Nutritional therapy and “lifestyle modification” are critical to helping patients prevent or manage the disease for two reasons. First, their application allows a person to focus on something new. The daily performance of a specific action will bring more diversity to the patient’s life and make life more fulfilling and exciting. This approach will improve the condition of patients, for example, with heart disease, which is the most numerous category (Leading Causes of Death, 2022). Second, focusing on a new routine or hobby will allow the patient to think less about their problems and move on.
One smart outcome goal I have chosen for myself is to feel less stressed and more concentrated. As lifestyle prescriptions to achieve this goal are: Get up earlier in the morning (about 6 a.m.), a glass of water every morning to wake up a body, yoga activities everyday morning, make a plan for the day and become aware through self-exploration.
Changes I have prescribed to have a healthier life depend on my morning routine. The early morning rise will make it clear that there is still a long way to go to achieve the goals. The glass of water will help to activate the body and adjust it to the working day. Yoga will improve concentration and level of calm and help to relieve stress. Planning your day and compiling specific goals will not only help you understand the goals of life but increase the level of concentration on actual events.
I believe that the potential of long-term effectiveness of the “Lifestyle Prescription” strategy is effective and it can significantly improve the well-being of the patient. The impact this course has had on me is the desire for more profound research into specific improvements, such as morning routine. Applying this to my life and determining the positive effects of this process is an exciting and vital factor for me as a future healthcare professional. Before writing lifestyle prescriptions for patients, I must study their features and practical application in detail. If I do that, I’ll be able to recommend them to my patients.
Reference
Leading Causes of Death. CDC/National Center for Health Statistics. (2022). Web.