1. STRESS

2. TYPES OF STRESS
Distress- (negative stress)having too much, not knowing how to cope with, or experiencing a distressful situation.
Eustress- (positive stress)helps someone achieve his or her goals, improves productivity.

3. Stressor- any stimulus that produces the stress response.
Stress is PSYCHOSOMATIC, meaning it affects both the mind and the body

4. STRESS RESPONSE
Fight or Flight Response- body prepares to fight through a stressor or to flee from it.
(Super Awareness and Optimal Performance)

5. PHYSICAL CHANGES PUPILS- dilate
THROAT- muscles contract, swallowing is more difficult
HEART- heart rate increases, more blood to brain and muscles

6. LUNGS- faster and deeper breathing, air passages increase as mucus and saliva dry
ADRENAL GLANDS- secrete adrenaline, “emergency hormone”

7. LIVER AND KIDNEYS-
constrict and functions
slow down
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM- organs slow down
SKIN- perspiration increases
MUSCLES- tense and tighten, preparation for action

8. AFTER STRESS
Once the stressor is removed or dealt with the body returns to normal
If the stressor is prolonged, the body stays in stimulated mode longer
During prolonged stress, the body becomes fatigued and is more susceptible to illness and disease

9. Types of Fatigue
Physical- when the body or muscles feel tired in general, after a long day, or during/after exercise
SOLUTION: REST/SLEEP
Pathological- overworking of the body’s defenses, activation of viruses, decreased antibody production
SOLUTION: REST/CARE FOR ILLNESS or DISEASE

10. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)- symptoms include:
Persistent severe fatigue for at least six months
Mild fever and sore throat
Headaches and joint pains
Muscle weakness and pain
Sleep problems
Difficulty in thinking clearly
Fatigue after light exercise
SOLUTION: MEDICAL CHECK-UP/REST

11. Lack of Understanding of the Mind-Body Connection:
Depression
Joint pain
Hypertension
Diabetes
Cardiac disorders
Heart disease
Gastrointestinal disorders
Infertility
Migraine headaches
Chronic pain
Anxiety
Physical tension
Increased illness
Back pain
Obesity