It’s a question I’ve been asked more than once: “Do we have to be plant-based to be a patient at Ozark Pediatrics?” The short answer is absolutely not. If you know me, you probably know that I have a strong interest in lifestyle medicine and the role our everyday choices can play in our long-term health. I believe in the science behind the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, positive social connection, and avoidance of risky...

I'm now seeing adult patients for one-on-one lifestyle medicine visits — and I want to tell you what that means, why it matters, and what's coming on this blog.

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