LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based medical approach that uses everyday lifestyle habits to prevent, treat, and often reverse chronic health conditions. Lifestyle Medicine works alongside conventional medical care, not instead of it. It empowers people with practical, sustainable changes that improve wellbeing, support recovery, and reduce the burden of chronic disease. These programmes work in conjunction with medical treatments, not instead.

EVIDENCE-BASED

We all want to know that the information we rely on is trustworthy. At Rono Health, every recommendation is grounded in peer-reviewed, published scientific research, not trends or unverified claims. Our approach draws from established fields including Lifestyle Medicine, neuroscience, psychology, nutrition science, and behavioural health. The  guidance is clear, credible, and rooted in evidence but most importantly backed with a community, mentors and coachest to help you on your recovery journey.

SHORT AND LONGTERM BENEFITS

Lifestyle Medicine supports both immediate recovery and long-term brain health. Unlike pharmacological approaches, Rono Health targets root biological mechanisms—reducing inflammation, improving metabolic function, and influencing gene expression—delivering benefits that extend beyond brain health into multiple chronic disease pathways. It is designed to complement standard medical care, providing practical, evidence-based tools that support recovery in the present while building long-term cognitive resilience

Dr Helen Monk

I’m a retired medical practitioner with a longstanding interest in Lifestyle Medicine(LM). After a significant head injury brought my clinical career to an end, I began applying LM principles to my own recovery. What had once been professional curiosity became a daily, practical approach to rebuilding my health. Through this process, I experienced both the challenges and the real benefits of LM first-hand. Now, in this new chapter of my life, I’m committed to educating and supporting others. My aim is to share what I’ve learned so more people can use LM to improve their recovery and  wellbeing — one small, sustainable step at a time.

About the course

The Brain Injury Recovery Programme is designed to help you rebuild your health using the proven principles of Lifestyle Medicine. Whether your injury was recent or many years ago, this course gives you practical, science-based tools to support your recovery and improve your day-to-day wellbeing. You’ll learn how the seven pillars of Lifestyle Medicine- nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, connection, environment, and reducing harmful behaviours, all  work together to support brain healing. Each module includes clear explanations, short videos, practical steps, and supportive guidance you can apply immediately. You’ll also have access to a welcoming online community, live webinars, and optional mentoring to help you stay motivated and supported throughout your journey. This programme is here to help you take confident, sustainable steps toward better health — one pillar at a time.

Curriculum

20 Chapters · 106 Lessons

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    The Brain Recovery Programme - for those affected by concussion and brain injury

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      Orientation: Before You Begin - TEXT

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      Introduction to the Brain Recovery Programme -TEXT

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      Introduction to the Brain Recovery Programme - VIDEO

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      Module 1: How the Brain Recovery Programme Works - TEXT

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      Module 1: How the Brain Recovery Programme works - VIDEO

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      Module 2: Understanding Inflammation - TEXT

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      Module 2: Understanding Inflammation- VIDEO

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      Module 3: Restoring Your Brain's Chemical Balance TEXT

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      Module 3: Restoring Your Brain's Chemical Balance -VIDEO

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      Module 4: The Seven Pillars of Brain Healing - TEXT

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      Module 4: The Seven Pillars of Brain Healing - VIDEO

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      Reflection 1

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      Module 5: Core Elements – Accountability, Community, and Sustainable Change - TEXT

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      Module 5: Core Elements – Accountability, Community, and Sustainable Change - VIDEO

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      Reflection 2

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      Feedback - Thank you!

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    PILLAR 1 (P1): Nutrition and Brain Recovery- the five stage approach

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      P1: Introduction to Nutrition-TEXT

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      P1: Introduction to Nutrition- VIDEO

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      P1: Module 1 - Food is Medicine - TEXT

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      P1: Module 1 - Food is Medicine - VIDEO

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      Quiz - Food as Medicine

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      P1: Module 2 - Food as information - TEXT

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      P1: Module 2 - Food as information for brain recovery - VIDEO

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      Quiz - Food as information for brain recovery

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      P1: Module 3 - The 5 Stage Approach - TEXT

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      P1: Module 3 - The 5 stage approach - VIDEO

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      Feedback - Thank you!

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      Reflection

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    STAGE ONE - A whole-food plant based diet

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      P1. Module 4. A Whole Food Plant-based Diet for brain recovery-TEXT

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      P1. Module 4: Whole Food Plant-Based Diet: Practical Steps for Recovery- VIDEO

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      Quiz - Whole food plant-based diet [WFPBD] -for brain recovery

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    Five Key Points for a balanced whole-food plant-based diet for the best brain nutrition.

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      P1. Module 5. Five key points : For a balanced whole food plant-based diet-TEXT

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      P1. Module 5. Five key points : For a balanced whole food plant-based diet-VIDEO

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      P1. Module 6. Point ONE : Polyphenols & Fibre – Nature’s Brain Medicine-TEXT

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      P1. Module 6. Point ONE : Polyphenols & Fibre – Nature’s Brain Medicine-VIDEO

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      P1. Module 7. Point TWO: Balanced Fats – Building Brain Connections & Vitamin D-TEXT

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      P1. Module 7. Point TWO: Balanced Fats – Building Brain Connections & Vitamin D-VIDEO

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      P1. Module 8. Point THREE: B Vitamins – Turning on Healing Genes-VIDEO

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      P1. Module 8. Point THREE: B Vitamins – Turning on Healing Genes-TEXT

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      P1. Module 8. Point FOUR: Balanced Carbohydrates –VIDEO

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      P1. Module 8. Point FOUR: Balanced Carbohydrates –VIDEO

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      P1. Module 9. Point FIVE: Microbiome and the Gut-Brain Axis-TEXT

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      P1. Module 9. Point FIVE: Microbiome and the Gut-Brain Axis-VIDEO

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      Quiz - Microbiome and Gut-Brain Axis

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    PILLAR 1- NUTRITION HANDBOOK

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      HANDBOOK Introduction

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      Handbook WFPBD

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      Longer term problems after ABI

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      Quick start with Balanced fats and Vit D

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      Quick start to balancing carbohydrates

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      Quick start vit B

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      Balanced Nutrition requirements- Let's get started!

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      Quick start- Boost Microbes and the Gut-Brain Axis

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      Week 1. Let's get started on a WFPBD!

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      WFPBD Days 1-3 Building Awareness

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      Short term issues after brain injury

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      Day 4

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      Day 5

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      Day 6 and 7

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      7 day menu to get started with a WFPBD

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      HANDBOOK - What not to eat.

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      HANDBOOK - Drinks for brain recovery

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      HANDBOOK FEAST

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      HANDBOOK SUSTAINABLE EATING

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    STAGE TWO- What not to eat .

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      P1. Module 10. STAGE TWO - What Not to Eat to Optimise Brain Recovery-VIDEO

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      P1. Module 10. STAGE TWO - What Not to Eat to Optimise Brain Recovery-VIDEO

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      Quiz - What not to eat for brain recovery

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    STAGE THREE- What to drink

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      P 1. Module 11. STAGE THREE- Drinks to Optimise Brain Recovery- TEXT

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      P 1. Module 11. STAGE THREE- Drinks to Optimise Brain Recovery- VIDEO

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      Quiz - Drinks for brain recovery

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    STAGE FOUR - FEAST

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      P 1. Module 12 : Pillar Four -FEAST-TEXT

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      P 1. Module 12 : Pillar Four -FEAST-VIDEO

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    PILLAR 5- Sustainability

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      P1. Module 13: Sustainable Eating — Good for Your Brain, Good for the Planet-VIDEO

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      P1. Module 13: Sustainable Eating — Good for Your Brain, Good for the Planet-VIDEO

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      Quiz - Sustainable eating for brain recovery

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    A healthy mouth and teeth for brain recovery

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      P1. Module 14. A healthy mouth and teeth for brain recovery-TEXT

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      P1. Module 14. A healthy mouth and teeth for brain recovery-VIDEO

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    Brain Recovery Accountability Schedule

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      P1. Module 15. Transitioning to a nutrient dense diet after a brain injury-TEXT

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      P1. Module 15. Transitioning to a nutrient dense diet after a brain injury-VIDEO

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      Phase 1 Nourish and Stabilise

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      Phase 2. Build the Microbiome. ( weeks 3-4)

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      Phase 3. Build and Re-wire (weeks 5-6)

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      Phase 4. Optimise and maintain (weeks 8-12)

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    44 Day Quick Start with a WFPBD

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      44 day quick start to a WFPBD

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    HANDBOOK- RECOVERY RECIPES

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      HANDBOOK Food ideas to get started with now!

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      Reflect, Plan and Act. How to get started on Healthy Eating for Mental Wellbeing Optimisation

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      Weekly meal plan and menu

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    PILLAR 2: Environment and Detoxification for brain injury recovery

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      P2. Module 16. Environment and Brain Injury Recovery-TEXT

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      P2. Module 16. Environment and Brain Injury Recovery-VIDEO

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      Quiz - Introduction to Environment

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      Environment Feedback

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    PILLAR 3: Movement for Brain Injury Recovery

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      P3. Module 17. Introduction to Movement and brain injury recovery- TEXT

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      P3. Module 17. Introduction to Movement and brain injury recovery- VIDEO

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      Movement Feedback

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      Reflect plan and Act

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    PILLAR 4: Sleep and Brain Recovery

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      Introduction to Sleep for Brain Recovery

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      .Quiz - Introduction to Sleep

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      Reflect, Plan and Act

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      P3. Module 17. Introduction to Movement and brain injury recovery- TEXT

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    PILLAR 5: Mind Management for Brain Recovery, Positivity, Purpose, & Stress reduction

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      An Overview of Mind Management for Brain Recovery

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      Reflect, Plan and Act

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      We would love your feedback!

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    PILLAR 6 : Connectivity with Others and Nature for Brain Recovery

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      Connecting with others and with nature for Brain Recovery

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      Reflect, plan and Act

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    PILLAR 7: Minimising harmful behaviours.

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      7. Minimising Harmful behaviours

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    How do I eat more?

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      How to get started Handbook