Physical activity, lifestyle, exercise and habits are also considered. For example, patients with Lüng  disorders are told to pay special attention to regularity of lifestyle (eg. eating, sleeping and excretory function), find time for calm activities and socializing, and exercise in ways that promote good overall circulation, using techniques such as yoga. Individuals suffering from a Tripa  disorder should avoid situations causing conflict. They should avoid direct, excessive exposure to the sun and engage in physical activities which relax them. Patients with Bädkën  disorders should keep warm and perform vigorous exercise such as running or dancing. Swimming is not appropriate if it involves immersion in cold water. In the case of a combined disorder such as Mukpo , behavioral modification is tailored to the particular form the illness takes.

In recommending an appropriate diet, Tibetan physicians consider which types of food are harmful and which might be beneficial, the amount of food to be eaten, the number of meals per day and the proper meal times. Food is analyzed based on its qualities and nature as defined by a five element theory. The characteristics and therefore the nature of all matter then result from the qualities of these elements individually or in combination. Specific arrangements of the five elements which occur during embryological development form the three basic principles of physical function (Wind, Bile, Phlegm). This is important because the taste of different foods, their resulting natures, and therefore their effects on the human organism are also dictated by the specific arrangements of elements which make up the food. This principle enables practitioners to think intelligently about diet and health relative to each individual patient's  lifestyle, environment and health condition.

Typically, two to four formulas are prescribed, to be taken each day at specific times. Morning remedies commonly include those for Bädkën  disorders or digestive disorders. Afternoon remedies are typically used to treat Tripa disorders. Remedies given in the late afternoon or evening are usually given to treat Lüng  disorders. Ultimately, the organization of the prescription is based on both the doctor's judgment and the patient's lifestyle.

If the above treatments are not sufficient to cure the illness, physicians employ therapies such as acupuncture, moxabustion, cupping, massage, and inhalation therapy.

Based on the centuries-old Buddhist study of the mind, Tibetan medicine gives priority to factors of psychological and spiritual development in its definition of health. It seeks to understand and explain the nature and reason for the suffering we experience in our lives.