What is CHIP? The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) - formerly - 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.
Why does CHIP exist? 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 systems. These diseases include:
Heart Disease
Stroke
Hypertension
Diabetes
Overweight
Certain adult cancers
Diverticular disease
Constipation
Heartburn
Arthritis
Impotence
Depression/Anxiety
Fatigue
Normalise Blood Pressure
Many CHIP participants that are hypertensive at the start of the program dramatically reduce and sometimes eliminate their need for medication.
Lower Cholesterol
19.8% reduction in average total cholesterol in 30 days for those with baseline cholesterol of higher than 280mg/dl (7.24 mmol/l).
Lower Fasting Blood Glucose
19.9% reduction in average fasting plasma glucose in 30 days for those with baseline fasting plasma glucose of higher than 125mg/dl (6.94 mmol/l).
Lower BMI
Participants report reduced BMI by the average of 3% within just 30 days and with long term adherence to the lifestyle resulting in achieving ideal body weight.
We have a team of registered trained facilitators that run this fantastic program 1-2 times each year depending on demand.
Contact us for more on the info sessions and programs Lyn Vincent: 022 027 4410 Lisa Liggett: 021 117 9667 Email: health@dargavillesda.nz
