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 ~ ~

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 ~ ~

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 ~ ~ 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 Director University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ ~

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 ~ ~

Stress Reduction Many evidenced-based interventions – Exercise – Diet – Social Connection – Play/Recreation – Work/Life balance – Many others! Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ ~

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 ~ ~

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 Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ ~

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 Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ ~

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 ~ ~

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 ~ ~

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 ~ ~

STRESS AND WELLNESS PHYSIOLOGY Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ ~

SNS and PNS Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ ~

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 Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ ~

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 ~ ~

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 ~ ~

Breathing Practice Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ ~

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 ~ ~

Downloads for Home Practice Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ ~

Receive a 30 Minute Phone Consultation for $79 Must or schedule online by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT – Go to: – Choose the last appointment type in menu that reads: Webinar Participant Offer – 30 Minute Phone Consultation $79.00 – OR send to: Put WEBINAR OFFER in the subject and we will contact you to schedule. Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ ~

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 ~ ~

Thank you! Georgia Tetlow, MD ~ Philadelphia Integrative Medicine ~ ~