Transforming Healthcare Through Lifestyle Medicine

The First Lifestyle Medicine Manual

The long-awaited moment has arrived—the very first Lifestyle Medicine Manual in Asia is finally coming out. Meticulously edited by Dr. Mechelle Acero Palma, with a foreword written by global cardiovascular and Lifestyle Medicine authority Dr. James Rippe, this landmark publication represents a major milestone in the advancement of Lifestyle Medicine in the region.

After years of collective effort, collaboration, and rigorous scholarship, the First Printing Book Release is set to launch in just ten months, with its official debut at the 2026 Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine (PCLM) Annual Convention. Preorders are now open, offering readers 30% savings, priority access, exclusive updates, and special preorder benefits soon to be revealed.

As part of the launch celebration, a book signing event with Dr. Elizabeth Frates, Dr. Mechelle Acero Palma, and selected contributors will take place from September 29 to October 1, 2026, during the PCLM 10th Annual Convention.

This Lifestyle Medicine Handbook is poised to become a definitive, evidence-based resource for clinicians, educators, health leaders, and advocates shaping the future of healthcare. Featuring the work of over 30 contributors, the manual brings together international pioneers and thought leaders, including:

• Dr. Elizabeth Frates – a leading authority in Lifestyle Medicine education

• Dr. John Kelly – Founding President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine

• Dr. Liana Lianov – a global pioneer in positive psychology and well-being science

More than just a textbook, this handbook integrates clinical science, public health, systems thinking, culinary medicine, and community-based practice into one powerful and practical guide.

Perfect for clinicians, faculty, trainees, health coaches, policymakers, and LM champions worldwide, this handbook is set to become a cornerstone reference for those committed to preventing disease and optimizing health across the life course.

Leading Lifestyle Medicine Specialty

Empowering healthcare professionals to treat chronic diseases with lifestyle interventions as primary therapy.

Prevent, Arrest & Reverse Chronic Disease

Lifestyle medicine certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle change to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse such conditions.

Interdisciplinary Lifestyle Medicine Education & Credentialing

The Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine is dedicated to training healthcare professionals in utilizing lifestyle interventions to treat and manage chronic diseases effectively.

CELM is an evidence-based, participatory framework capable of addressing health disparities through LM, targeting health equity in addition to better health.

Community-Engaged Lifestyle Medicine Advocacy

Lifestyle Medicine Pillars

Utilizing lifestyle interventions as a primary tool in treating chronic diseases - Nutrition, physical activity, sleep health, stress management, social connectedness, and managing risky substance use.