KP231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Sleep Disorder, Somnolence, Sleep Deprivation
14 Feb 2017
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Stress continuation : a physiological state characterized by a feeling of warm and quiet mental alertness, quieting the mind and body. Meditation: quieting of the mind by focusing on a particular word, object or process. Deep breathing: primary goal is to change you breathing pattern from chest breathing stomach (diaphragmatic) breathing, diaphragmatic breathing is slower and deeper, helps to relax the body. Yoga: emphasizes physical balance and breath control. Tai chi: a form of martial arts that incorporates philosophical concepts or taoism and. Confucianism: aims to bring the body into balance and harmony, promotes health and spiritual growth. Biofeedback: use of electrical monitoring devices that make people aware of their physiological levels of arousal (ex. heart rate, perspiration, skin temperature, muscle tension, use feedback provided (tone, light, meter or dial) to exert control over responses. Drugs: caffeine, raises cortisol levels and blood pressure, disrupts sleeps. Opiods: morphine, heroin, dependence develops very quickly.
