Empowering families to achieve lasting health…
Welcome to Endocrine Lifestyle Pediatrics
Endocrine Lifestyle (MD) — ELM Pediatrics is the only pediatric clinic in Arkansas specializing in lifestyle medicine (LM) and pediatric endocrinology with a focus on root-cause treatment for lifestyle-related pediatric endocrine conditions such as pre-diabetes, PCOS, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol. Our evidence-based approach combines traditional and lifestyle-based care to improve long-term health outcomes. Our mission is to help you and your child build healthy habits today that will support their well-being for a lifetime. By focusing on the root cause of disease—not just managing symptoms—we are empowering families to achieve lasting health.
Our other services include diagnosis, management, screening, and education for:
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For some individuals with hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, symptoms like weight gain and fatigue can persist even when thyroid lab results are within the normal range. A lifestyle medicine approach—focused on anti-inflammatory nutrition, optimal physical activity, and restorative sleep—can help alleviate these symptoms and support overall well-being.
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If you're concerned about metabolic dysfunction or want to take proactive steps to prevent it, we offer comprehensive screening and personalized lifestyle recommendations to support optimal metabolic health.
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Endocrinology can be complex, and sorting through the vast amount of information online can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for clear, reliable answers from a specialist, we’re here to help. Schedule a one-time consultation for expert guidance on pediatric endocrine conditions. We offer 20-, 40-, and 60-minute educational appointments, available both virtually and in person, to address your questions and provide the clarity you need. Let us help you make informed decisions about your child's health with evidence-based, personalized care.
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Interested in personalized guidance on how to incorporate lifestyle change into your care plan? Contact us to schedule a free meet and greet to determine your needs and the best path forward.
What is Lifestyle Medicine?
Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a first-line approach to treating chronic conditions. LM-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person care, prescribing targeted lifestyle changes to treat—and, in some cases, reverse—certain conditions when used intensively.
Many of the conditions we treat stem from underlying metabolic imbalances. If these root causes are not addressed, patients often require lifelong medications while remaining at risk for other diseases linked to poor metabolic health. By optimizing medical nutrition therapy and other key lifestyle factors, we can improve or even reverse insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction—the driving forces behind many chronic conditions.
When necessary, we incorporate pharmacotherapy alongside lifestyle interventions, following evidence-based guidelines established by leading medical societies. Our goal is to empower patients with sustainable, science-backed strategies for long-term health.
Example of how Lifestyle Medicine guidelines align with the latest American Diabetes Association Guidelines:
“Youth with overweight/obesity and type 2 diabetes and their families should be provided with developmentally and culturally appropriate comprehensive lifestyle programs that are integrated with diabetes management to achieve a 7-10% decrease in excess weight. Adolescents should be encouraged to participate in at least 60 min. of moderate to vigorous activity daily with muscle and bone strength training at least 3 days/week and to decrease sedentary behavior. Nutrition for youth with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, like for all children and adolescents, should focus on healthy eating patterns and emphasize consumption of nutrient-dense, high-quality foods, and decreased consumption of calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods, particularly sugar-added beverages. Intensive lifestyle interventions focusing on weight loss, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and dysglycemia are important to prevent overt macular disease in early adulthood.”