This document discusses mindfulness and integrative medicine approaches for reducing stress and treating depression. It notes that mindfulness involves paying attention and being present, and transcends differences between people. Research studies from universities, corporations, and the Journal of the American Medical Association have found meditation can effectively treat depression and anxiety by reducing stress and changing brain chemistry. The document encourages focusing on positive thoughts for well-being.

1. breathe
passion &purpose
back into
your life
Romila “Dr. Romie” Mushtaq, MD
Center For Natural and Integrative Medicine
Orlando, Florida

6. Mindfulness:
Pay
Attention
Be Present
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12. WHAT IS STRESS?
STRESS defined:
A state one experiences
when there is a
mismatch between
perceived demands and
perceived ability to cope

15. INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE AND MIND-BODY MEDICINE
IS NOT ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

17. DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT
DIGITAL DETOX

24. Meditation is simply the act of making an
appointment with yourself.”
- Dr. Romie

25. Is Meditation Just
New Age?
Mindfulness transcends gender,
race, religion, or geographical
location
Mindfulness Based Stress
Reduction Techniques
Universities
Business schools
Corporations
Professional Athletes
Public schools

26. THIS IS YOUR BRAIN WITHOUT DEPRESSION DRUGS
JOURNAL OF AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
JANUARY 2014
META-ANALYSIS OF STUDIES LOOKING AT MEDITATION (VARIOUS TYPES)
Journal of Psychiatry 2003;64 Suppl 3:7-14.
J. Alt and Comp Medicine Nov 2010; 16(11): 1145–1152.
Meditation Treats Depression and Anxiety
Yoga and Meditation reduce GABA levels

31. your mind is strong medicine,
choose a positive thought.
-Dr. Romie
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