Mind-Body Interactions and the Stress-Inflammation Connection

Mind-Body Interactions and the Stress-Inflammation Connection is organized by Institute for Brain Potential (IBP).

Initial Release Date: 08/29/2022 
Expiration Date: 08/29/2025

Duration: A 6-Hour Home Study Program for Health Professionals

Description: 
It is remarkable how lifestyle plays an integral role in development and prevention of low-grade chronic inflammation. In this unique class, learn the role of stress, mood, sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and mind-body practices.

Participants completing this program should be able to identify lifestyle factors underlying:
• the link between chronic stress and inflammation,
• cardiometabolic risk factors,
• immune, autoimmune conditions, and sources of chronic inf-lammation in dental and medical disorders,
• pro- and anti-inflammatory aspects of brain health and ways to protect the aging brain, and
• anti-inflammatory lifestyle habits. 

Chronic Inflammation:
The Mind-Body Connection
• Understanding Chronic Inflammation
• Acute Stress
• Chronic Stress
• Corticosteroids
• Anti-Stress Nutrients
• NSAIDs
• Anti-Inflammatory Nutrients
• Nutrients That Regulate Inflammatory Messengers

Cardio-Metabolic Inflammation
• The Stress Connection
• Cardiometabolic Syndrome
• Prediabetes and Diabetes
• Managing Hypertension
• Beneficial Dietary Fats

Allergies, Asthma, Autoimmune Conditions
• Allergies
• Food Allergies
• Asthma
• Periodontal Disease
• Common Autoimmune Disorders
• Thyroid disorders
• GI Tract
• Rheumatoid Arthritis

Brain
• Sleep
• Mood
• Stroke
• Alzheimer’s Prevention
• Brain-Protective Fats

Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle Habits
• Neuroprotective Mindset
• Mind-Body Practices
• Sleep
• Avoiding Inflammatory Foods
• Nutritional Strategies for the Aging Brain
• Anti-Inflammatory Recipes
• Life-Extending Nutrients