Ornish Lifestyle Medicine is the only program with published scientific data that shows reversal of heart disease without medication or surgery. The 9-week online program is available to eligible Blue Shield of California members.
91%
reduction in reported angina (chest pain) in 9 weeks
46%
increase in exercise capacity
49%
decrease in depression scores
Session 1
Love More
9–10
am108
113
Session 2
Move More
11–12
pmSession 3
Eat Well
12–1
pm115
Session 1
Love More
9–10
am108
113
Session 2
Move More
11–12
pmSession 3
Eat Well
12–1
pm115
Session 1
Love More
9–10
am108
113
Session 2
Move More
11–12
pmSession 3
Eat Well
12–1
pm115
Session 2
Stress Less
11–12
pmEat Well: Enjoy two weeks of nourishing, fresh, and delicious meals while learning quick and easy ways to prepare them at home
Move More: Experience the vitality that comes from daily moderate cardio and strength training with a heart rate monitor, scale, and blood pressure cuff for tracking your vitals
Stress Less: Learn a range of techniques to relax, release stress and react in healthier ways with an activity mat and props
Love More: Unlock the healing power of community by feeling connected and supported at every step with an online support group
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Get set up for success with everything you’ll need to reverse your heart disease, from the comfort of your home or wherever you may be, at no additional cost to you!
Track vitals with your heart rate monitor, scale and blood pressure cuff.
Get fit, relax and restore with your activity mat, props and practice videos.
Session 3
Eat Well
12–1
pmDelicious & nutritious meals, conveniently delivered to your doorstep twice each week, at no additional cost to you! Enjoy savoring your food while you learn friendly ways to shop cook and eat well at home and on the go!
Lose an average of 10 pounds and gain heart health with a nourishing breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.
Stay energized and on track with two tasty snacks every day.
Session 4
Love More
1–2
pmShare your transformative lifestyle journey with a small steady group with whom you can feel safe, connected and supported
Your physician will be kept apprised of your progress, and will continue to supervise all therapeutic decisions regarding your care
You will be guided at every step with ongoing support by a consistent multi-disciplinary team of specialists:
Physician
Nurse
Stress Management Specialist
Exercise Physiologist
Registered Dietitian
Clinical Psychologist
Get empowered to optimize your lifestyle, whenever and wherever it is most convenient for you! From yoga and meditation practices, to cardio and strength training workouts, you’ll find your zone!
Batch Cooking
Eat Well
15 min
Session 4
Eat Well
5–6
pmBatch Cooking
Eat Well
15 min
Strength Training
Move More
30 min
Session 2
Move More
10–11
amStrength Training
Move More
30 min
Gentle Stretch
Stress Less
60 min
Session 3
Stress Less
9–10
amGentle Stretch
Stress Less
60 min
Resistance Training
Move More
30 min
Session 1
Move More
4–5
pmResistance Training
Move More
30 min
Cooking Demo: Lasagna
Eat Well
60 min
Session 4
Eat Well
5–6
pmCooking Demo: Lasagna
Eat Well
60 min
Jennifer
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I've had tremendous results.
“I wouldn’t have been able to do it if it hadn’t been a virtual program from the comfort of my home. The first thing I noticed was that my blood pressure stabilized. For years I had a lot of pressure in my chest (angina), and yet ever since 3 or 4 weeks of starting the program, it has been completely alleviated; that was a huge thing!”
Allen
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The results were beyond my wildest imagination.
“I’ve seen a reduction in my A1c, so I’m no longer diabetic. I’ve also seen a reduction in my blood pressure and asthma, and I eliminated my acid reflux and COPD. I even lost close to 30 pounds!”
Dan
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I felt like I had worth again.
I played a straight set of 8 tunes for an hour and a half parade; I could remember the order of the songs, and make the transitions from tune to tune without messing up or getting confused about what tune I was playing, which were all problems I had before which was so unpleasant I stopped playing music. Yet now, It just went like clockwork again. I’m crying because I’m so happy that I could do that again.
Get empowered to reverse your heart disease, and transform your life from wherever you are.
Did you know?
Ornish Lifestyle Medicine has better outcomes and completion rates (>90%) than standard cardiac rehabilitation.
Preventive Medicine Research Institute
Dean Ornish, M.D., and his colleagues at the non-profit Preventive Medicine Research Institute in collaboration with Harvard Medical School, the University of California, San Francisco and other leading academic institutions, have conducted a series of research studies scientifically proven in peer-reviewed randomized trials to prevent and often even reverse the progression of many of the most common and costly chronic diseases such as heart disease. This may include significantly improving cognition and function in many patients with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Review the evidenceThe Journal of the American Medical Association
Slow, stop & often reverse the progression of coronary heart disease
The Lancet Oncology
Slowing cellular aging by lengthening telomeres
The Journal of the American Medical Association
Improved cardiac blood flow (PET)
Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy
May improve cognition and function in early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
The Journal of Urology
Slow, stop, & often reverse the progression of early prostate cancer
The American Journal of Cardiology
Lifestyle changes reduce inflammation
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Changing lifestyle beneficially changes genes
American Journal of Health Promotion
Sustainable lifestyle changes are feasible in larger populations
Int’l Journal of Disease Reversal & Prevention
A new unifying theory of lifestyle medicine
The Journal of the American Medical Association
Slow, stop & often reverse the progression of coronary heart disease
The Lancet Oncology
Slowing cellular aging by lengthening telomeres
The Journal of the American Medical Association
Improved cardiac blood flow (PET)
Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy
May improve cognition and function in early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
The Journal of Urology
Slow, stop, & often reverse the progression of early prostate cancer
The American Journal of Cardiology
Lifestyle changes reduce inflammation
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Changing lifestyle beneficially changes genes
American Journal of Health Promotion
Sustainable lifestyle changes are feasible in larger populations
Int’l Journal of Disease Reversal & Prevention
A new unifying theory of lifestyle medicine
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Joy of living is sustainable. Fear of dying is not.
Dean Ornish
Founder and CEO of Ornish Lifestyle Medicine
The Transformative Power of Ornish Lifestyle Medicine
Ornish Lifestyle Medicine remains the only program with published scientific data that show reversal of coronary heart disease progression.
Learn how to reverse–undo–the progression of many of the most common and costly chronic diseases.
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