People often think that it takes an expensive new drug or treatment to dramatically improve their life and health. But decades of research have shown that making some simple and sustainable lifestyle changes can have a lasting positive impact. Dr. Ornish developed The Spectrum Program to help people learn how to optimize their health.

Balanced Diet: It’s no secret that the food choices you make each day can have a powerful effect on your overall health and well-being. Developing good habits now can make for long-term advantages.

Managing Stress: While we cannot always avoid the things that cause us stress, we can manage our reaction to stressful situations and mitigate their impact on our health.

If left unmanaged, stress can take a toll on your physical and emotional health. Stress management is part of a healthy lifestyle – just like whole grains and a balanced diet.

While it may not always be easy to control all of the things in your life that stress you out, you can learn to relieve its effects by taking good care of yourself. Eating high-quality, nutritious foods, getting plenty of rest and regular exercise are all part of the recipe for a healthy and happy life.

Fitness: Research has shown the health benefits of regular, moderate exercise. Before starting any exercise program, remember to speak with your physician in order to make sure that it is the right fit for you and your body.

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Dr. Ornish is an expert in internal medicine as well as preventive health care. He has conducted decades of clinical research on the effect of lifestyle changes on health and well-being.

Dr. Ornish in the News:

• All Calories are Not the Same! - The Huffington Post
• 'Alternative' Medicine Is Mainstream - The Wall Street Journal
• A Lifesaving Legacy - Newsweek