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The Science of Stress And  The Art of Managing it Vishu Hegde Vice President, Quality, MindTree Consulting [email_address] Computer Society of India Bangalore 28 Feb 2007
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What is Stress? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Why Stress Happens? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What Happens when Stressed? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Chain Reaction of Stress: The Negative Spiral Mind perceives threat Triggers animal instinct  of fight or flight Adrenalin increases to prepare the body Heart beat increases to  supply more food & oxygen  to body parts Blood pressure  increases Breathing becomes  fast & shallow Metabolism increases Stomach readies for  processing more food Acidity* increases Overloaded Excretory Systems to clear the toxin  Imbalanced Endocrine Systems the chemical factories of  hormones, enzymes Imbalanced Emotions Fear, Anxiety, Anger, Depression*… Panic
Some Impacts of Sustained and Unmanaged Stress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Some More Impacts ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Why Allopathic Medicines and Stimulants are not good for managing Stress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Then how to manage stress? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Managing Stress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What does Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation do at Physiological level?... ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What does Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation do at Physiological level?... ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What does Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation do at Physiological level? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Importance of Endocrine System ,[object Object],[object Object],Metabolism Master gland Controls all other glands Adrenalin: heart rate, blood pressure Body rhythm Insulin: blood sugar, energy Immune system
Chain Reaction of Managing Stress: The Positive Spiral Mind peaceful, joyful Triggers hope, optimism, Positive feelings Adrenalin normal to prepare the body Heart beat normal to supply normal food & oxygen  to body parts Blood pressure  normal Breathing becomes  slow & deep Metabolism normal Stomach readies for  processing normal food Acidity normal Normal Excretory Systems to clear the toxin  Balanced Endocrine Systems the chemical factories of  hormones, enzymes Balanced Emotions Energetic, Enthusiastic, Positive……. Calm Confident Composed
Clinical Research Results… ,[object Object],Increased alertness and deeper relaxation  of mind Reduced tension and stress
Clinical Research Results ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Beyond Physiology… The Energy System
Human Body as the Energy System ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Chakras: Energy Centers ,[object Object],[object Object]
Chakras and Naadis: Wireless Connection to Brain ,[object Object],[object Object]
Science of Homeopathy: Medicine of Energy System ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
So, to be “Successful”….
What is “Success”? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Vicious Cycle  ,[object Object],[object Object],Priority 1) Pursue money 2) Pursue fame Loose health Loose joy Less creative Less Accomplishment Less Recognition Less Money More stress on the priorities
Make it a Virtuous Cycle ,[object Object],Priority 1) Pursue health 2) Pursue knowledge More joy More creative More Accomplishment More Recognition More Money Continue stress on the priorities
Don’t believe me… ,[object Object],Experiment Experience Modern Science (“Matter” Science) : Proof first, then belief/trust Spiritual Science (“Energy” Science): Believe/trust first, then proof comes …  But do not wait for proof
Conclusion: The Simple Prescription ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Understanding stress

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Editor's Notes

  1. * Acidity : Antacids creates a negative spiral Depression: lack of excitement leads to depression
  2. * Acidity : Antacids creates a negative spiral Depression: lack of excitement leads to depression
  3. * How old are you? – blood changes in 28 days, mucus linings change in 3 days, brain cells do not change.