Transcript Mind Body Connection PowerPoint

The Mind-Body
Connection
Lisa Washurn, DrPH, Assistant Professor - Health
What Is Stress?
• It depends
• No single definition
Symptoms of Stress
Jaw clenching
Ringing,
buzzing or
“popping”
sounds
Constipation
Diarrhea
Difficulty
concentrating
Gritting,
grinding teeth
Dry mouth
Neck ache,
back pain
Problems
swallowing
Frequent
colds,
infections
Heartburn,
stomach pain
Excess anxiety,
worry,
nervousness,
guilt
Difficulty
breathing,
frequent
sighing
Physical Effects of Stress
• Nervous system
• Musculoskeletal system
• Respiratory system
• Cardiovascular system
• Endocrine system
• Gastrointestinal system
• Reproductive system
Nervous System
Musculoskeletal System
Respiratory
System
Cardiovascular System
Endocrine System
Blood
Sugar ↑
Stress!
Insulin
↑
Cortisol
↑
Gastrointestinal System
Reproductive System
Stress…
Mindfulness
“The awareness that emerges through paying
attention on purpose, in the present moment, and
non-judgmentally to the unfolding of experience
moment to moment.”
~ Kabat-Zinn, 2003
Mindlessness
Mindfulness vs. Mindlessness
Mindfulness
• A practice
• A state of mind
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Attention
Awareness
Focus
Presence
Mindlessness
• Distractedness
• Inattention
• Lack of engagement
Practicing Mindfulness
Breath
Raisin Meditation
Meditation is like training a
puppy…