Lifestyle Medicine Philippines - PCLM

15/07/2025

🔴Management of Obesity in HF – 2025 ACC Update⤵️

🔹 BMI ≥35 ➡️ Obesity confirmed
🔹 BMI 30–34.9 ➡️ Check waist / DEXA
🔹 HFpEF or HFrEF?
🔹 💊 GLP-1 RA or 🥗 lifestyle
🔹 🔪 Bariatric surgery if indicated
🔹 📋 Monitor symptoms & labs

Summary By updates_in_medicine

🔹https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2025.02.018

10/07/2025

Commendations to Mayor Benjamin Magalong of Baguio City for his compelling advocacy in promoting lifestyle change beginning at an early age—an inspiring move toward a healthier community.

July 9, 2025 | In a message during the formal launching of Baguio City's Nutrition Month held at the athletic bowl, Mayor Benjie Magalong highlighted in a statement that,
"In a time when lifestyle diseases are on the rise, it is vital that we start young, and start now", reminding the public that good nutrition is not just about what we eat, "it's about how we live."
//📸KJDPagada

10/07/2025

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻!
𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲
A priority slot is available for a PCLM-Certified or Diplomate physician who has completed a residency in Family and Community Medicine.

🗓 Application Deadline: July 13, 2025
📩 Inquiries: info@pclminc.org

02/07/2025

𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀.

𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is the 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 of 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 in addressing the 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (undernourishment, micronutrient deficiencies, overweight/obesity).

𝙋𝙤𝙤𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨 22% 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙨 according to a Lancet study.

Lifestyle Medicine Specialists, in collaboration with nutritionists and culinary medicine coaches, are well-equipped to deliver evidence-based dietary interventions that go beyond basic nutrition advice. These interventions support patients in adopting sustainable, culturally relevant, and health-promoting dietary habits.

This patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach reflects Lifestyle Medicine’s commitment to addressing the root causes of disease. As nutrition-related conditions continue to rise, the role of food as medicine remains vital.

Know more about Lifestyle Medicine:
www.lifestylemedicineph.org

02/07/2025

Batch June 2025 LM Immersion Program at the Adventist Medical Center Bacolod and Lifestyle Medicine Solutions

02/07/2025

Batch June 2025 LM Immersion Program at the Adventist Medical Center, Manila, Lifestyle Medicine Solutions and AFP.

02/07/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗿. Kathryn Gorriceta! We will finally have a voice in the House of Representatives.

The Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine extends its deepest pride and sincere best wishes as you continue to render honorable service to our nation. Your commitment to the health and well-being of the Filipino people reflects the very values we uphold in the practice of Lifestyle Medicine—prevention, compassion, and a dedication to improving quality of life.

As you take on the responsibility of national service, we commend your leadership, vision, and unwavering pursuit of a healthier and more equitable society. Please be assured of our support and continued partnership as we work together toward advancing health promotion, disease prevention, and sustainable healthcare for all.

30/06/2025

Prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is rising, and its burden on the health care system remains a challenge. Consumption of a plant-predominant diet is a promising approach for achieving remission, which has emerged as a therapeutic target.

29/06/2025

The Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine (PCLM) warmly invites lifestyle medicine trainees and diplomates to an Information Session on the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) Certification Exam.

📅 Date: July 2, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KuT3r6LIRnGftkQIrN2t5A

This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the IBLM Certification process, including eligibility requirements, examination structure, study resources, and how certification can advance your professional practice in lifestyle medicine. It is also an excellent opportunity to ask questions, clarify expectations, and learn from certified practitioners.

Join us as we guide you through your pathway to becoming an internationally certified Lifestyle Medicine professional.

25/06/2025

The Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine (PCLM) presents the upcoming webinar:

“Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine for 21st Century Medical Education”

📅 Date: June 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Registration is FREE!

📲 Scan the QR code or click the link below to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Dj6bRJW3RJWw6UJU-0qCWg

💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and lead the change in modern medicine.

25/06/2025

Join Us for the Post Graduate Course on Lifestyle Medicine Integration in Disability Risks Prevention and Rehabilitation Intervention

This groundbreaking course is designed for healthcare professionals, including physicians, allied health workers, and rehabilitation specialists, to gain advanced knowledge and skills in integrating lifestyle medicine approaches into disability prevention and rehabilitation strategies.

📅 July 27,2025 | 8AM to 5PM
via Zoom

Scan the QR code to register or register here:
https://forms.gle/jxtoQ1C48GUovwth9
Register Now!

20/06/2025

New CME Opportunity: Lifestyle-Based Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes

Clinicians can now earn CME/CE credit by reviewing the first-ever clinical practice guideline focused exclusively on lifestyle-based treatment of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, developed by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

This comprehensive resource includes:
🔹 14 real-world, evidence-based recommendations
🔹 Insights from 112 randomized controlled trials and 100+ systematic reviews
🔹 Practical tools grounded in the six pillars of lifestyle medicine

Whether you're supporting newly diagnosed patients or those at risk, this guideline equips you with the latest evidence to help treat, reverse and prevent type 2 diabetes.

➡️ Access the full guideline and claim CME/CE credit:
https://lifestylemedicine.org/project/clinical-practice-guideline-type-2-diabetes-remission/

🎥 Bonus: Watch a high-level summary from Dr. Mahima Gulati, highlighting key points from the guideline in this video (not for CME credit):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2lUvMQRWNU