July 29, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

What Is Lifestyle Medicine? The Missing Link between Diagnosis and Lasting Health

By Bianca Denise Francisco-Battung, MD, DPCLM, DipIBLM Philippine & International Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician Many Filipinos only seek medical care once symptoms begin. High blood pressure is discovered during an executive check-up. Blood sugar suddenly rises. Fatty liver appears on an ultrasound. Cholesterol levels creep upward. Sleep becomes poor, stress feels overwhelming, and weight continues to increase despite repeated attempts to diet. The good news is that many of the