Being Peace: Stress Reduction with Dr. Georgia Tetlow
Welcome!
About Georgia Tetlow, MD
• Graduate Fellow, University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
• CEO, Founder of Philadelphia Integrative Medicine
• Clinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine Thomas Jefferson Medical College
• Yoga Teacher for 20 years• Mindfulness teacher
Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ [email protected]
MissionPhiladelphia Integrative Medicine offers a comprehensive approach to health and healing which recognizes the whole person, and champions self-care for health, illness recovery and prevention through education, inspiration and empowerment.
Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ [email protected]
Philadelphia Integrative Medicine offers a comprehensive approach to health and healing which recognizes the whole person, and champions self-care for health, illness recovery and prevention through education, inspiration and empowerment.
Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ [email protected]
Services
“Integrative medicine honors the innate ability of the body to heal, values the relationship between patient and physician, and integrates complementary and alternative medicine to support the organism and facilitate healing.”
---Victoria Maizes, MD Executive DirectorUniversity of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ [email protected]
Stress Reduction Agenda!
• Overview of interventions– Today’s focus: Mind-Body
Medicine• What is stress?• Stress & Wellness
Physiology• Breathing Practice• A Helpful Supplement
Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ [email protected]
Stress Reduction
• Many evidenced-based interventions– Exercise– Diet– Social Connection– Play/Recreation– Work/Life balance– Many others!
Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ [email protected]
Mind-Body Interventions
• Biofeedback• Meditation, Yoga, Tai Chi,
Qi Gong• Art, music, or dance
therapy• Group support• Hypnosis• Autogenic training• Guided visualization• Mindful Breathing• Mindfulness
Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ [email protected]
What is stress?
Mind-Body State• Learned behavior• Not determined by
circumstances• “Organism’s response to
environment and pressures”• Response to external & internal
stimuli– Thoughts, feelings, sensations
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Real or IMAGINED Threat =Same Physiological Response
• Imagined scenarios of threat or failure• Perceived stress (change needed that may
overwhelm resources)• Comparison of actual situation with a desired ideal• Degradation of self or present situation (low self
esteem, negativity)
Stressful Cognitions
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Chronic Health Conditions Related to Stress
• Thyroid, endocrine burnout, infertility• Upper body obesity, diabetes, stroke• Depleted neurotransmitters: anhedonia,
depression, suicide• Anxiety, eating disorders• High blood pressure• Myocardial ischemia, coronary artery dz• Dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis
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Chronic Health Conditions Related to Stress continued…
• Osteoporosis• Immune suppression• Autoimmune, stress-related diseases
(Psoriasis, lupus, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, chemical sensitivity, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, allergies)
• Cancer
Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ [email protected]
What is mental health?
• I am ok• Openness to experience• Freedom from compulsion, unconscious
behavior• Ability to connect with self and other people• Ability to cope with setbacks• Presence
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STRESS AND WELLNESS PHYSIOLOGY
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SNS and PNS
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• Hard wired to two basic mind-body states– We need both states– Out of balance if can’t transition
• Global imbalance:– Chronic activation/emergency– High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes
Stress and Wellness Physiology
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Mindfulness – What is it?
Paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.
Jon Kabat-Zinn
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Mindfulness
• Breath – Body – Present• Accepting what’s in us and around
us• Feel• Learning to watch thoughts, rather
than react
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Breathing Practice
Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ [email protected]
Reasons to Practice: Real Examples
• Be where I am• To learn to focus, to concentrate and relax and
focus on one thing• Be less anxious, not to fear or run away from
negative thoughts • Increased gratitude
Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ [email protected]
Downloads for Home Practice
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Receive a 30 Minute Phone Consultation for $79Must email or schedule online by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
– Go to: https://phillyim.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php– Choose the last appointment type in menu that reads:
Webinar Participant Offer – 30 Minute Phone Consultation $79.00
– OR send email to: [email protected] WEBINAR OFFER in the subject and we will contact you
to schedule.
Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ [email protected]
Upcoming Webinar!
• Nutrition and Mood• Friday March 8, 12-1pm– Learn about the role of diet, absorption and
supplements for mood stability and wellness!
• Webinars: less than $20
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Thank you!
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Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ [email protected]