How can we heal depression and anxiety holistically and naturally? Dr. Romie, physician and national mindfulness expert, discusses an integrative medicine approach to evaluating and treating depression, anxiety, and inflammation.

1. Healing
depression & anxiety
holistically
Romila “Dr. Romie” Mushtaq, MD
Vikasa Expo, Orlando
www.DrRomie.com

13. WHAT IS STRESS?
STRESS defined:
A state one experiences
when there is a
mismatch between
perceived demands and
perceived ability to cope

19. Complete thyroid panel
Vitamin D levels
Gut health/dybiosis
CBC/ferratin
high sens CRP
homocysteine
MTHFR
the path to
TRUTH
Whole Body Assessment

20. MYTH BEHIND MEDICINE”
“CHEMICAL IMBALANCE of SEROTONIN in BRAIN”
No serious neuroscientist believes this
No solid medical evidence to support serotonin theory
Published data about role of inflammation in depression
inflammation markers are higher in patients with
depression and anxiety
CRP, cytokines

21. DO YOU HAVE ANXIETY?
A little anxiety/nervousness
is normal.
ABNORMAL:
• sweating,
• shaking,
• rapid heart beat,
• dry mouth,
• fainting and nausea.
• Milder cases of test anxiety-
of "butterflies" in the
stomach,
• More severe cases can
actually cause students to
become physically ill.

22. ANXIETY:
Elevated levels of brain
GABA
REDUCTION GABA (OR
BLOCK IT’S EFFECTS)
Alcohol
Anti-anxiety drugs like
valium, xanax
Sex
Exercise
Breathing techniques

23. Physical Activity 20
minutes raises BDNF
Restore sleep
NUTRITION IS KEY
anti-inflammatory diet
food sensitivities
balance hormones
YOUR BODY IS A TEMPLE
START WITH ONE STEP TO CHANGE

24. St. John Wort
Ginkgo Balboa
Vitamin D3
Vitamin B complex
SAM-e
N Acetyl Cysteine
Omega 3 (fish oil
capsules)
IS THERE A PILL FOR MY ILL?
OR SUPPLEMENT FOR MY
SYMPTOMS?

25. Acupuncture (anxiety)
TMS (transcranial
magnetic stimulation)
Neurobiofeedback
Energy Healing
Hypnotherapy for
anxiety
I CAN’T SWALLOW ANYMORE

26. www.DrRomie.com

27. PERCEPTION
Beyond Optimism and Pessimism
www.DrRomie.com

28. MIND-BODY
MEDICINE
Mind-Body Medicine
focuses on the interactions
between mind and body
The powerful ways in which
emotional, mental, social
and spiritual factors can
directly affect health.
Science behind
mindfulness and mindful
living

29. It is about the journey not
the destination
COPING SKILLS
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Life transitions
Psychotherapy
Support system

31. WHAT ARE YOUR
LIMITING BELIEFS?
Do you believe you can
heal?
Do you feel you are
worthy?

33. Mindfulness:
Pay
Attention
Be Present
www.BrainBodyBeauty.com

34. 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

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

36. Mindful Healing
Understand how to train your
brain and mind with scientifically
proven methods
Train your brain and mind to:
Cope with stress
Change the course of
chronic disease
Create work-life balance

37. 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

39. MEDITATION IS MEDICINE FOR THE MIND
1. Chronic pain
2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
3. Adrenal Fatigue
4. Headaches including Migraine
5. PTSD
6. Diabetes Mellitus
7. Obesity

40. PICK A FOCUS WORD,
PHRASE, IMAGE OR
SHORT PRAYER
FIND A QUIET PLACE
PROGRESSIVELY RELAX
ALL YOUR MUSCLES
BREATHE SLOWLY AND
NATURALLY
THOUGHTS- SAY OH
WELL
TRY INITIALLY FOR 5
MINUTES BUILD UP TO 20
MINUTES
PRACTICE THIS
TECHNIQUE DAILY
ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
MEDITATION: THE BENSON-HENRY PROTOCOL

41. MINDFULNESS BASED
STRESS REDUCTION
• Yoga
• Meditation
• Breathwork
• Reiki
• Qi Gong
• Tai Chi
• MBCT
www.DrRomie.com

43. Inability to Forgive Leads to
Anger
Resentment
Depression
Isolation
Increased CRP levels
High Blood Pressure
Heart Attacks
Stroke
Am. Jour Cardiology 2014
Psychosomatic Medicine 2004
Adv in Psychiatric Tr 2009

46. ARE YOU LIVING
YOUR
LIFE
PURPOSE?
1. What is your passion?
2. How can that serve
others?
3. What is your purpose?
4. What would you do if
you if you knew you could
not fail?

48. Work With Dr. Romie
Individual counseling with Dr. Romie
Invite Dr. Romie to speak at your company or next event
Interview Dr. Romie for your radio show, television segment, or podcast
www.DrRomie.com

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