A scientifically-proven lifestyle intervention is set to significantly transform the lives of Australians suffering from chronic disease when the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) rolls out across Young from August 2018.
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An initiative by non-for-profit organisation Lifestyle Medicine Institute, CHIP is a lifestyle intervention and education program promising to reduce disease risk factors through the adoption of better health habits and lifestyle modifications.
The community-based health program can help normalise blood pressure, lower cholesterol and triglycerides, reduce body mass index, stablise fasting blood sugar and improve sleep, resilience and depression.
Australian Lifestyle Medicine expert and lead researcher at Lifestyle Research Centre, Dr Darren Morton, said chronic diseases are the nation’s biggest killers with prevalence not showing any signs of slowing downs.
“Australia is not the lucky country when in comes to chronic conditions, but the good news is there is hope and through comprehensive lifestyle changes, these diseases can be largely prevented, and in some cases even reverses,” Dr Morton said.
“Seven million of us are affected with up to 75 per cent of cases attributed to lifestyle choices.
“Too many people are suffering the ill-effects of poor lifestyle habits, often because we don’t have the right information, resources and support to help us make changes and take charge of our health.”
Dr Morton said CHIP is based on solid science and treats the causes of lifestyle related diseases that are reducing the quantity and quality of life of too many Australians.
“What makes this program so unique is its whole-of-health approach,” he said.
“It doesn’t just focus on diet and physical activity, it also addresses important issues that are often overlooked such as rest, stress and even happiness."
The free information session will be held at the Marie McCormick Centre on Thursday, August 23 at 6.30pm.
For details on the free information sessions or to sign up, call CHIP Facilitator Ben Kosmeier on 0412 680 804.