Improve Cardiac Health in Heart Failure Patients with Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Not only can meditation improve how your heart functions, but a regular practice can enhance your outlook on life and motivate you to maintain many heart-healthy behaviors, like following a proper diet, getting adequate sleep, and keeping up […]
Spirituality but not Religious Affiliation is Associated with Well-Being in Heart Failure Patients By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Spirituality does help heart failure patients do better. . . The secret? Spirituality leads to gratitude.” – Paul Mills Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer. A myriad of treatments have been developed […]
Improve Cardiac Function in Heart Failure Patients with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi may be a useful form of exercise for cardiac rehab programs, as it’s safe for high-risk patients. Findings also suggest that tai chi alone may be beneficial for patients who are unwilling to participate in […]
Yoga Practice is a Safe and Effective Treatment for Patients Recovering from Heart Failure By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “With heart failure rates accelerating alongside other cardiovascular diseases in our society, the need for a medically effective and cost-effective solution is more pressing than ever. Fortunately, in addition to its broad range […]
Improve Cardiovascular Function in Heart Failure Patients with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi has proven especially beneficial for people with heart failure, who tend to be tired and weak as a result of their heart’s diminished pumping ability. The upper- and lower-body movements safely strengthen the heart and […]
Improve Symptoms of Chronic Heart Failure with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “On the surface, heart failure seems to be a purely physical problem. The heart muscle is too weak, or too stiff, to pump enough blood to meet the body’s demands. . .. But it’s an emotional and psychological problem, […]
Improve Heart Failure Patient Longevity with Spirituality By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Although difficult to study, spirituality has been evaluated and deemed to have a beneficial effect on multiple measures including global quality of life, depression and medical compliance in the treatment of patients with heart failure.” – J Naqhi Cardiovascular disease is […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “A growing body of carefully conducted research is building a compelling case for tai chi as an adjunct to standard medical treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of many conditions commonly associated with age.” – Peter M. Wayne Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer, claiming […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Given the mechanism by which we think religion/spirituality influences physical health, i.e., through psychosocial and behavioral pathways, and the strong influence that psychosocial and behavioral factors have on risk of developing cardiovascular disease, there is no medical condition that R/S is more likely to influence than CVD.” […]
Reduce Heart Arrhythmia with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “the practice of yoga is good for overall heart health, and especially beneficial for afib patients. Yoga can help reduce the number of episodes, lower blood pressure, and alleviate some of the anxiety and depression that may go along with having the […]