Holistic Approaches to Well-being and Stress Reduction

Aldebra Shroll, M.D. 
CSU, Chico Student Health Service 

Dr. Aldebra Shroll of the campus Student Health Service talks about the importance of stress reduction to physical as well as mental health. She cites research that suggests 50-80% of illnesses have stress-related aspects. Stress can actually induce physiological changes in the body. After outlining symptoms and causes of stress, Dr. Schroll offers a number of approaches to stress reduction, among them acupuncture, meditation, yoga, exercise, dietary supplements, laughter, and breathing and movement techniques. She focuses on the mind-body connection and opportunities for stress sufferers to “heal themselves.” 

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Recorded: April 26, 2012