Lifestyle Medicine(LM)is a methodological advancement in contemporary medicine that relies mainly on medical health technology for treatment. It offers the dual benefits of improving the effectiveness of chronic disease prevention and treatment while simultaneously lowering medical expenses. In western countries， LM has already grown as a new medical field. This paper first discussed its origin and then compare LM to the traditional medicine on the basis of disciplinary connotation，clinical application，and social communication progress. This article suggested that both developed and developing countries should prioritize policy research on LM and build a LM system suitable for local health needs based on its clinical application and standardization，educational training，scientific research and industrialization.