LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

As a retired medical professional, I embraced Lifestyle Medicine (LM) after a life-changing accident. I experienced firsthand how it supported my recovery, and it inspired a deep desire to share this knowledge—showing how these powerful, science-backed approaches can work alongside conventional medical treatments.

EVIDENCE-BASED

The mission is to share evidence from Lifestyle Medicine (LM) and empower you with strategies shown to support brain healing and recovery

SHORT AND LONGTERM BENEFITS

Lifestyle Medicine (LM) not only supports short-term improvement of symptoms, but also helps reduce the risk of long-term brain complications—a serious concern following a brain injury. By addressing key lifestyle factors, this approach supports both immediate recovery and long-term brain health, working alongside standard medical treatments

Dr Helen Monk

I’m a retired medical practitioner. Throughout my career, I was always interested in Lifestyle Medicine (LM), but it wasn’t until a significant head injury forced me to leave clinical practice that I started putting it into practice. I took a deep dive into LM—not just as a theory, but as a practical, daily approach to recovery and well-being. I experienced first-hand both the challenges and the benefits of putting it into action. Now, I’ve devoted this chapter of my life to educating and supporting people. My mission is to share what I’ve learned and help others tap into the power of LM—so they too can improve their health, one step at a time.

About the course

This "Let's Get Started" programme is designed for people who have an acquired brain injury, no matter what the underlying cause, and delves into the foundations of LM in more depth.  It covers the seven pillars of LM through engaging educational videos, quizzes, and written materials. There is a welcoming online community where you can ask questions, join webinars, and connect with others on similar journeys. If you need more support, you can access mentors who will help you with your recovery journey. Please join us on this journey. Share your experiences, grow with us, and help build a stronger, more supportive community. Sign up today—I look forward to meeting you!

Curriculum

18 Chapters · 59 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to the Brain Recovery Programme

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      Introduction to Brain Recovery Programme

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      Understanding Inflammation

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      Reflection 1

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      Making your own brain chemicals (Neurochemicals)

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      Module 4: The Seven Pillars of Brain Healing

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      How the Brain Recovery Programme works

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

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      Introductory Feedback

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      Reflection 2

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    Let's get started! CHAPTER 1 : Nutrition and Brain Recovery.

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      Module 1: Introduction to Nutrition

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      Module 2: Food is Medicine. The Basics of Good Nutrition for the Brain

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      Quiz - Food as Medicine

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      Module 3: Food as information for brain recovery

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      Quiz - Food as information for brain recovery

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      Reflection 3. Where are you now?

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      Module 4: The 5 PILLAR Nutrition Approach for Brain Recovery: A Whole-Person Guide

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      Reflection

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    PILLAR 1- A Whole Food Plant-based diet-WFPBD

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      Module 6: Pillar one, a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet: Practical Steps for Recovery

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      HANDBOOK Introduction

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

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      Handbook WFPBD

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

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    PILLAR TWO- What not to eat .

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      PILLAR TWO - What Not to Eat to Optimise Brain Recovery

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      Quiz - What not to eat for brain recovery

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      HANDBOOK- UPF and CARBOHYDRATE ASSESSMENT

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    PILLAR 3- What to drink

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      Module 15: Pillar Three- Drinks to Optimise Brain Recovery

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      Quiz - Drinks for brain recovery

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      HANDBOOK -Drinks for brain recovery

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    PILLAR 4 - FEAST

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      Module 16 : Pillar Four -FEAST

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      HANDBOOK FEAST

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    PILLAR 5- Sustainability

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      Module 17: Sustainable Eating — Good for Your Brain, Good for the Planet

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      Quiz - Sustainable eating for brain recovery

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      HANDBOOK SUSTAINABLE EATING

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    A healthy mouth and teeth for brain recovery

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      A healthy mouth and teeth for brain recovery

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    Brain Recovery Accountability Schedule

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      Transitioning to a nutrient dense diet after a brain injury

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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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    CHAPTER 2: Environment and Detoxification for brain injury recovery

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      Environment and Brain Injury Recovery

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      Quiz - Introduction to Environment

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      Environment Feedback

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    CHAPTER 3: Movement for Brain Injury Recovery

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      Introduction to Movement and brain injury recovery

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      Movement Feedback

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      Reflect plan and Act

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    CHAPTER 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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    CHAPTER 5: Mind Management for Brain iRcovery, 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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    CHAPTER 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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    Chapter 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

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