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Being Peace: Stress Reduction with Dr. Georgia Tetlow

Welcome!. Being Peace: Stress Reduction with Dr. Georgia Tetlow. About Georgia Tetlow, MD . Graduate Fellow , University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine CEO, Founder of Philadelphia Integrative Medicine

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Being Peace: Stress Reduction with Dr. Georgia Tetlow

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  1. Welcome! Being Peace: Stress Reduction with Dr. Georgia Tetlow

  2. 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 ~ info@philly-im.com

  3. Mission 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 ~ info@philly-im.com

  4. Services Philadelphia Integrative Medicine offers a comprehensive approach to health and healing which recognizes the whole person, and champions self-carefor health, illness recovery and prevention through education, inspiration and empowerment. Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

  5. “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 Director University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

  6. 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 ~ info@philly-im.com

  7. 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 ~ info@philly-im.com

  8. 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 ~ info@philly-im.com

  9. What is stress? Mind-Body State • Learned behavior • Not determined by circumstances • “Organism’s response to environment and pressures” • Response to external & internalstimuli • Thoughts, feelings, sensations Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

  10. Stressful Cognitions 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) Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

  11. 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 Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

  12. 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 ~ info@philly-im.com

  13. 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 Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

  14. Stress and Wellness Physiology Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

  15. SNS and PNS Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

  16. Stress and Wellness Physiology • 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 Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

  17. Mindfulness – What is it? Paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. Jon Kabat-Zinn Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

  18. Mindfulness • Breath – Body –Present • Accepting what’s in us and around us • Feel • Learning to watch thoughts, rather than react Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

  19. Breathing Practice Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

  20. 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 ~ info@philly-im.com

  21. Downloads for Home Practice Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

  22. Receive a 30 Minute Phone Consultation for $79 Must 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: info@philly-im.com Put WEBINAR OFFER in the subject and we will contact you to schedule. Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

  23. 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 Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

  24. Thank you! www.philly-im.com 888-702-7974info@philly-im.com Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ 888.702.7974 ~ info@philly-im.com

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