Evaluation of the LLUH Intensive Therapeutic Lifestyle Change Program: Integrative Health Coaching Impact Study

Area of Science:

• Lifestyle Medicine
• Integrative Health
• Preventive Cardiology

Background:

• The Intensive Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (ITLC) program aims to improve health through lifestyle modifications.
• Investigating the impact of Integrative Health Coaching (IHC) frequency is crucial for optimizing program effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the association between the frequency of Integrative Health Coaching (IHC) and changes in biometrics, diet, and physical activity.
• To evaluate the clinical significance of health outcomes within the ITLC program.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective cohort study of 44 participants (aged 35-78) in an 8-week ITLC program.
• Data collected included InBody scans, laboratory panels, and ACLM lifestyle forms.
• Analysis focused on pre-post changes and correlations with IHC frequency.

Main Results:

• Weak positive correlations found between IHC frequency and physical activity, and fruit/vegetable intake (not statistically significant).
• Clinically significant improvements in physical activity, BMI, HbA1c, total cholesterol, and LDL-C were observed.
• Higher physical activity was linked to reduced HDL-C and slight decreases in BMI, HbA1c, and LDL-C.

Conclusions:

• While IHC frequency did not show significant correlations, the ITLC program facilitated clinically meaningful health improvements.
• Lifestyle modifications, including diet and physical activity, are key drivers of positive health outcomes.
• Further research is needed to elucidate the optimal frequency of IHC for maximizing therapeutic lifestyle changes.