Dr. Lisa Belisle

Making Change: The Power of Three

By Lisa M. Belisle, MD, MPH

Originally published January/February 2010, Parent & Family

All Schoolhouse Rock followers know that “Three is a Magic Number.” According to the classic Saturday morning ditty, three is useful in the world of triangles, tricycles and tripods.  Singer Jack Johnson reminds us that three is also linked to environmental awareness, as in “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” Yes, three is marvelous for many things--including behavior change.  Need to lose weight, stop smoking or start exercising?  Think three.

Dr. Lisa Belisle

Dr. Lisa Belisle is a physician trained in family and preventive medicine, public health and acupuncture. In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Lisa is a writer, teacher and mother of three.  She was formerly in a solo family medicine practice, and was a medical advisor for the MaineHealth system for more than a decade.

Dr. Lisa's current health practice focuses on medical acupuncture, stress management, diet, exercise and lifestyle counseling for optimizing health, healing injuries and minimizing chronic problems.

Beginning on September 18, 2011, Dr. Lisa will host an hourlong podcast and radio show each Sunday at 11 am on WLOB 1310 AM (Portland, ME)/streaming WLOB.

Dr. Lisa will also appear on Thursday mornings at 6:50 with Ray Richardson on WLOB 1310 AM (Portland, ME)/WPME TV/streaming WLOB, beginning on September 15. 

Summaries of Dr. Lisa's radio show and Thursday morning segments are available here.