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Review Stress ResponseLife- stressorPerceive as a threatALARM—Hippocampus (leads to an emotion)SEAT OF EMOTIONS- Limbic System (…physical
response)RETICULAR ACTIVATING SYSTEM– (mind-body link)SUPERVISOR- Hypothalamus (endocrine and
autonomic)Endocrine—Hormones (cortisol and vasopressin)Autonomic- Sympathetic =ON, Parasympathetic =OFF
Hot ReactorsPeople who react to stress with an all-out physiological
reaction.
This type of person tends to:Become angry easilyBe anxious or depressedUrinate frequentlyNausea and vomitingExperience gastrointestinal problems
Psychosomatic DiseaseNot “all in the mind” involves both
mind and the body.Psychosomatic disease may be:
PsychogenicSomatogenic
At least 75%, if not more, of doctor visits are believed to have a stress component
Psychogenic-A physical disease caused by emotional
stress without a microorganism involved.The mind changes the body’s physiology so that body part
breaks down. Ulcers Asthma
Somatogenic-A disease that results from the mind increasing the body’s susceptibility to:Disease causing organisms (germs)Natural degenerative processes
Cancer Arthritis
Stress and ImmunologyStress can decrease your white blood cell count
which will lead to poor health.Immunological system includes the following white
blood cell groups which identify and destroy foreign substances:Phagocytes-destroyersLymphocytes
T cells B cells
Stress and Serum CholesterolSignificantly increases during stress. Accumulates on the walls of your blood vessels
blocking the flow of oxygenated blood to the heart and brain.
Studies show that one’s perception of a stressful situation can increase serum cholesterol levels.Final ExamsTax Accountants (April 15th)
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)Excessive pressure of blood against the walls of arteriesRuptured arteries to the heart can result in a Myocardial
Infarction (Heart Attack)Ruptured arteries to the brain can cause a cerebral
hemorrhage (Stroke)41% of Americans age 20-74 are Hypertensive16% of Americans age 20-24 are Hypertensive
Most don’t know it because it occurs without S/S.
Hypertension:20% of America has hypertensionSystolic-force against the arterial walls
when the heart contracts and blood is pumped out.
Diastolic-force against the arterial walls when the heart is relaxed.
Normal: 120/80High: 140/90
High blood pressure
Hypertension: Causes
High sodium intakeKidney diseaseCushing's syndromeOral contraceptivesNarrow heart/blood
vessels
SmokingSedentarinessObesityStressPersonality traits
10% Known 90% Speculation- essential hypertension
Hypertension: Personality TraitsUpset by criticismUpset by imperfectionPent up anger, bitternessLow self-confidence
Migraine HeadachesConstriction and dilation of the carotid arteries on one side of the head.
Prodrome- “preattack” or constriction phase of a migraine headache.
Coronary Heart DiseaseHeart attacks kill more Americans than any other single
cause of death. (Myocardial Infarction)Major risk factors associated with CHD:
High serum cholesterolHypertensionSmoking Obesity
Stress and a Type A behavior linked to CHDAggressiveCompetitiveTime urgentMultitasking
Coronary Heart DiseaseOther Risks
GeneticsSedentarinessHigh fat intakePersonality traits:
anger / hostile / resentful / bitterOccupation:
the more stressful the job, the more prevalent is heart disease
Day of the week Monday vs. Friday
Prevention of CHDReduce Fat IntakeMove DailyStop SmokingLife style (Stress Management)“Heart Transplant”
Forgive othersForgive yourself“Mend fences” in relationships
Stress Flow Chart….1. .2. .3. .4. .5. .6. .7. .8. .
9.10.
CancerDefinition: Unbridled multiplication of
cells that leads to tumors, organ damage, and eventual death.
Metastisis: 4-part cycle of malignant tumorShedSpreadColonizeGrow
CancerThe marvel of your immune system is its
ability to distinguish between what’s ‘you’ and belongs from what’s ‘new’ and doesn’t belong.
AntigenAny ‘new’ substance that triggers your
immune responseCancer Fighters
Interpheron, Interlucken2, Lymphotoxin, T-Lymphocytes
Cancer
Chronic stress may disable the immune system in some people with some types of tumors
(Not stating stress causes cancer!)
Seven Danger Signs of CancerSores that don’t healLump or thickeningUnusual bleeding / dischargePersistent cough / hoarsenessPersistent indigestionChange in wart or moleChange in normal bowel / bladder
habits
Characteristics
Inability to forgiveUse of self-pityDifficulty developing / maintaining
personal relationshipsPoor self-image
of people prone to cancer
Reducing Cancer Risk
Dietary Intake (35% of cancers)Lower fat intake to
20%Increase fiber, whole
grainsIncrease fruits,
vegetablesModerate alcohol
consumptionAvoid salt and nitrate
cured foodsAvoid smoked foods
Stress ManagementMaintain healthy
coping techniquesLimit unnecessary
stressorsStrengthen
relationshipsExercise Down time
• Stop smoking (30% of cancers)
Reduced or Fat Free AlternativesFruitVegetablesSkim milkNonfat sour creamFat free cream cheeseFat free mayonnaiseWater based soupRiceTomato based saucesTurkeyCereal/oatmeal/cream
of wheat
TunaPretzelsLow fat cottage cheeseLow fat yogurtGraham crackersBaked fishChicken (skinless and
baked)Low fat bisquickLow fat muffin mixNoodlesBreadPotatoes
Top Five Nutritious FruitsWatermelon
Vitamin C, carotenoids, good fiber, low in caloriesPapaya
Vitamin C, carotenoids, lots of potassium and fiber
OrangeVitamin C, folate, lots of fiber
GrapefruitVitamin C, cholesterol lowering, pectin
ApricotsBeta-carotene, potassium and fiber
Top Five VegetablesSpinach
Beta-carotene, vitamin C, folate, iron potassium, calcium
Sweet PotatoesPotassium, vitamin C, beta-carotene, fiber
Collard greensBeta-carotene, cancer prevention power,
vitamin C, folate, calcium, fiberCarrots
Beta-carotene and fiberSweet Red Pepper
Vitamin C, beta-carotene, fiber