At the Purium convention in Orlando last month I met a facilitator, based out of Dunedin, Florida, for the CHIPS program that originated in California. I had not heard of this program before, so it was great to learn about it. From my understanding, it is offered through the Florida Hospital System and the focus is lifestyle modification. There are several books by Dr. Hans Diehl, originator of the program.
According to https://www.chiphealth.com, “the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) – formerly Coronary Health Improvement Project – is an affordable, lifestyle enrichment program designed to reduce disease risk factors through the adoption of better health habits and appropriate lifestyle modifications. The goal is to lower blood cholesterol, hypertension, and blood sugar levels and reduce excess weight. This is done by improving dietary choices, enhancing daily exercise, increasing support systems and decreasing stress, thus aiding in preventing and reversing disease.”
The website goes on to say, “CHIP is based on the fact that 75% or more of our Western diseases are “lifestyle-related,” according to the U.S. Surgeon General[1]. These diseases are connected to our processed diet; lack of exercise; overuse of cigarettes, alcohol, and caffeine; increased levels of stress; and the quality of our support.”
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