Book excerpt: YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE I believe the secret to sustaining a new lifestyle is not deprivation but addition and building the right habits at the right time. This book is designed to help you do just that. It's not just about mental or physical health, it's about lifestyle habits that will last a lifetime. After much success using my integrative health counseling programs with clients, I decided to write a "user manual." In Prescription for Change, we will not only tap into the psychology of behavior change but nourish it with nutrition counseling. Then, we will deconstruct states that keep us stuck and learn how to use your lifestyle as medicine. I truly feel that I have discovered a prescription for change! Blending psychology, biology, and neurology, I believe we can use the miraculous organ of the brain to help us change unwanted habits and behaviors. By adding the art and science behind mindfulness and meditation at the right time and place, you start to change and adopt habits that become second nature. You can refer to my website, www.restorebodybalance.com, for additional information. Let's begin your journey! Colleen A. Burns is an Integrative Health Counselor in the Boston, MA area. Practicing as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor for 20 years led her to enhance her credentials with scientifically based nutritional therapies, meditation and mindfulness education. Her innovative approach to health and wellness makes the path toward restoration in all facets of your life achievable and long-lasting.