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Obesity Medicine
The food we eat can either contribute to good health or make us sick, depending on our choices. Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine said "Let food be they medicine, and medicine thy food." We have a very sick nation with much of our obesity/overweight, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer related to an unhealthy diet. Because many diseases are related to diet and lifestyle they are potentially preventable and reversible. An optimal diet is focused on vegetables, grains, legumes/beans, and fruits. With her training in Plant-based Nutrition, Culinary Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine Dr. Tallio has a passion for helping patients make healthier food choices that taste good and are satisfying.
Use of anti-obesity medications or bariatric surgery alone for weight loss does not necessarily lead to optimal health. For long term success it is best to combine these treatments with dietary changes.
Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine is a newer branch of medicine that educates and supports patients to make healthier life choices to prevent, reduce, or reverse disease. Diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management are important factors affecting health and wellness. Personal choices can direct people towards a path of health or a path of disease. Dr. Tallio believes that with coaching, proper education, and compassionate support, patients can be most successful at making healthier choices.
Dr. Tallio is a diplomat of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She is part of a movement to empower patients to make healthy lifestyle changes so there is less reliance on the medical system.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Tallio completed her residency training at the University of Michigan Medical Center and is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Physical Medicine, which is Dr. Tallio's focus, is a branch of medicine which involves the assessment and non-surgical management of musculoskeletal problems. Such problems include neck and back pain, joint pain, and soft tissue pain. Treatment varies depending on the diagnosis but may involve therapeutics such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage, medications, dietary changes, stress management and other integrative options.
Dr. Tallio is a diplomat of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Health Coaching
Dr. Tallio incorporates a coaching model when treating patients. With coaching, the patient is guided and supported on their journey towards better mental and physical health. This is done by helping people clarify their goals and vision, identify limiting beliefs and obstacles, and develop action plans for making progress. With coaching, Dr. Tallio acts as a “helper” not a “fixer.” When patients take responsibility for their own beliefs, thoughts, decisions, and behaviors they are empowered and able to achieve their highest potential.
Mind-Body Medicine
Based on thousands of years of healing traditions and a growing amount of research, Mind-Body Medicine treats people using a “wholeness” approach. This approach recognizes the healing ability of the mind, body, and spiritual natures of a person. Mind-body skills can be learned and used to help control physical and mental stress which is the root cause or contributing factor of many medical conditions such as heart disease, cancer, depression, and obesity. The approach also views “Food As Medicine” emphasizing the importance of a healthy diet. Mind-Body Medicine empowers patients to treat themselves, thereby relying less on the medical system for health and wellness.
Medical Cannabis
Dr. Tallio is an authorized medical cannabis practitioner. For information about medical cannabis in Kentucky visit the Office of Medical Cannabis website. Conditions qualifying for the use of medical cannabis currently includes:
Any type or form of cancer, regardless of stage
Chronic, debilitating pain
Epilepsy or any other seizure disorder
Multiple sclerosis, muscle spasms, or spasticity
Chronic nausea or cyclical vomiting syndrome that has been proven resistant to other conventional medical treatments
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Examples of Dietary Patterns Which Focus on Plant-Based Foods
Find one that fits your lifestyle and goals and I can work with you on transitioning your diet.
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DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)
Health-Conscious American Omnivorous
MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay)