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The Ornish lifestyle in a nutshell.

the ornish
nutrition spectrum

For most people, being on a diet - any diet - is not sustainable. In contrast, the Spectrum approach is all about freedom and choice. Foods are neither good nor bad, but some are more healthful for you than others. You have a spectrum of choices.

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fitness spectrum

If you like it, you'll do it. So, do whatever activity you enjoy. Well-balanced fitness for participants of the Ornish Spectrum includes stamina, strength, and flexibility.

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love and support spectrum

Giving and receiving love and support make you healthier and happier - our ability to connect with ourselves and others, is at the root of what makes us sick and what makes us well, what causes sadness and what brings happiness, what makes us suffer and what leads to healing.

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stress management spectrum

When stress is chronic, physical reactions can lead to disease. Learning to cope with & manage stress empowers you to react in healthier ways. In other words, the circumstances may not change, but how you relate & react to stress can.

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heart disease

heart disease

The 1st Program Proven to Prevent, even Reverse Heart Disease.

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cholesterol

Cholesterol

Average LDL-reduction of 40%

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diabetes

Diabetes

Reverse and Prevent Type 2 Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes

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weight loss

Weight Loss

20-pound Average Weight Loss at 1 year

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prostate health

Prostate Cancer

Slow, Stop, or Reverse Progression of Early Stage Prostate Cancer

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blood pressure

Blood Pressure

Significantly Lower Blood Pressure in just 12 weeks

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telomerase

Telomerase

Increase Telomerase, the enzyme that maintains telomere length

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gene expression

Gene Expression

Turn on Health Promoting Genes & Turn Off Disease promoting Genes

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