Sozo Lifestyle Medicine

10/25/2025

Sometimes, you just need a moment to breathe...

Not a big meditation session or a full workout—just a few deep, intentional breaths to remind your body (and your heart) that you’re safe.

Here are a couple of simple breath prayers you can try anytime:

✨ Inhale: “Be still” → Exhale: “and know that I am God.”
✨ Inhale: “I cast my cares on You” → Exhale: “for You sustain me.”

It’s a simple way to reset your mind, calm your nervous system, and reconnect with peace—body, mind, and spirit.

👉 Read more in our newest blog, “Turning Down the Fight-or-Flight Response.”

https://sozolifestylemedicine.com/turning-down-the-fight-or-flight-response-how-breathwork-calms-stress/

10/24/2025

💭 What’s Your WHY?

Why is now the right time to invest in your health?
Maybe it’s the desire to have more energy to keep up with your kids or grandkids.
Maybe it’s wanting to feel stronger and confident in your body again.

Or maybe it’s realizing that “someday” keeps getting pushed further away—and you’re ready for change that actually lasts.

At Sozo, we believe transformation starts with understanding your why. When you know what truly drives you, it’s easier to stay consistent, to push through the hard days, and to make your health a lifelong priority—not just another quick fix.

Ask yourself:
✨ What do I want my health to make possible?
✨ How would my life look if I had more energy, strength, or peace?
✨ What might I miss out on if I don’t make a change now?

If you’re ready to get out of your own way and create a clear, supported plan—with lifestyle medicine, accountability, and a community that truly cares—we’re here to help you take that first step. 🌿

👉Schedule a free Meet & Greet to discover your why and start your journey today. www.sozolifestylemedicine.com

10/23/2025

Discover the key to creating an array of flavorful, nutritious dressings effortlessly with our straightforward 2-2-1 method. Transforming your meals has never been simpler!

10/22/2025

Remember that even with each set back you are making progress!

10/18/2025

😮‍💨 Feeling stuck in fight-or-flight mode?

Our bodies are designed to handle stress in short bursts, but modern life keeps many of us in constant overdrive. In our latest blog, we break down what’s really happening in your nervous system during stress and share powerful breathwork techniques to help you reset.

You’ll also find practical examples—from box breathing to 4-7-8—and, for those who are faith-minded, a few simple breath prayers to connect both body and spirit.

Read it today: https://sozolifestylemedicine.com/turning-down-the-fight-or-flight-response-how-breathwork-calms-stress/

10/15/2025

Help My Family Decide Who Won This Food Plating Contest!
⬇️ Cast Your Vote In The Comments ⬇️

A trick for getting your family on board for healthy plant based meals? Have a plating contest! Tell your kiddos that whoever has the most beautifully plated meal doesn’t have to help with dishes or chores that night. You’ll be amazed at how much fun they have and may be even more surprised by the variety of colorful foods you see on their plates! 😉

Keep getting creative and make eating healthy foods fun!

This was our Plant Based dinner the other night: Polenta, red sauce, roasted veggies, roasted chickpeas - easier than you think, delicious, protein and vitamins!

NOW VOTE IN THE COMMENTS! Help me settle who won the contest and cast your vote with which number you think should win!

1, 2, 3, 4? ⬇️

10/11/2025

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🎉 A Milestone for Diabetes Care

ACLM is celebrating the launch of a new ICD-10 code — E11.A, recognizing type 2 diabetes in remission as of October 1.

This code applies to patients with a documented history of type 2 diabetes who have achieved remission — maintaining an A1c below 6.5% for at least three months without diabetes medications.

Lifestyle medicine plays a powerful role in helping patients reach and sustain remission. ACLM offers a suite of resources to support clinicians, including:
✅ The Diabetes Remission Certificate Course
✅ A Clinical Practice Guideline
✅ A Complimentary Shared Medical Appointment Curriculum

Learn more about ACLM’s diabetes remission resources ➡️ https://lifestylemedicine.org/type-2-diabetes-remission/

10/10/2025

“Sleep is the investment in the energy you need to be effective tomorrow.”
- Robert Glazer, Author

💤Join us for an evening focused on the science and simplicity of truly restorative sleep. Go beyond basic “sleep hygiene” tips and learn how to create lasting habits that calm your nervous system, support your hormones, and help you wake up refreshed.

✨ Join us for our Third Thursday Event: “Beyond Sleep Hygiene"
📅 Thursday, October 16th · 5:30 PM
📍 Sozo Lifestyle Medicine

🎁 Special Giveaway: Bring a guest and you’ll both be entered to win one FREE month of membership.

👉 Spots are free, but space is limited — sign up now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/third-thursday-workshop-beyond-sleep-hygiene-tickets-1798361259939?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/09/2025

🌄 Join Team Sozo for a Hike with Purpose!

We’re excited to take part in an upcoming hike to support an incredible local ministry providing food and clothing for families in need right here in Phoenix. This is a chance to move your body, enjoy the beauty of the desert, and make a real difference.

📍 Location: Sonoran Desert Preserve
🗓 Date & Time: Saturday, October 18th @ 9:30 AM
🥾 Hike: Apache Wash & Sidewinder Loop Trail (2 miles, with an optional extra mile on Dixie Summit Trail)
📌 Address: 1600 E Sonoran Desert Dr, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

👉 Want to hike with us? Send us a DM or call (480) 404-4346 to let her know. Give her your name & shirt size so we can get everything ready for you!

❤️Not able to join the hike but still want to help? You can also give directly to support families in need through our team fundraising page. We’ve already raised $1500 toward our $2,000 goal—let’s keep the momentum going!

Donate here: https://run.teamhcc.org/fundraiser/6652755

09/29/2025

💬 “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin

At Sozo, we believe healing happens best in community. That’s why we offer free monthly support groups led by Sue Lynn, RN—a safe place to share your story, find encouragement, and discover practical tools for the journey. 💛

✨ Medical Support Group
🗓 First Thursday of every month at 4:30 PM
For those navigating medical conditions like heart failure, chronic illness, or lifestyle changes. Topics include nutrition, exercise, grief, and mindset.

✨ Addiction Support Group
🗓 First Wednesday of every month at 3:00 PM
A safe space to discuss addiction, mental health, loss, and practical steps toward recovery.

You are not alone—and you don’t need to fight this battle by yourself.

👉 Join us at Sozo Lifestyle Medicine. Together, we’ll walk toward healing and hope.

Medical Support Group Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/medical-support-group-tickets-1751195225059?aff=oddtdtcreator

Addiction Support Group Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/addiction-support-group-tickets-1751197562049?aff=oddtdtcreator

Or give us a call at (480) 404-4346

09/24/2025

Meet The Sozo Transformation Team!

We’ll help you transform your health in 6 months...
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Call to Schedule and Learn more: 480-404-4346⁠

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09/19/2025

🌪️ Our world moves at a relentless pace. Emails, obligations, screens, and constant noise make it nearly impossible for our nervous systems to rest. But what if stress management is really about slowing down—and returning to something simple: your breath?

✨ Try this today:
✔️ Take 5 deep breaths before your next meeting
✔️ Sit in silence for 2 minutes and notice your breath
✔️ Step outside, feel the sun on your face, and say a quick prayer of gratitude

These micro-moments, repeated often, restore calm and retrain the body to rest. Stress doesn’t always disappear—but our response to it can change. 🌿

Read more in our latest blog: Getting Back to the Foundations of Health in a Modern World

Read it here: https://sozolifestylemedicine.com/getting-back-to-the-foundations-of-health-in-a-modern-world/