CHIP is a complete health improvement program that covers all the essential elements of a healthy lifestyle.
The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is offered in community or organisational group settings supporting you in making fundamental lifestyle changes. These changes are, most importantly proven to lower disease risk factors within just 10-12 weeks.
Each program is 1 to 1.5 hours long and includes the introduction of key lifestyle medicine concepts, group discussion and depending on the program environment, physical exercises and cooking classes. Participants are encouraged to learn, explore and adopt new ways of living that will subsequently support optimum health. Learning resources include textbook, workbook, recipe book and facilitator support.
Maryanne Turvin says the Complete Health Improvement Program changed her life.
“I’m on no medicine at 62… Last year I didn’t get sick at all, and I was under a lot of stress. For me not to get sick at all last year was amazing, and I’m seeing it again this year. My immune system has kicked in. This has made a big difference in my well-being”, says Maryanne Turvin.
Before participating in CHIP, Turvin says she had arthritis, neuroma (nerve inflammation), high cholesterol and she was told she carried a high risk for developing diabetes. Now, Turvin says her neuroma “cleared up” and so has her arthritis.
“My cholesterol is down almost 100 points without any medication, and my blood sugar went down greatly. All the things that people worry about as they age, I am improving on.”
What impact does CHIP have on the individual?
CHIP Impact
For participants at the highest risk after 30 days
19.8% Total cholesterol (initial >280mg/dl)
16.1% LDL cholesterol (initial > 190mg/dl)
44.1% Triglycerides (initial > 500mg/dl)
19.9% Fasting plasma glucose (> 125mg/dl)
3.2% Body mass
10.4% Participants with metabolic syndrome
SOURCE: Rankin, P., Morton, D. P et al. (2012). Effectiveness of a Volunteer-Delivered Lifestyle Modification Program for Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors. American Journal of Cardiology, 109(1), 82–86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2011.07.069
CHIP Impact
For participants at the highest risk after 3-5 years
6% Total cholesterol (initial >280mg/dl)
2% LDL cholesterol (initial > 190mg/dl)
27% Triglycerides (initial > 500mg/dl)
6% Fasting plasma glucose (> 125mg/dl)
3% Body mass index
*67% Still compliant, with no follow-up
SOURCE: Kent, L., Morton, D., Hurlow, T., Rankin, P., Hanna, A., & Diehl, H. (2013). Long-term effectiveness of the community-based Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) lifestyle intervention: A cohort study. BMJ Open, 3(11), e003751. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003751
CHIP Impact
Case study: Lifestyle Medical, CA
HgbA1C average start = 8.4; finish = 6.2
Average change = 2.2 = 25%
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What impact does CHIP have on the individual?
The impact of CHIP for participants at the highest risk after 30 days
19.8% Total cholesterol (initial >280mg/dl)
16.1% LDL cholesterol (initial > 190mg/dl)
44.1% Triglycerides (initial > 500mg/dl)
19.9% Fasting plasma glucose (> 125mg/dl)
3.2% Body mass
10.4% Participants with metabolic syndrome
SOURCE: Rankin, P., Morton, D. P et al. (2012). Effectiveness of a Volunteer-Delivered Lifestyle Modification Program for Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors. American Journal of Cardiology, 109(1), 82–86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2011.07.069
The impact of CHIP for participants at the highest risk after 3-5 years
6% Total cholesterol (initial >280mg/dl)
2% LDL cholesterol (initial > 190mg/dl)
27% Triglycerides (initial > 500mg/dl)
6% Fasting plasma glucose (> 125mg/dl)
3% Body mass index
*67% Still compliant, with no follow-up
SOURCE: Kent, L., Morton, D., Hurlow, T., Rankin, P., Hanna, A., & Diehl, H. (2013). Long-term effectiveness of the community-based Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) lifestyle intervention: A cohort study. BMJ Open, 3(11), e003751. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003751
The impact of CHIP Case study: Lifestyle Medical, CA
HgbA1C average start = 8.4; finish = 6.2
Average change = 2.2 = 25%
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CHIP is flexible and interactive.
Our programs are offered in a number of ways. With virtual, in-person, and hybrid delivery options including live webinars and face-to-face interventions, it’s no surprise more than 7 out of 10 participants complete the program. Our on-line platform is supplemented with physical workbooks, lab results, and community connection.
Learn CHIP through an Organisation
Corporations, small businesses, educational institutions and health facilities are just some examples of organisations hosting CHIP for employees during lunch hour or after work sessions. This offers employers the benefit of having employees enjoy optimal health, while employees feel the benefits throughout their life both at work and at home.
Do CHIP with a Medical Practitioner
Dietitians, Doctors and Nutritionists are able to use CHIP within their practice to promote scientifically proven lifestyle practices and principles to medically treat many chronic health conditions. Practitioners are able to be fully engaged with their patient and to monitor closely their chronic and acute conditions as they adopt lifestyle changes. CHIP can be used with 1:1 consultations, or Shared Medical Appointments, with medical appointments being billed along with other care options.
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