Mind, Body, Spirit - Modlin-Tucker

Stress effects the ________________ access

HPA

Hypothalamic Pituitary Axis

Chronic stress causes shrinkage of ___________________

dendrites of the hippocampus

Prefrontal cortex with ________________________ in the setting of stress

impaired connectivity

Stress causes Hypertrophy of the ________________

amygdala

Prenatal Stress can cause ____________ in the fetus that could cause lasting effects on their genomic expression

epigenetic changes

Depression increases the risk of all-cause mortality and may _______________________ among adults with type 2 diabetes at high risk for cardiovascular events

increase the risk of macrovascular events

In what ways can Sitting upright be a simple behavioral strategy to help build resilience to stress?

T/F: Stress can have negative reproductive effects

T

What is upper crossed syndrome?

What is the relationship between the adrenal glands and the cerebral cortex? Why does it matter?

control of the adrenal medulla is embedded in cortical areas that are involved in the control of movement, cognition and affect

aberrant plasticity in the brain could be a cause of or contribute to psychosomatic illnesses, just as the engagement of cortical plasticity through moving, thinking and feeling may help to cure or ameliorate them

Identify the connection between MSK and stress

Emotions --> Posture Shifts --> Sensorimotor changes

How are Psychological effects of trauma stored in the body and have a biological stress response?

• Recalibrates the brains alarm system

• Trauma is not something that happened in the past-its an imprint on the mind, brain and body

• Trauma actually alters the way we think via circuitry

Long after a traumatic experience, any hint of danger can mobilize ______________________________________________

disturbed brain circuits and secrete stress hormones

Individuals with lower ____________ have been found to be physically or emotionally sicker, older, less aerobically fit, physically compromised or at greater risk of dying.

HRV - heart rate variability

How is baroreceptor reflex related to the brain?

Afferents from baroreceptor reflex track back to nucleus solitarius in brainstem which communicates directly with the amygdala

Most studies on meditation indicate that, after regular meditation, the gray matter volume in the _____________________, ________________________, and _____________________ increases as well as the ___________________

orbito-frontal cortex, ventromedial prefrontal cortex and anterior insula

hippocampus

Vagus nerve has a direct connection to the ______________ and indirectly to _________________.

hippocampus , amygdala

Why can singing/chanting have a calming effect?

Laryngeal nn. come from the Vagus n. which is connected to the hippocampus and amygdala

What is the physiological effect of praying (in any faith) on the HPA (hippocampal pituitary axis)?

Remote, intercessory prayer was associated with lower CCU course scores. Thisresult suggests that prayer may be an effective adjunct to standard medicalcare

________________ rely on complex neurobiologic mechanisms involving neurotransmitters (e.g., endorphins, cannabinoids, and dopamine) and activation of specific, quantifiable, and relevant areas of the brain (e.g., prefrontal cortex, anterior insula, rostral anterior cingulate cortex, and amygdala

Placebo effects

Deficiencies in ______________________ are associated with an increased risk of developing CAD and stroke.

social relationships

*Comparable to smoking and GREATER than risks due to obesity and HTN

What are some recommendations we can give to patients to increase heart rate variability?