Cortisol and Dopamine the Great Health and Fitness High Jackers

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Cortisol and Dopamine the Great Health and Fitness High Jackers  

When your cortisol and dopamine are at unhealthy levels, they will dominate all behaviors and activities. Without healthy levels of cortisol and dopamine, all other health interventions are secondary. Learn about Cortisol and Dopeamine and how to spot and address challenges.

Learning Objectives:  

  • Recognize the dominance of cortisol and health.
  • Recognize why we call dopamine the addict-or, collector, and liar.
  • Identify the unique power of AWE to counteract stress.
  • Identify how to reset during a busy life.
  • Recognize the needs of serotonin moments.

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Course Outline:

0:00-0:10- Intro and background

0:10-0:25- Physiology of the Endocrine and Dopamine systems

0:25-0:35- Biochemistry review as it relates to Serotonin

0:35-0:45- Physiological responses to Cortisol

0:45-0:55- Factors affecting Dopamine and Cortisol and how to balance and regulate

0:55-1:00- Biochemistry conclusions and strategies for patients to help control stress, energy and mood.

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Course Instructor

Scott Bautch, DC Scott Bautch, DC

In 1994, Dr. Scott Bautch was one of the founding members of Allied Health Chiropractic Centers and served as the original CEO for the largest doctor-owned Chiropractic corporation in the nation for over 10 years, and for over 30 years, Dr. Scott Bautch has maintained a successful chiropractic practice in Wausau, Wisconsin, is married and has six children. Dr. Bautch completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic. He also has a Diplomat in Occupational Health as well as several certificates and programs related to Occupational Health and Sports Injuries. Currently, he is the President of the American Chiropractic Association’s Council on Occupational Health and sits on the American Chiropractic Association’s Business Development and Revenue Committee. Along with serving on numerous boards and committees, Dr. Bautch also presents to, and consults with, several industries. To date over 2,000 industries have been touched by his knowledge and passion for Chiropractic. He has also co-authored the manual Industrial Carpal Tunnel Manual for Physicians and the book Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Those Who Work With Their Hands. Dr. Bautch is also a current member of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) for over 8 years and has completed all of the Values-in-Action (VIA) courses. He has spoken to numerous groups, professional, parent and teacher associations, athletic groups and others over the years and enjoys promoting positive interactions in both personal and professional environments.

Cortisol and Dopamine the Great Health and Fitness High Jackers