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Learn Over Lunch:The Mind and Body Connection
Charge YOUR Mind!Change YOUR
Body!Cherish YOUR Life!Kristy Kudrna, RN, CWC, cPT
Bob Holtz Wellness Center
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Objectives:
I will understand how all aspects of wellness are interconnected.
I will understand how chronic stress affects my overall health.
I will understand how mindful behaviors and meditation can promote wellness.
I will become familiar with basic meditation practices.
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The Wellness Wheel
Assessment Tool
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Stress…“The disruption of the body’s homeostasis or a state of disharmony in response to a real or perceived challenge.”
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Bell Curve
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Homeostasis: Process by which the
body regulates its internal conditions to achieve equilibrium and maintain proper
bodily functions.
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Stress Hormones:
EpinephrineNorepinephrineCortisol
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Epinephrine and Norepinephrine
Increases:
Heart rate.Blood Pressure.Respiratory rate.Effects dissipate when stressful event is gone.
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Cortisol: In Small Amounts: Effects are quick burst of
energy, heightened memory functions, proper glucose metabolism, regulation of Blood Pressure, immune function.
Higher and Prolonged Levels: Impaired cognitive function, suppressed thyroid function, blood sugar imbalance, increased abdominal fat deposition (associated with cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and other health problems).
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Invoke the relaxation response and restore your balance with these
stress management tools.
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Occurs when the stress hormone levels return to normal.
Lowers heart rate.
Lowers blood pressure.
Reduces oxygen consumption.
Has anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects.
The Relaxation Response:
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Mindful Meditation: One approach to eliciting the relaxation response by focusing on breathing.
Mindful = Awareness and focus on the present moment.
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Once or twice per day for 10-20 minutes. Relaxed position with eyes closed. Repeat a word or concentrate on breathing:
“relaxation, rhythm, and ritual.”
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Meditation Time……
http://youtu.be/CySNhHVAokQ
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Resources
American Psychological Association http://www.apa.org
Harvard Health Publications http://www.health.harvard.edu
Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.org
University of Maryland Medical System http://umm.edu/health/medical/reports
Psychology Today http://www.pyschologytoday.com
Precision Nutrition http://www.precisionnutrition.com
www.mindfulness-solution.com