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Volume 2, Issue 2 (Suppl)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
ISSN: 2572-5548
Page 36
August 31-September 01, 2017 Brussels, Belgium
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CO-ORGANIZED EVENT
Chemical, physical and emotional stress; every chronic disease has a close relationship with one or
many of them; How to detect and how to cope with stress: workshop
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tress is defined as a process in which environmental demands strain an organism’s adaptive capacity resulting in both
psychological demands as well as biological changes that could place at risk for illness. Emotional stress is a major
contributing factor to the six leading causes of death in the United States: cancer, coronary heart disease, accidental injuries,
respiratory disorders, cirrhosis of the liver and suicide. According to statistics fromMeridian Stress Management Consultancy
in the UK, almost 180,000 people in the UK die each year from some form of stress-related illness. But our bodies are not only
under emotional stress. Due to poor nutritional habits and environmental pollution, we are constantly under the effect of a
wide variety of chemical stressors which is defined as hazardous substances which, when released into an environment, damage
the living organisms or ecosystems or reduces their ability to cope with environmental and biological changes (too many cups
of coffee, too much alcohol, too much junk food, too many medications, inhaling substances at the factory or office, pollution
on the road, smokers in environment, etc.). We have also physical stress that is caused by, for example: pushing body to the
limits, working out at the gym, driving long distances continually, sitting in front of a computer for extended periods without
breaks, gardening for long periods, any kind of labor intensive job, etc. There are additional definitions for mental, emotional
and even spiritual stress. This workshop has the aim of providing the attendees with easy to learn tools to understand stress
physiology, diagnosis and treatment using biologically effective methods like heart rate variability biofeedback that increase
coherence between the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. Inputs on chemicals stressors like nutritional
recommendations and knowledge on heavy metals will be discussed.
Biography
Sergio Mejia Viana has completed his Cardiology training and Doctorate studies at University Clinic of Navarre. He was an interventional Cardiologist, Angiologist and
Phlebologist for 20 years. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology, has more than 100 scientific publications including abstracts, articles and book chapters.
He returned to clinical practice with high interest in Prevention. Currently, he is a Consultant at Medical Investigation Unit, St. Bernard´s Hospital in Gibraltar.
sergio.mejia@gha.giSergio Mejia Viana
St Bernard’s Hospital, Gibraltar
Sergio Mejia Viana, Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2017, 2:2
DOI: 10.21767/2572-5548-C1-002