Lifestyle Medicine is the use of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic intervention—including a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connection—as a primary modality, delivered by clinicians trained and certified in this specialty, to prevent, treat, and often reverse chronic disease.

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A relatively new concept, Lifestyle Medicine is reinforcing the importance and potential of lifestyle choices in improving and sustaining health and even possibly reversing chronic conditions such as Type II Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, Heart Disease and Strokes.

 

Convinced that a shift in lifestyle choices could dramatically help patients, Dr Bindi integrates the science-backed principles of Lifestyle Medicine into her regular GP practice. Hallmarks of this approach include evidence-based information on diet, sleep, stress management, physical activity and other non-drug strategies.

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You will have a 45 minute appointment involving:

 

• Medical history and clinical examination; including evaluating your personal level of readiness to make a lifestyle change. The doctor will then guide you towards forming an action plan, and  provide you with the latest in evidence-based information on diet, exercise, stress, sleep, emotional well being, tobacco & alcohol risks

• Relevant lab investigations / imaging

• Referrals to specialists/ multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals as part of your health care pathway

• Doctor and nurse's ongoing support through all stages of your change process, through lapses and relapses and ongoing maintenance. Support could be through a combination of face- to- face consultations, telephone contact or social media connectedness.

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A private fee of $120 will be charged for this consult.

A Medicare rebate will be applicable for eligible patients 

                                  

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