Essential Lifestyle Medicine

Preface Richard J. Pinder, Christopher James Harvey and Ellen Fallows
Part I. An Introduction:
1. What is lifestyle medicine? Ellen Fallows
2. Paradigms in medicine and society Richard J. Pinder
3. Global and historical perspectives in lifestyle medicine Rob Lawson and Ellen Fallows
Part II. Foundations in Lifestyle Medicine:
4. Understanding the evidence base Shyam Budhathoki and Richard J. Pinder
5. Cellular level mechanisms Federica Amati and Lucy McCann
6. The social determinants of health and health equity Angharad Kate Woolley
7. Person-centred care Ollie Hart and Ellen Fallows
8. Place, environment and planetary health Derek Clements-Croome
Part III. The Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine Practice:
9. Mental wellbeing Sam Manger
10. Healthy relationships Mohanpal Singh Chandan and Vikesh Sharma
11. Healthy eating Sumantra Ray, Breanna Lepre, Federica Amati, Veronica Funk Petric and Lauren Ball
12. Physical activity Andrew Boyd
13. Sleep Christopher-James Harvey
14. Avoidance of harmful substances and behaviours Miriam Hillyard
Part IV. Skills Used in Lifestyle Medicine:
15. Behaviour and behaviour change Paul Chadwick
16. Coaching and motivational interviewing Tim Antiss
17. Brief advice and signposting Jack B. Joyce, Charlotte Albury and Paul Aveyard
18. Social prescribing Alex Maxwell
19. Supported self-care and health education Austen el Osta
20. Group consultations and community-integrated care Emily Symington and Fraser Birrell
21. Taking a lifestyle history Ellen Fallows and Niamh Louwman
22. Deprescribing Daniel Okeowo, Beth Fylan and Anthony Avery
Part V. Transforming Medicine:
23. Workforce and physician health Shriti Pattani and Kevin Teoh
24. Changing lifestyle through technology Maxine Whelan and Dale Esliger
25. Clinicians as agents of change John Sykes.

This indispensable text presents an overview of the essential knowledge, understanding and skills in Lifestyle Medicine including a thorough explanation of the '6 Pillars' concept. There are no shortage of clinicians interested in the subject, but knowing where to start has, until now, been a challenge. Based around the innovative 'Bridge' diagram of Lifestyle Medicine, this textbook provides a clinically-oriented perspective for undergraduate and postgraduate learners interested in evidence-based, person-centred care. Packed with practical guidance on preventing, managing and treating lifestyle-related chronic conditions, sample scripts and assessments to trigger conversations and engagement with patients are included. With contributions from around the world, this guide is a fantastic resource to start developing the essential clinical skills necessary for the practice of Lifestyle Medicine.

• Clear structure to the book, helping readers quickly identify their areas of interest. The book starts with foundational knowledge of Lifestyle Medicine, next describes the 6 pillars (mental wellbeing, social connection, healthy eating, physical activity, sleep and minimisation of harmful substances and behaviours) and then explores more complex clinical skills
• Introduces a brand new conceptualisation of Lifestyle Medicine, the Bridge diagram, which brings together the discipline in one easy to understand graphic
• Written by authors from range of disciplines including psychology, social sciences, anthropology, physiology and clinical medicine, bringing together a coherent narrative for how these fields fit within the clinical practice of Lifestyle Medicine
• Suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as clinicians throughout their career, with input from practicing clinicians, medical students and academic experts and an emphasis on practical guidance

Richard Pinder, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London
Richard J Pinder is an experienced physician, researcher and educator. He is a clinical academic in the School of Public Health at Imperial College London, and has held roles across health services and government. He is a Fellow of the UK Faculty of Public Health and the Royal College of Physicians (London).

Christopher-James Harvey, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London
Christopher-James Harvey gained his doctorate in Psychological Medicine in 2008. Since then, he has garnered a wealth of experience in teaching and training healthcare professionals at all stages of their careers, particularly around sleep, mental health and Lifestyle Medicine.

Ellen Fallows, British Society of Lifestyle Medicine
Ellen Fallows is a GP with expertise and qualifications in weight management, nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine. She leads group clinics and works with the NHS Type-2 Diabetes 'Paths to Remission Programme.' She is Vice-President of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and teaches Lifestyle Medicine at Oxford University.