that helps Filipinos live well, not just survive illness.

For patients, this means fewer complications, lower out-of-pocket expenses, and a better quality of life.
For healthcare workers, it means the tools, training, and systems to deliver meaningful, sustainable care.
For the nation, it means a healthier population and a more resilient, cost-effective health system.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 stands firmly behind House Bill 2943 because we believe that health is built every day—at home, at work, in schools, and in communities—not only in hospitals.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆.
It is a shift in mindset.
It is an investment in our people.
It is a commitment to future generations.

📣 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲.
🤝 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝟮𝟵𝟰𝟯.
🌱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.

Let's move Philippine healthcare upstream—from treating disease to creating health.

17/12/2025

Another Great way for PCLM to celebrate Christmas! 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 with an Excellent passing rate of 92% for Batch 2025.

Welcome to the Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance!

Applications for the IBLM Examination (Batch 2026) are now open. The Lifestyle Medicine Board Exam Review Course offered by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is available on an open-access basis and may be taken at any time. In addition, the PCLM Complementary Board Examination Review will commence in July 2026 and will be open to participants who have met the required prerequisites.

Click the link below to learn more:
https://lifestylemedicineph.org/international-board-of-lifestyle-medicine