Welcome to the December edition of Whole Health Digest — provided by the nonprofit Ardmore Institute of Health (AIH) and home to insights, inspiration, and announcements from the world of Whole Health.
In today's newsletter, you'll discover:
An exciting opportunity for American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) members
Access to a January workshop on finding lasting motivation for healthy living
A free tool to equip you to improve health outcomes in your clinic, workplace, or community
This article, foundational to the Healing Works Foundation approach, is designed to help healthcare organizations move toward institutionalizing healing as a way of practice through the concept of salutogenesis. “Salutogenesis is the reverse process to pathogenesis, the process of disease, illness generation, and breakdown of function. Medicine teaches and organizes its activities from research to reimbursement on pathogenesis. The new healthcare system must do the same for salutogenesis.” (Source: PubMed)
This study indicates that diet and lifestyle modifications could be sufficient for preventing up to 75% of all type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) cases. “Diets rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, legumes, and nuts and seeds have been shown to lower the risk of T2DM, whereas those high in sugary drinks and red and processed meat have been linked to an increased risk.” (Source: ScienceDirect)
Research is finding yet another area where food can play a role in preventing conditions typically addressed with medication. According to this study, “A diet that includes high fruit and vegetable intake is associated with a decreased risk of depression by 9% to 15% in adults 45 years and older.” (Source: American Family Physician)
Grants
Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine: Empowering Future Physicians Through Lifestyle Medicine
Ardmore Institute of Health (AIH) is committed to advancing Whole Person Care in the US healthcare system. As part of this mission, AIH is proud to support the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine’s efforts to train a new generation of healthcare professionals. By integrating the principles of integrative medicine into traditional medical education, the Andrew Weil Center is empowering future physicians to provide comprehensive patient-centered care.
Since 2014, AIH has granted over $19 million to Whole Health projects and initiatives. To learn more about AIH's granting work, click here.
EVENTS
Free Workshop: How to Get Motivated for Healthy Living and Weight Loss
In this January workshop, the Full Plate Living team will lead attendees through a step-by-step process to identify what they truly value in life, align their health goals with their motivating priorities, and make healthy living more sustainable. Register to join us below or share the workshop details with your patients, employees, or community members.
AAFP Member Opportunity: Lifestyle Medicine Member Interest Group
Dr. Ron Stout, President and CEO of Ardmore Institute of Health (AIH), was recently elected Chair for the Lifestyle Medicine Member Interest Group at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
If you are a member of the AAFP, AIH invites you to join the Lifestyle Medicine Member Interest Group to help advance the efforts of family physicians to promote patient behavior changes related to the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine.
ACLM: Seeking Collaborators to Pilot Test AIH-Funded LEADR Program
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) is currently seeking health-system or practice level collaborators to pilot test the feasibility and financial sustainability of their Lifestyle Empowerment Approach for Diabetes Remission (LEADR) program, a diabetes intervention curriculum. Funded in part by Ardmore Institute of Health, the project will use the data collected from pilot programs to improve clinician experience, patient engagement, and successful reimbursement for the program.
Free Full Plate Living Facilitator Training and Certification Available
Are you interested in utilizing the power of Lifestyle Medicine to improve health outcomes in your clinic, workplace, or community in the new year? This free, self-paced Facilitator Training will equip you to run a Full Plate Living group program or Shared Medical Appointment program with confidence.
This week, Full Plate Living hosted an expert workshop with chef educator and recipe developer Lauren Chandler, who demonstrated how to make healthy holiday appetizers with minimal effort and shared pro techniques for saving time and boosting flavor in everyday cooking.
We hope you found today's newsletter informative and inspiring. We'll be back in the new year with another edition of Whole Health Digest.
Happy holidays!
The AIH Team
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