Vita Sana Lifestyle Medicine

10/23/2025

The spice is a great balance to the sweetness of the pumpkin and the umami flavors of the chickpeas and onions in this recipe for Pumpkin Curry.

10/20/2025

Yale researchers demonstrate that hands-on culinary medicine training significantly boosts nutrition knowledge and confidence among medical residents, enhancing patient care.

10/19/2025

🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Big news! I’m taking my commitment to health and balance to the next level — I’m now training for the Ironman Chattanooga 70.3 triathlon!

At Vita Sana Lifestyle Medicine, we help our patients live with energy, purpose, and balance through small, meaningful lifestyle changes. Now, I’m putting that philosophy into action in a very personal way.

Follow my journey as I train, push my limits, and embrace the challenges of this incredible race. Along the way, I’ll share lessons, insights, and the ups and downs of chasing a goal that’s as much about the mind as it is the body.

💡 Read the full announcement and follow my training journey here:

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10/18/2025

The phrase “you are what you eat” is getting a reboot as research continues to draw a connection between nutrition and health outcomes.

10/12/2025

🍁 New Blog Post Alert! 🍁

As the leaves change, so can your health! 🌿✨ Our latest post — “Fall Into Health: Seasonal Foods that Fight Inflammation” — explores the best autumn ingredients to keep your body feeling its best.

Discover how foods like pumpkin, turmeric, and dark leafy greens can naturally reduce inflammation and boost your immunity just in time for the colder months. 🥕🍠🍎

👉 Read the full post here:

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, fall invites us to rethink our eating habits. With winter around the corner, it’s the perfect time to embrace seasonal foods that not only delight the senses but also combat inflammation. Let’s dive into why this autumn is your ticket to a d...

10/11/2025

This delicious Chopped Salad with Wild Rice recipe has great vegetables, high fiber, and good monounsaturated fats for a heart-healthy summer salad.

10/11/2025

🎉 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/

10/08/2025

10/05/2025

“This study … offers hope to those who want to delay or prevent the disease altogether.”— Maria Shriver

As the founder of The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM), Maria turned personal loss into action—launching the nation’s first Alzheimer’s prevention clinic designed for women and partnering with Cleveland Clinic to drive sex-based brain health research.  

She and WAM are funding critical grants (including a $1.8M NIH award) to explore how gender, stress, estrogen, and lifestyle intersect in Alzheimer’s risk.  

Let this be your call to action:
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👉 Share this post with someone you care about—let’s spread hope, insight, and the science of prevention ❤️

10/03/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Did you know that the choices you make every day — from what you eat to how much you move — can play a role in lowering your risk of breast cancer?

Our latest blog post, “Breast Cancer Awareness: How Lifestyle Choices Can Make a Difference”, explores practical steps you can take to support your health.

Awareness is the first step toward prevention. 💕

Tag someone who inspires you to live a healthier life 💕

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Every October, we honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when we come together to raise awareness about one of the most common cancers affecting women across the globe. While early detection through screenings is crucial, there's another essential aspect that often flies under the radar: lifest...