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Lifestyle medicine uses everyday activities like exercise, sleep, and stress management combined with improved nutrition to prevent and treat chronic illness. Oswaldo Grenardo, MD, MBA, MSHA, FAAFP, practices lifestyle medicine at OG Health in Greenwood Village, Colorado, helping patients take control of their health through realistic, sustainable changes. Start your journey to better wellness by booking a visit with OG Health. Call the office or request a consultation online today.
Lifestyle Medicine Q & A
What is lifestyle medicine?
Lifestyle medicine focuses on developing healthy habits to prevent and treat illness.
At OG Health, Dr. Grenardo uses lifestyle medicine to help patients improve their health by changing how they eat, move, sleep, and manage stress.
It’s a powerful way to take control of your health without always relying on medication.
How does lifestyle medicine work?
Dr. Grenardo is a functional medicine practitioner who looks at each patient as a whole. This includes your daily routines, behaviors, and habits. Then, he helps you create a personalized plan to improve key health areas like:
- Nutrition
- Physical activity
- Sleep quality
- Stress management
- Tobacco and alcohol use
- Social connections and mental well-being
By making small, meaningful changes, patients lower their risks of chronic diseases and feel better overall.
Which conditions does lifestyle medicine improve?
Many chronic health problems respond well to lifestyle changes. Dr. Grenardo uses this approach to manage or even reverse conditions like:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
- Heart disease
- Obesity
- Depression and anxiety
Patients often see significant improvements in their health by changing their habits rather than taking new medications.
Does lifestyle medicine replace traditional care?
Lifestyle medicine works alongside traditional care. Dr. Grenardo still uses screenings, tests, and prescriptions when needed. But he also focuses on helping patients live healthier every day.
This combined approach leads to long-term results and better overall well-being.
Is lifestyle medicine hard to follow?
Dr. Grenardo understands that change isn’t always easy. That’s why he creates simple, realistic goals that fit into your daily life.
Whether it’s walking more, eating more fruit and vegetables, or getting better sleep, he helps you build healthy habits step by step.
Who should consider lifestyle medicine?
Lifestyle medicine is for anyone seeking to improve their well-being, prevent disease, or reduce their reliance on medication. Whether you’re dealing with a current health problem or want to take better care of yourself, Dr. Grenardo guides you toward healthier choices.
Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Grenardo to get started with lifestyle medicine. He takes the time to learn about your goals, challenges, and lifestyle, then builds a plan that works for you.
At OG Health, your everyday choices are the foundation of better health. Call the office or book an appointment online today to benefit from lifestyle medicine.