
How to create good habits
05 December 2020
Empowering you with Lifestyle Medicine
A pioneering approach to Preventative Healthcare, brought to you by Dr Dilraj Kalsi
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Over 70% of deaths are due to lifestyle diseases
Over 80% of those deaths are preventable
Healthcare only contributes 10% to these outcomes -
80% is due to your daily behaviour, socioeconomic circumstances and physical environment
At Hippocrates Lounge, we work with you to optimise that 80% by looking at your nutrition, exercise, mental health, sleep and relationships to create long-term, sustainable behaviour change.
“I helped my mum and dad to reverse Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes and want to help others do the same.
After graduating from the University of Oxford, I became frustrated treating symptoms and not root causes of disease. Now, I use Lifestyle Medicine to empower people like you.
I am a Lecturer in Digital Health at the University of Warwick and publish regularly on Patient Empowerment with colleagues from the University of Oxford.”
Dr Dilraj Kalsi, Founder, Hippocrates Lounge
Some thoughts from clients and colleagues on working with Dr Dilraj
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“I initially contacted Dr. Dil to help me with my Ulcerative Colitis with the end goal of reducing the medication I need to take. In my initial consultation, he identified various areas where I could make changes in order to reach my goal. Over the past several months, I’ve made simple but significant improvements to my daily routine and eating habits and am in a much better place mentally and physically. I now think much more intentionally about my food choices. I’m so confident in the direction we’re headed and the results that I’ll be able to achieve. I’d recommend Dr. Dil to anyone who’s looking for a more natural and well-rounded approach to well being, whether it’s to help with a chronic illness or just improve their overall health.”
Brenda, blogger and client
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“I have known Dilraj for many years and as his mentor I have always seen his drive to help patients over and above what is currently available to them. He is constantly looking to innovate for the betterment of patient care. It is admirable that he is taking lessons learned in managing chronic illness from his own life to the masses. Most importantly, his focus on understanding patients and their values underpins his work and will no doubt help all of his patients become healthier.”
Prof. Ashok Handa, University of Oxford
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“Dr Dil has always shown a passion for understanding and utilising lifestyle interventions to manage chronic disease, including sleep. He has a unique ability to translate that understanding into simple, actionable advice tailored to individual patients. It is inspiring to see a young doctor taking such initiative to make a real difference to patient care.”
Dr. Ari Manuel, Consultant in Sleep and Ventilation
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“I’m one of those people who has longstanding health issues and desperately wants to be healthier but feels too busy to do anything about it. Working with Dr. Dil showed me many things: that help from a GP is akin to putting plasters on without addressing the underlying issue, that health is integrated into everything we do, and that with guidance you can radically transform your health without spending hours on it. Before, I was eating Deliveroo most nights, rarely exercising, working long hours, watching lots of Netflix and sleeping very little. Now I am cooking my own healthy meals, exercising daily and can prove (with data) that I’m sleeping better. But here’s the kicker. I’m still working hard. I feel happier, healthier and more productive. Where were you 10 years ago, Dr Dil?”
Duncan, Entrepreneur
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“When I was diagnosed with diabetes I feared the worst. The thought of how it could effect my kidneys, my heart and my brain was harrowing. Dr Dil helped me turn that into motivation. Together we unpicked habits I had built over years that contributed to my deteriorating health. I managed to turn it around and build new regime of healthy habits. As intended when Dr Dil asked me my health goals, I lost over 10kg and am off my diabetes medications with my Hba1c going from 106 down to 36, all within less than six months. I am now truly empowered to use lifestyle to change my health and I would recommend Dr Dil to anyone looking to achieve the same.”
Raj, hotelier
Discussion of your health and goals
Personalised lifestyle recommendations
Discussion of your health and goals
Personalised lifestyle recommendations
Refinement according your response
Regular check-ins for long-term change
Discussion of your health and goals
Personalised lifestyle recommendations
Refinement according your response
Regular check-ins for long-term change
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