Gut health is a crucial aspect of overall health and wellness. In this episode of the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast, we sat down with Christina Lascano, a physician assistant at Mora Medical, as she talked about her health journey and how adopting a whole food plant-based diet improved her physical and mental health. She also discusses the pillars of lifestyle medicine, the importance of telehealth, and the circles that Mora Medical offers to support patients in making sustainable lifestyle changes.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

Focusing on consuming unprocessed plant foods can benefit overall well-being and help prevent and manage chronic diseases.
The pillars of lifestyle medicine include eating a whole food plant-based diet and incorporating regular physical activity, prioritizing quality sleep, managing stress, and reducing harmful substances.
The importance of finding a supportive community when making lifestyle changes. A network of like-minded individuals can provide encouragement, accountability, and shared experiences.


About Christina:
Christina graduated from Texas A&M University with honors in 2014, majoring in Allied Health. She then attended PA school at The University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth and graduated in 2017. In 2019, she joined the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and is working towards her ACLM certification. Christina focuses on incorporating lifestyle modifications as a first-line approach to treating chronic diseases. She joined Mora Medical in October 2022 and is thrilled to work with a company that shares her passion for lifestyle medicine.


Visit Christina Lascano’s Social Pages: 

Email: [email protected] 
Website: https://www.mora.com/ 
Linkedin:   / christinalascanopac  

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About Healthy Lifestyle Solutions:
You have more power over your health than what you have been told! This is the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Podcast. I'm Maya Acosta, passionate about finding healthy lifestyle solutions to support optimal human health.

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