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

Heal Depression & Anxiety Through Mind-Body Medicine

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Healing

depression & anxiety

holistically

Romila “Dr. Romie” Mushtaq, MD

Vikasa Expo, Orlando

www.DrRomie.com

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WHAT IS STRESS?

STRESS defined: A state one experiences

when there is a mismatch between

perceived demands and perceived ability to cope

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Complete thyroid panel

Vitamin D levels

Gut health/dybiosis

CBC/ferratin

high sens CRP

homocysteine

MTHFR

the path to

TRUTH

Whole Body Assessment

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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

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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.

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ANXIETY:

Elevated levels of brain

GABA

REDUCTION GABA (OR

BLOCK IT’S EFFECTS)

Alcohol

Anti-anxiety drugs like

valium, xanax

Sex

Exercise

Breathing techniques

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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

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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?

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Acupuncture (anxiety)

TMS (transcranial

magnetic stimulation)

Neurobiofeedback

Energy Healing

Hypnotherapy for

anxiety

I CAN’T SWALLOW ANYMORE

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www.DrRomie.com

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PERCEPTION

Beyond Optimism and Pessimism

www.DrRomie.com

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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

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It is about the journey not

the destination

COPING SKILLS

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Life transitions

Psychotherapy

Support system

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WHAT ARE YOUR

LIMITING BELIEFS?

Do you believe you can

heal?

Do you feel you are

worthy?

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Mindfulness:

Pay

Attention

Be Present

www.BrainBodyBeauty.com

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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

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Meditation is simply the act of making an

appointment with yourself.”

- Dr. Romie

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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

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THIS IS YOUR BRAIN WITHOUT DEPRESSION DRUGS

JOURNAL OF AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2014META-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

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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

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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

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MINDFULNESS BASED

STRESS REDUCTION

• Yoga

• Meditation

• Breathwork

• Reiki

• Qi Gong

• Tai Chi

• MBCT

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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

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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?

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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

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your mind is strong medicine,

choose a positive thought.

-Dr. Romie

www.DrRomie.com