What Is Lifestyle Medicine – And How Can It Help You?

Jane Randall
Aug 27, 2025
2 min read

I’m pleased to share that I’ve recently completed a Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine from the University of Aberdeen. This evidence-based approach focuses on improving physical and emotional health by making simple, sustainable lifestyle changes—and it has the potential to transform lives.

Many of the challenges people face, such as stress, anxiety, low energy, digestive discomfort (like IBS), weight gain, and the symptoms of menopause, can be improved through everyday habits. Lifestyle Medicine offers a structured, science-backed way to do just that.

What is Lifestyle Medicine?

Lifestyle Medicine is a growing field that focuses on preventing, managing, and even reversing chronic conditions by addressing their root causes. It centres on six key pillars of health:

Healthy nutrition – Supporting your body and brain through balanced, nourishing food choices
Physical activity – Moving your body regularly in ways that feel achievable and enjoyable
Restorative sleep – Improving sleep quality to boost mood, energy, and overall wellbeing
Stress management – Learning practical ways to reduce stress and increase emotional resilience
Substance reduction – Minimising or eliminating harmful substances like tobacco and excess alcohol
Social connection – Strengthening relationships and building a sense of community and support

Even small improvements in these areas can have a profound impact on how you feel, think, and function.

Social connection plays a big part in a healthy lifestyle

A Supportive, Personalised Approach

In my practice, I combine the principles of Lifestyle Medicine alongside Solution Focused Hypnotherapy to help clients create meaningful, lasting change. This integrated approach supports both the mind and body, helping you build healthier habits, shift limiting thought patterns, and move confidently toward your goals.

Together, these approaches can support you to: