Lifestyle medicine (LM) is a methodological advancement in contemporary medicine that relies heavily on medical health technology for treatment. It offers th0e dual benefit of improving the effectiveness of chronic illness prevention and treatment while simultaneously lowering medical costs. In Western countries, LM has already grown as a new medical field. Based on an overview of the origin of LM, a comparison of its similarities and differences with traditional medicine, and a summary of its disciplinary connotation, clinical application, and social communication progress, this article suggests that both developed and developing countries should prioritize policy research on LM and its clinical application and development. Factors including standardization, education and training, research, and industrialization all contribute to the establishment and development of an effective LM system that is appropriate for local health needs.