Looking for a fun (and free) holiday activity? 🎄 Take a hike and count some birds! 🐦 The Christmas Bird Count runs from December 14 to January 5 and is one of the longest-running community science projects in the world. 👉 Join the count and participate: www.audubon.org/community-sc...

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome | New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

Do you need a simple way to reset your mind during a stressful workday? 🎵 Try humming or whistling. Next time you feel tense or overwhelmed: 👉 Step away from your screen 👉 Find a quiet and private space (unless you’re working from home) 👉 Lightly whistle or hum your favorite tune for 60 seconds

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification as a Blue Zones Certified Health Professional from American College of Lifestyle Medicine! Thank you Blue Zones and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine for this wonderful opportunity to connect with other professionals.

🌿 Did you hear? Nature is calling! 🌿 And you definitely want to pick up the phone… 📱 🎉 Melissa Sundermann, DO, DipABLM, FACLM — also known as Doctor Outdoors — just released her brand-new book: 🌲 Doctor Outdoors’ Guide to Nature and Lifestyle Medicine (Healthy Learning, 2026)

My New Article Alert! Tai Chi for Parkinson’s: Meditation and Balance in Motion #Parkinsons #TaiChi #meditation @parkinsons.org.uk www.pcla.org/blog/tai-chi...

I just came back from the amazing American College of Lifestyle Medicine annual conference in Dallas. It was my first conference and very happy to see my ACLM family! Here are some fun photos. I’m already excited about attending ACLM 2026 in Orlando, Florida. #ACLM #lifestylemedicine

Qigong – Baduanjin for Parkinson’s “Multiple studies suggest that mind-body practices, such as tai chi and qigong, may improve motor function, balance, mood, and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s.” #Parkinsons #Qigong #TaiChi

Are you feeling stressed at work? Here’s a 60-second habit that can help. Try this simple diaphragmatic breathing technique during your next break: 1️⃣ Sit or stand tall 2️⃣ Inhale deeply through your nose (let your abdomen rise) 3️⃣ Exhale slowly through your mouth 4️⃣ Repeat for one minute

Less Light at Night for Improved Health See the study in the JAMA Network Open (2025). Windred DP, Burns AC, Rutter MK, et al. Light exposure at night and cardiovascular disease incidence. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(10):e2539031. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41129148/

Did you know… 💡Tai Chi may help ease knee pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. 👉 Check out the My Joint Tai Chi website. www.Myjoint-taichi.org

Many thanks to all 7,000+ global participants in my Physiopedia Plus courses. Please see the link, if you need discounted (30%) continuing education credits through Physiopedia Plus. Use the code ALTUG30. members.physio-pedia.com/membership-a... Have a great day.😊 @physio-pedia.com

Exercise Prescription for People with Disabilities Read the full article for details. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41085253/ #exerciseprescription #physicalactivity #disabilities

Did you know… Self-selected music can help reduce chronic pain and depression. Source: Chen S, Yuan Q, Wang C, Ye J, Yang L. The effect of music therapy for patients with chronic pain: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Psychol. 2025;13(1):455 #chronicpain #pain #musictherapy

A study found: “Hot foot bath may be a safe and cost-effective modality to enhance sleep quality.” Shanmugam P, Vijayakumar V, Ravi P, Boopalan D, Kuppusamy M. Does a hot foot bath improve sleep quality? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Altern Ther Health Med. 2025;31(6):42-47. #sleep

Why should you choose Physical Therapy? Physical therapy helps older adults stay independent and mobile and build strength and endurance so they can keep doing what matters most — staying active in the community. www.choosept.com/future-me @aptaofficial.bsky.social #PTForFutureMe #ChoosePT

Want to feel better, think clearer, and protect your mental health? Try this: Do something you enjoy. Studies show that engaging in hobbies like: 🌱 Gardening 🎨 Painting 🎼 Playing an instrument 📚 Reading 🏌️‍♂️ Golfing 🧵 Handicrafts What’s your go-to hobby for relaxing and recharging?

🚨 New LinkedIn Newsletter Alert! 🚨 The latest edition of my quarterly Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox newsletter just dropped—evidence-based insights, fresh wellness strategies, and expert voices you don’t want to miss. @nnlightsbookheaven.bsky.social

Congratulations to Dr. Ray Dorsey, MD and Dr. Michael Okun, MD on the publication of The Parkinson’s Plan! My copy just arrived, and I am excited to start reading it. #Parkinsons #ParkinsonsDisease #BrainHealth #TheParkinsonsPlan @smartxpd.bsky.social

I’m excited to share that I’ve joined the European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO). I look forward to connecting with colleagues and gaining new perspectives in lifestyle medicine. #LifestyleMedicine #ELMO #HealthPromotion

Join us at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine on November 15, 2025. We will help you create a lifestyle medicine toolkit for pain relief and well-being. Small habits. Big change. #LM2025 #LifestyleMedicine #ACLM #PainRelief #Wellbeing #HealthPromotion

From Stressful to Soothing: Rethinking Clinic Waiting Rooms for Healing. Most clinic waiting rooms aren’t designed to calm—they’re designed to contain. But what if waiting rooms became the first step in healing? kevinmd.com/2025/09/why-... #Healthcare

💡 Lifelong learning matters—especially when it helps people move better and live well. I recently completed 2 continuing education workshops: ✅ Parkinson’s Foundation, Physical Therapy Course ✅ LSVT BIG® Training for Parkinson’s Disease from LSVT Global @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social

I just received a copy of A Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership by Dr. Joshua D. Hartzell, MD, MS-HPEd. Drawing on 25+ years of experience and insights from 17 leaders, Dr. Hartzell shows how caring-inspired leadership can transform patient outcomes, morale, and team well-being.

I just completed an incredible 2-day workshop with Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!) as part of my education to optimize my rehabilitation programs for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. #ParkinsonsDisease

Daily Choices and Resilience In our latest article, we share how physicians (and all healthcare professionals) can use lifestyle medicine to build resilience and restore well-being. kevinmd.com/2025/08/how-... #healthcare #medicine #resilience #lifestylemedicine

🛠 New Column Alert! Excited to share my new quarterly column Self-Care Toolbox for Parkinson’s on the Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA) website! 🎯 First up: 🏓Ping Pong for Parkinson’s: A Fun and Functional Path to Better Health and 🌑Pickleball for Parkinson’s: Friendly Fun and Fitness

Lifestyle Medicine is Global 📖 Read the full statement: Alrajhi S, Konswa AA, Alhamdi N, et al. Hail Lifestyle Medicine consensus position statement as a medical specialty: Middle Eastern perspective. Front Public Health. 2025;13:1455871. #LifestyleMedicine #HealthPromotion

🎉 Just a friendly reminder! 🎉 Wendy Farnen Price and I are co-presenting at the ACLM Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, November 15 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT — and we’d love for you to join us! We’re hosting a high-energy, hands-on session packed with practical pain management tools.

My new business cards have: • My book: The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox • Wellness topics featured in the book • A QR code that takes you straight to the publisher website 📣 Shoutout to @Canva for these amazing business cards—love how they turned out! #LifestyleMedicine #Canvalove

Can lifestyle choices really help manage back pain? That’s the question I explored today during a 60-minute webinar for the South African Lifestyle Medicine Association—and the answer is a resounding yes. We looked at how sleep, movement, nutrition, emotional well-being all impact low back pain.

Zen Gardening as a Path to Inner Calm When was the last time you felt calm just by looking at something? These quiet spaces offer: ✅ A connection to nature ✅ A pause from noise and overwhelm ✅ A moment for reflection Remember - Stillness is the therapy #StressRelief #ZenVibes #ZenGarden #Garden

🌳The Art of Bonsai for Stress Relief Feeling overwhelmed? Try connecting with something centuries old—bonsai. 🪴 Remember - Small tree. Big calm #stressrelief #lifestylemedicine #naturetherapy

I'll be presenting at the California Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference in Palm Springs, CA. www.ccapta.org/page/CPTAAnn... Topic: Introduction to Creating an Integrative Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox for Therapeutic Interventions #PhysicalTherapy #CPTAConference #CPTA #APTA

Workshop: Creating a Lifestyle Medicine Toolkit for Pain Relief & Wellbeing Presenters: · Z. Altug, PT, DPT, MS, DipACLM, OCS · Wendy F. Price, PT, DPT, MS, FACLM, DipACLM, NBC-HWC Location: Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, TX www.lmconference.org #LifestyleMedicine #LM2025 #ACLM2025

I will be co-presenting with David Hoyle, DPT, MA, OCS and Wendy Farnen Price, DPT, MS, WCS at the APTA CSM in Anaheim, CA, in February 2026. csm.apta.org Primary Care for Working Populations- Integrating Physical Therapy, Lifestyle Medicine & Health Coaching #PhysicalTherapy #Physiotherapy

Hello Everyone, Here's a course I offer through Plus by Physiopedia. For a 30% discount on this course and others I offer, please use the code: ALTUG30 members.physio-pedia.com/membership-a... @physiopedia.bsky.social #PhysicalTherapy #Physiotherapy #LifestyleMedicine

Excited to Join the Conversation! Hello everyone! I’m thrilled to start this new journey on Bluesky. For my first post, I’d like to share my book The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox — published in 2024 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. #MedSky #WellnessBooks #BooksForWellness #SelfCareDaily #WellnessTip