Lifestyle Counseling

Unhealthy lifestyle choices, such as smoking or consuming fatty foods, can lead to severe and sometimes life-threatening health issues. At Mountainside Medical in Stevensville, Montana, Carson Gomez, AGPCNP, and our dedicated team offer comprehensive lifestyle counseling to address these concerns.

Our counseling services are designed to help you:

• Quit Smoking
• Manage Stress
• Improve Your Diet
• Adopt Healthier Habits

By making positive changes, you can significantly reduce your risk of preventable conditions like Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol.

Discover the benefits of lifestyle counseling and take the first step towards a healthier life. Call Mountainside Medical today or use our online booking form to schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment.

What is Lifestyle Counseling?

Lifestyle counseling at Mountainside Medical is a valuable service designed to enhance your overall wellness. Many chronic diseases are either caused by or exacerbated by unhealthy lifestyle choices, contributing to over 40% of premature deaths in the United States each year.

Our lifestyle counseling provides practical, reliable guidance and support to help you make positive changes. By improving your lifestyle, you can extend your life expectancy and avoid long-term health problems, making this service a worthwhile investment in your health.

What Conditions Can Lifestyle Counseling Address?

Unhealthy lifestyle choices are directly linked to numerous health issues and contribute significantly to many others. Common conditions connected to an unhealthy lifestyle include:

• Heart Disease
• Stroke
• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
• High Cholesterol
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Lung Cancer
• Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
• Liver Disease
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
• High Blood Pressure
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
• Osteoporosis

The Mountainside Medical team conducts a thorough wellness assessment to tailor lifestyle counseling recommendations to your specific needs.

What Areas Does Lifestyle Counseling Cover?

Lifestyle counseling typically focuses on several key areas where improvements can have a significant impact:

• Weight Loss: Excess body weight is a major contributor to premature death and chronic health issues, including cardiovascular disease. Our team provides expert advice and support to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
• Smoking Cessation: Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer and other serious conditions. Quitting can be challenging, but with our support, you can overcome this addiction and improve your health.
• Increased Activity: A sedentary lifestyle can lead to weight gain, reduced organ function, weakened bones, and lower mood. Incorporating more physical activity into your daily routine can greatly enhance your health and well-being.
• Stress Management: Chronic stress impacts both mental and physical health, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders. We offer strategies and techniques to help manage and reduce stress effectively.
• Sleep Hygiene: Poor sleep quality can affect overall health. We provide tips and strategies to improve your sleep, ensuring you get the rest needed for optimal health.

To discover how lifestyle counseling can benefit you, call Mountainside Medical or book an in-person or telehealth assessment online today.