LIFESTYLE MEDICINE INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Principal Investigators
Dr. Parag Sharma, MD
Psychiatrist & Lifestyle Medicine Physician
Dr. Sandeep Kumar, PhD
Clinical Psychologist & Lifestyle Medicine Specialist
Target Group
Adults with obesity, diabetes, hypertension, stress, sleep issues
Format
Group Intervention + Individual Monitoring
Duration
12 weeks to build lasting healthy daily habits
1. Introduction
Lifestyle-related disorders (LRDs) are a major global health burden. Research from ACLM and WHO consistently shows that modifying diet, activity, sleep, stress, relationships, and substance use leads to measurable improvements in health.
2. Research Objectives
Primary Objectives
- Reduction in psychological distress (stress, anxiety, depression)
- Improvement in sleep quality
- Enhancement in diet and physical activity levels
Secondary Objectives
- Changes in BMI, BP, waist-hip ratio, and blood glucose
- Improvement in emotional resilience & well-being
- Understanding adherence to lifestyle medicine practices
3. Methodology
- Study Design: Prospective, interventional, mixed-method study (12 weeks)
- Setting: University / Research Institute Wellness Center
- Participants: Adults 18–60 with mild–moderate lifestyle disorders
4. Intervention Framework
Week 1 — Orientation & Baseline
Consent, assessments, lab parameters, goal-setting.
Weeks 2–3 — Nutrition & Dietary Modification
Mediterranean / Plant-based eating, food diaries, cooking demos.
Weeks 4–5 — Physical Activity
Aerobic, resistance, group training, step counters.
Week 6 — Sleep Training
Sleep hygiene, circadian rhythm alignment, yoga nidra.
Weeks 7–8 — Stress Management
Osho Dynamic Meditation, mindfulness, breathing therapies.
Week 9 — Social Connectedness
Peer circles, gratitude journaling, communication skills.
Week 10 — Substance Use Prevention
MI techniques, psychoeducation, relapse prevention.
Weeks 11–12 — Integration & Outcome Assessment
Lifestyle prescription, post-assessments, feedback.
5. Outcome Measures
Psychological distress (DASS-21, PHQ-9, GAD-7)
Sleep quality (PSQI)
Well-being scores (WEMWBS)
BMI, BP, glucose, waist-hip ratio
7. Expected Results
- Reduced stress, anxiety, and depression
- Better sleep quality & improved metabolic markers
- Healthier habits and increased physical activity
- Greater emotional stability and resilience
