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The Mind-Body Connection. Lisa Washurn, DrPH , Assistant Professor - Health. What Is Stress?. It depends No single definition. Chronic. Acute. Symptoms of Stress. Neck ache, back pain. Gritting, grinding teeth. Jaw clenching. Ringing, buzzing or “popping” sounds. Problems swallowing.
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The Mind-Body Connection Lisa Washurn, DrPH, Assistant Professor - Health
What Is Stress? • It depends • No single definition Chronic Acute
Symptoms of Stress Neck ache, back pain Gritting, grinding teeth Jaw clenching Ringing, buzzing or “popping” sounds Problems swallowing Dry mouth Frequent colds, infections Heartburn, stomach pain Constipation Diarrhea Difficulty breathing, frequent sighing Excess anxiety, worry, nervousness, guilt Difficulty concentrating
Physical Effects of Stress • Nervous system • Musculoskeletal system • Respiratory system • Cardiovascular system • Endocrine system • Gastrointestinal system • Reproductive system
Stress… Reduce Manage
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 Mindlessness Distractedness Inattention Lack of engagement • A practice • A state of mind • Attention • Awareness • Focus • Presence