Medicine: http://nccam.nih.gov/news/camstats/2007/camsurvey_fs1.htm Acupuncture : NCCAM Aromatherepy : Cancer Institute. (n.d.). Retrieved 11 25‚ 2009‚ from National Cancer Institute: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/aromatherapy/patient Biofeedback using your mind to improve your health : Mayo Clinic CAM Overview : NCCAM. (n.d.). Retrieved 11 25‚ 2009‚ from The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam/overview.htm Cartiladge : Cancer
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Chapter 4 Consciousness What is Consciousness? Conscious as awareness Is one meaning of consciousness Sensory awareness Sense of vision allows us to see or be conscious of surroundings Sometimes we are not aware of sensory stimulation when paying attention to it Selective Attention Key to self control Maxes senses keener Direct Inner Awareness knowledge of one’s own thought feeling and memories without the use of sensory organs We are conscious of our thought Thought we cannot measure
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muscles at will‚ can reduce anxiety‚ and helps prevent illness. Also helps headaches‚ insomnia‚ asthma‚ diabetes‚ and pain after surgery. b. Meditation- the act of looking inside oneself and temporarily relieving stress c. Biofeedback- helps with asthma‚ headaches‚ pain‚ high blood pressure‚ and stuttering. electrodes are attached to muscles and the
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Migraine Today I will be discussing a brain disorder that many people don’t fully understand. The disorder I decided to discuss was‚ Migraines. Many people classify their headaches as migraines‚ but don’t really understand the causes‚ symptoms‚ or the definition to really diagnose their headaches as this. I wanted to first provide the definition of a migraine‚ which is “A medical condition that causes intermittent attacks of headaches‚ and is associated with nausea and/or vomiting and sensitivity
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Chapter 14 Vocabulary: The Autonomic Nervous System 1. Autonomic Nervous System - Consists of motor neurons that innervate smooth and cardiac muscle‚ and glands; make adjustments to ensure optimal support for body activities; operate via subconscious control; also called the involuntary nervous system or general visceral motor system. 2. Preganglionic Neuron – First neuron that resides in the brain or spinal cord. 3. Preganglionic Axon – Synapses with the second motor neuron; thin
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to assist patients in surmounting fears and personal obstacles that arise from their personality traits. Here‚ the four characteristics are also known as Essentials. The psychologist will use methods of fear reduction‚ aversive conditioning‚ biofeedback and operant conditioning to help their patients. The Behavior therapist implements procedures that they deem appropriate for allowing a patient to learn through application of trials to overcome their problem. Cognitive psychologists work to change a
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The steps of the general adaptation syndrome that I would experience are alarm reaction‚ which is the body’s initial response to any stressors. This reaction mobilizes or arouses the body in preparation to defend itself against a stressor. This reaction involves a number of body changes‚ which are initiated by the brain and further regulated by the endocrine system and the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. The next stage of the general adaptation syndrome I would experience
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Psychological and Psychophysiological Stress Disorders Respond to the following: 1. Stress can be the root cause of psychological disorders. Name four symptoms shared by acute and posttraumatic stress disorders. You could experience any one of these if not more than one; Re-experiencing the Event‚ Avoidance and Emotional Numbing‚ Hypervigilance‚ irritability or sleep problems‚ Alienation‚ depression and physical symptoms (headache‚ stomachache) 2. What life events are most likely to trigger
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Acute Stress – Sympatho- Adreno- Medullary Pathway 1. Hypothalamus * Sends a signal to the sympathetic ganglia 2. Sympathetic Ganglia * Connected to internal organs * Activates the Adrenal Medulla. 3. Adrenal Medulla * Releases Adrenaline and Noradrenalin into the blood stream. * Prepares the body for fight or flight mode. Stress as a Bodily Response Stress if the lack of fit between the individual and their environment. What are the signs of stress
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Task: B1 Introduction to Different Types of Mental Training An athlete qualifying for an Olympic Final competes against athletes who are fit‚ strong‚ flexible‚ powerful and skilful. All the competitors have devoted time and energy to becoming top-class athletes. However‚ there is only one champion and two medal winners. Often the difference between a medal and eighth place is a fraction of a second or a few centimetres. Interviews with athletes who succeed at this highest level often focus on
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