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Lifestyle MEDICINE

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Lifestyle Medicine

🌿  What is Lifestyle Medicine?

Healing from the inside out—one habit at a time.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lifestyle Medicine is the use of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic approaches—such as a predominantly whole food, plant-based eating pattern, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connection—as a primary modality for the treatment, reversal and prevention of chronic disease.”— American College of Lifestyle Medicine

“Most chronic diseases—like high blood pressure, diabetes, and depression—are linked to how we live day-to-day. Lifestyle medicine offers hope, healing, and the power to prevent, treat and sometimes reverse these conditions.”
 

Would you like to...
🌿 Nourish your body with more whole, plant-forward foods?
🏃🏽‍♂️ Move in ways that feel good and fit your lifestyle?
🛏️ Improve your sleep to support healing and renewal?
🧘🏾‍♀️ Build healthy tools to manage life’s daily stresses?
🚭 Cut back or quit tobacco, alcohol, or other harmful substances?
🤝 Strengthen your connections and build a supportive community?

Our Lifestyle Approach Can Help!

Lifestyle medicine helps you use everyday habits—like food, movement, sleep, stress, and relationships—to feel better, prevent illness, and manage chronic conditions.
It’s about treating the root causes of poor health with real-life changes, not just prescriptions.​

What to Expect

Your Healthy Roots MD treatment plan may include:

  • Health coaching and personalized lifestyle strategies

  • Nutrition guidance and simple meal planning

  • Mind-body practices for stress and emotional health

  • Movement routines that are realistic and enjoyable

  • A physician who walks with you—literally. 

🌱Lifestyle Medicine addresses root causes, not just symptoms!

The 6 Lifestyle Medicine Pillars

Fresh broccoli representing whole-food, plant-based nutrition for chronic disease prevention

Nutrition

🥦 Focus on plant-forward meals that nourish and energize

Woman running uphill outdoors to improve cardiovascular fitness and mental well-being

Movement

🏃🏽Gentle, consistent physical activity that fits your life

Alarm clock symbolizing restorative sleep and healthy sleep hygieneImage by Mpho Mojapelo

Sleep

🧘🏾‍♀️Learn tools to manage daily pressures and anxiety

Woman practicing seated yoga for stress reduction and emotional balance

Stress Management

🧘🏾‍♀️Learn tools to manage daily pressures and anxiety

No smoking sign promoting tobacco-free lifestyle for long-term health

Avoiding Risky Substances

🚭Reduce or eliminate tobacco, alcohol, or other harmful habits

Image by Omar Lopez Two friends smiling and hugging, representing strong social support and connection

Social Connections

🤝Strengthen meaningful relationships and support systems

We believe true healing begins with your everyday choices.
That’s why our care starts with a comprehensive lifestyle assessment—to better understand your habits, challenges, and goals, and to create a personalized path to lasting wellness.

🌿 Want a Deep Dive into Your Health   —No Membership Required?

Our  Deep Roots Wellness physical

gives you answers and a plan.

Salad in a Jar
direct primary care and lifestyle-focused healthcare in Summerville, SC

Healthy Roots MD

89-B Old Trolley Rd Suite #209

Summerville, SC 29485

©2025 by Healthy Roots MD

Tel: 843-284-6422

Fax: 843-790-1957

Email: info@healthyrootsmd.com

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