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Stress and Disease Chapter 3

Stress and Disease Chapter 3. Review Stress Response. Life- stressor Perceive as a threat ALARM—Hippocampus (leads to an emotion) SEAT OF EMOTIONS- Limbic System (…physical response) RETICULAR ACTIVATING SYSTEM– (mind-body link) SUPERVISOR- Hypothalamus (endocrine and autonomic)

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Stress and Disease Chapter 3

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  1. Stress and DiseaseChapter 3

  2. Review Stress Response • Life- stressor • Perceive as a threat • ALARM—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

  3. Hot Reactors • People who react to stress with an all-out physiological reaction. • This type of person tends to: • Become angry easily • Be anxious or depressed • Urinate frequently • Nausea and vomiting • Experience gastrointestinal problems

  4. Psychosomatic Disease • Not “all in the mind” involves both mind and the body. • Psychosomatic disease may be: • Psychogenic • Somatogenic • At least 75%, if not more, of doctor visits are believed to have a stress component

  5. 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

  6. Stress and Immunology • Stress 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-destroyers • Lymphocytes • T cells • B cells

  7. Stress and Serum Cholesterol • Significantly 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 Exams • Tax Accountants (April 15th)

  8. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) • Excessive pressure of blood against the walls of arteries • Ruptured 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 Hypertensive • 16% of Americans age 20-24 are Hypertensive • Most don’t know it because it occurs without S/S.

  9. Hypertension: High blood pressure • 20% of America has hypertension • Systolic-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: 120/80 • High: 140/90

  10. Hypertension: Causes 90% Speculation- essential hypertension 10% Known • High sodium intake • Kidney disease • Cushing's syndrome • Oral contraceptives • Narrow heart/blood vessels • Smoking • Sedentariness • Obesity • Stress • Personality traits

  11. Hypertension: Personality Traits • Upset by criticism • Upset by imperfection • Pent up anger, bitterness • Low self-confidence

  12. Migraine Headaches • Constriction and dilation of the carotid arteries on one side of the head. • Prodrome- “preattack” or constriction phase of a migraine headache.

  13. Coronary Heart Disease • Heart attacks kill more Americans than any other single cause of death. (Myocardial Infarction) • Major risk factors associated with CHD: • High serum cholesterol • Hypertension • Smoking • Obesity • Stress and a Type A behavior linked to CHD • Aggressive • Competitive • Time urgent • Multitasking

  14. Coronary Heart Disease • Other Risks • Genetics • Sedentariness • High fat intake • Personality traits: • anger / hostile / resentful / bitter • Occupation: • the more stressful the job, the more prevalent is heart disease • Day of the week • Monday vs. Friday

  15. Prevention of CHD • Reduce Fat Intake • Move Daily • Stop Smoking • Life style (Stress Management) • “Heart Transplant” • Forgive others • Forgive yourself • “Mend fences” in relationships

  16. Life may begin at forty, but heart disease can begin at four.

  17. Stress Flow Chart…. • . • . • . • . • . • . • . • . 9. 10.

  18. If four jumbo jets crashed every day of the year in America, how anxious would you be to get on a plane?

  19. That’s how many people die of cancer every day in America…it’s the second leading cause of death, behind heart disease. (1500 people)

  20. Cancer • Definition: Unbridled multiplication of cells that leads to tumors, organ damage, and eventual death. • Metastisis: 4-part cycle of malignant tumor • Shed • Spread • Colonize • Grow

  21. Cancer • The marvel of your immune system is its ability to distinguish between what’s ‘you’ and belongs from what’s ‘new’ and doesn’t belong. • Antigen • Any ‘new’ substance that triggers your immune response • Cancer Fighters • Interpheron, Interlucken2, Lymphotoxin, T-Lymphocytes

  22. Cancer Chronic stress may disable the immune system in some people with some types of tumors (Not stating stress causes cancer!)

  23. Seven Danger Signs of Cancer • Sores that don’t heal • Lump or thickening • Unusual bleeding / discharge • Persistent cough / hoarseness • Persistent indigestion • Change in wart or mole • Change in normal bowel / bladder habits

  24. Characteristics of people prone to cancer • Inability to forgive • Use of self-pity • Difficulty developing / maintaining personal relationships • Poor self-image

  25. Bernie Seigal cancer surgeon “Importance of Perception”

  26. Reducing Cancer Risk • Stop smoking (30% of cancers) • Dietary Intake (35% of cancers) • Lower fat intake to 20% • Increase fiber, whole grains • Increase fruits, vegetables • Moderate alcohol consumption • Avoid salt and nitrate cured foods • Avoid smoked foods • Stress Management • Maintain healthy coping techniques • Limit unnecessary stressors • Strengthen relationships • Exercise • Down time

  27. Reduced or Fat Free Alternatives • Fruit • Vegetables • Skim milk • Nonfat sour cream • Fat free cream cheese • Fat free mayonnaise • Water based soup • Rice • Tomato based sauces • Turkey • Cereal/oatmeal/cream of wheat • Tuna • Pretzels • Low fat cottage cheese • Low fat yogurt • Graham crackers • Baked fish • Chicken (skinless and baked) • Low fat bisquick • Low fat muffin mix • Noodles • Bread • Potatoes

  28. Top Five Nutritious Fruits • Watermelon • Vitamin C, carotenoids, good fiber, low in calories • Papaya • Vitamin C, carotenoids, lots of potassium and fiber • Orange • Vitamin C, folate, lots of fiber • Grapefruit • Vitamin C, cholesterol lowering, pectin • Apricots • Beta-carotene, potassium and fiber

  29. Top Five Vegetables • Spinach • Beta-carotene, vitamin C, folate, iron potassium, calcium • Sweet Potatoes • Potassium, vitamin C, beta-carotene, fiber • Collard greens • Beta-carotene, cancer prevention power, vitamin C, folate, calcium, fiber • Carrots • Beta-carotene and fiber • Sweet Red Pepper • Vitamin C, beta-carotene, fiber

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