Improve Quality of Life with Yoga and Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Though the benefits of a yoga practice initially arrive on our mats, a regular practice expands those benefits as they permeate into our daily lives beyond the four corners of our mats.” – Crystal Borup-Popenoe Yoga practice has […]
The Well-Being and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients are Related to Spirituality By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Many patients with cancer rely on spiritual or religious beliefs and practices to help them cope with their disease. This is called spiritual coping.” – National Cancer Institute A cancer diagnosis has a huge impact on most […]
Improve Physical Fitness and Quality of Life of Substance Abusers with Mind-Body Practices. By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Available data suggest that mindfulness-based interventions may help significantly reduce the consumption of several substances including alcohol, cigarettes, opiates, and others.” – NCCIH Clinical Digest Substance abuse is a major health and social […]
Increase Quality of Life and Decrease Weight of Patients with Diabetes with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “a regular tai chi exercise program may help lower blood glucose levels, allowing people with diabetes to better control their disease.” – Lindsey Getz Diabetes is a major health issue. It is […]
Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life is Associated with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness-based intervention . . . may help to decrease the stress of cancer-related cognitive impairment and can therefore indirectly improve quality of life in this patient population.” – Hannah Slater Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a […]
Improve Psychological Health and Quality of Life of Older Adults with Meditative Movement Practices. By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindful techniques can help older adults feel a sense of connection to their body. This can be critical for creating optimal health, even as they manage the ongoing changes in their body.” – […]
Reduce Fatigue and Improve Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Survivors with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “For women with breast cancer, research shows those who practice yoga may also have less stress and fatigue, and better quality of life.” – Stacie Simon Because of great advances in treatment, many patients […]
Improve the Quality of Life with Aging with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Over the past few years, tai chi has been at the top of the list of “alternative therapies” with benefits that . . . helps senior improve their balance, mood and joint health.” – IlluminAge The […]
Improve the Quality of Life of Patients Living with HIV with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “yoga can have positive impact on mental health for people living with HIV,” – Eugene Dunne More than 35 million people worldwide and 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV […]
Improve Health, Well-Being, and Quality of Life with Breast Cancer with an Integrative Program Including Diet, Exercise, and Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Our cancer experiences take up a lot of energies, mental focus and can drain us emotionally. It is important to have a few tools to help us create […]