Summary:
Somewhere along the way neglecting oneself has become a way of life and an excuse not to do something proactive to get fit.”An obstetrician and gynaecologist, Sheela is also certified in lifestyle medicine. Lifestyle medicine may be more difficult to follow than the prescription a doctor hands over to you across the table. In the book, she says, “I believe our body is extremely clever and tells us exactly what it needs but we create contrary lifestyle habits and become immune to its warnings.”Sheela, who is in the process of starting the Indian Chapter of the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine, says “Lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based approach to preventing/treating/reverting lifestyle-related diseases. “One of the commonest excuses I hear is, ‘but doctor, I have a family to take care of’! All I am saying is ‘Look after your family, but make sure you include yourself in that care’..