Melbourne GP Dr. Avi Charlton has released Prescribing Lifestyle, a book providing evidence-based strategies for sustainable weight loss, diabetes prevention, and metabolic health. Drawing on 20+ years of practice, she highlights practical approaches centered on hormone balance, nutrition, stress management, and sleep optimisation.
Melbourne, Australia - A growing number of Australians are seeking alternatives to fad diets and unsustainable health plans. Answering this demand, Melbourne-based GP and author Dr. Avi Charlton has released her new book Prescribing Lifestyle, which draws upon her two decades of clinical practice to offer a science-driven roadmap for achieving long-term weight loss and protecting metabolic health.
With rates of obesity and diabetes continuing to rise, the book provides a timely resource for individuals seeking to take control of their health through practical, evidence-based approaches. Rather than promoting restrictive dieting or short-term fixes, Prescribing Lifestyle explores the connections between nutrition, hormone balance, behaviour, and lifestyle choices in a way that is both accessible and actionable.
“Prescribing lifestyle as the first line of defence helps Australians lose weight, prevent disease, and create truly vibrant health,” explains Dr. Charlton. “Small but powerful daily changes in sleep hygiene, activity, stress management, and routines become the true path to long-term success.”
The book delves into several key areas of health:
Why most diets fail - and how focusing on lifestyle medicine offers practical alternatives.
The role of hormones in metabolism - examining how insulin, cortisol, and other hormones affect weight regulation.
Nutrition demystified - understanding the truth about fats, carbohydrates, and protein in everyday diets.
The importance of sleep and stress management - how quality rest and emotional health directly impact weight.
Breathing and health - exploring how breathing patterns influence metabolism and overall function.
Practical applications - including meal planning tips and strategies for long-term adherence.
In addition to the book, Dr. Charlton extends her message through The Prescribing Lifestyle Podcast. Each episode highlights case studies, patient stories, and expert interviews that bring the principles of lifestyle medicine to life. This multimedia approach ensures readers and listeners alike are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and motivation needed to begin their own journey toward better health.
Dr. Charlton’s expertise is grounded not only in her Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners but also in her specialist training through Nutrition Network, bringing both clinical expertise and nutritional science together. She is also the founder of the Melbourne Low Carb Clinic, which provides in-person and telehealth consultations, individualised health plans, follow-up appointments, and online courses, including the popular 8-Week Complete Guide to Low Carb Course.
The clinic operates from several locations in Melbourne—including Wantirna, Pascoe Vale South, and South Yarra—and supports clients nationwide via telehealth services. The personalised approach emphasises collaboration, with treatment plans designed to complement care patients may already be receiving from their regular GP.
According to a clinic spokesperson, “Dr. Charlton will listen to your concerns, assess your nutritional needs, and design an individualised treatment plan. She places an emphasis on real food, practical changes, and strategies that patients can sustain for life.”
The release of Prescribing Lifestyle underscores the growing importance of lifestyle medicine in Australia’s public health conversation. By equipping readers with tools to improve sleep, manage stress, eat smarter, and understand their metabolism, the book empowers patients to become active participants in their own well-being.
Ultimately, Dr. Charlton’s mission through both her writing and clinical practice is to shift the focus from temporary dieting solutions to long-term health transformation. As she emphasises, the foundation of vibrant health is built upon daily decisions, personalised care, and the understanding that prevention is more sustainable than cure.
Prescribing Lifestyle is now available for readers who are ready to make lasting changes and explore a holistic approach to health and weight management.
For more information about the book, podcast, or Melbourne Low Carb Clinic services, visit: https://mlcclinic.com.au/my-book/. Melbourne Low Carb Clinic - Dr Avi Charlton City: Wantirna Address: 1/623 Boronia Rd, Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia Website: https://mlcclinic.com.au/ Phone: +61411883829 Email: avi.charlton@mlcclinic.com.au