About this platform

This platform offers powerful tools to present medical and lifestyle information clearly. Below you can see the possibilities through examples from the current content.

1. Medical Fact Sheets

The platform contains extensive fact sheets on specific topics, written by medical specialists.

17+ Fact Sheets

From berberine to heart rate variability - in-depth information about supplements, conditions and lifestyle factors.

Medically reviewed

All fact sheets are written or reviewed by dr. Yvo Sijpkens, internist and specialist in lifestyle medicine.

Examples of available fact sheets:

Category	Examples
Metabolic health	Remission of metabolic diseases, Brain insulin resistance
Hormones	Andropause, Hypothyroidism, PCOS
Heart & vessels	Endothelial dysfunction, Heart rate variability
Behaviour & well-being	Emotional eating, Family stress
Supplements	Berberine, Omega-3 index

2. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Each fact sheet contains an interactive FAQ section with frequently asked questions. These are also offered in a structured way to search engines (FAQ Schema) for better findability.

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What is this knowledge base?

This is the knowledge base of Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn — part of gezondland.org. It offers medically substantiated information about preventing and reversing chronic conditions through lifestyle interventions.

Who writes the content?

The medical fact sheets are written by dr. Yvo Sijpkens (internist, Haaglanden Medical Centre) and other specialists. Articles are medically reviewed by experts in lifestyle medicine.

What is Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn?

Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn is committed to the transformation from sick care to health care. With more than 2000 diabetes reversals and 9000+ people helped, we prove that chronic conditions are often reversible with the right lifestyle approach.

Is this information freely available?

Yes, all information is freely accessible. For further guidance and community support, you can become a member of the Lifestyle Community of Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn.

3. Information Blocks

To highlight important information, we use different types of blocks.

4. Tabs for Different Perspectives

Useful to split information for different target groups or approaches.

Nutritional interventions

Therapeutic carbohydrate restriction (TCR)
Ketogenic metabolic therapy
Protein-rich, unprocessed nutrition
Reducing ultra-processed food

5. Step-by-step Plans

Ideal for practical protocols and guides.

Measure and map risk

Have blood pressure, weight, fasting glucose, HbA1c and lipid profile determined.
Adjust nutrition

Start with carbohydrate restriction: eliminate liquid sugars and ultra-processed snacks.
Build up physical activity

Start with 30 minutes of walking daily and gradually build up strength training.
Optimise sleep and stress

Optimise sleep hygiene and plan daily relaxation moments.
Evaluation after 3-6 months

Re-evaluate metabolic parameters, symptoms and quality of life.

6. SEO & Findability

All medical articles contain structured data for search engines:

MedicalArticleSchema - Marks content as medical article with author, keywords and description
FAQSchema - Makes frequently asked questions findable in search results
Canonical URLs - Refers to the original source for republished content

7. Conditions & Programmes

In addition to fact sheets, the platform also contains extensive articles about conditions and treatment programmes.

Conditions

In-depth articles about insulin resistance, metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular disease.

Programmes

Information about the 2Diabeat approach and the GLI lifestyle programme.

8. Author Information

Each fact sheet contains information about the author with a link to more background.

View an example fact sheet

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Medische Disclaimer: De informatie van Stichting Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn over leefstijl, ziektes en stoornissen mag niet worden opgevat als medisch advies. In geen geval adviseren wij mensen om hun bestaande behandeling te veranderen. We raden mensen met chronische aandoeningen aan om zich over hun behandeling goed door bevoegde medische professionals te laten adviseren.

Medical Disclaimer: The information provided by Stichting Je Leefstijl Als Medicijn regarding lifestyle, diseases, and disorders should not be construed as medical advice. Under no circumstances do we advise people to alter their existing treatment. We recommend that people with chronic conditions seek advice regarding their treatment from qualified medical professionals.