Reduce Depression with Qigong Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “practice of the Chinese martial art tai chi led to significantly reduced symptoms of depression in Chinese-Americans not receiving any other treatments.” – Science Daily Clinically diagnosed depression is the most common mental illness, affecting over 6% of the population. Depression […]
Improve Major Depression with Qigong Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “One of the best things we can do for depressives is to give them hope. And there is abundant hope. Qigong provides a viable, practical, and economical solution to depression. It can also be used alongside traditional treatment methods.” – Sifu Anthony Korahais […]
Improve the Health of the Elderly with Depression with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “adding a mind-body exercise like tai chi that is widely available in the community can improve the outcomes of treating depression in older adults.” – UCLA Health The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline […]
Improve Psychological Health During Addiction Recovery with Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “For people in the early stages of recovery whose emotions may be all over the map, Tai Chi can help stabilize moods, provide mental focus and clarity, and smooth out the rough spots. “ – Pinnacle Substance abuse is a major […]
Improve Adolescent Psychological Well-Being with Tai Chi or Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Qigong was able to improve attention in adolescents after 4 weeks of practice, leading us to conclude that it may be a useful tool when integrated into physical education classes.” – Leonel Duarte Adolescence is a time […]
Reduce Depression in Older Adults with Mind-Body Practices and Exercise By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Complementary use of mindful exercise, such as Tai Chi and yogic meditation, can improve clinical outcomes of mood disorders in older adults-as demonstrated in brain scans, biomarkers of cellular aging, and mental health rating scales.” – Arline […]
Forest Walking and Forest Qigong Improve Cognitive Function in the Elderly By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “forest bathing has received increasing attention due to its health-promoting effects, including enhancing immune functions and decreasing blood pressure in hypertension patients, as well as stress relief effects.” – Genxiang Mao, Modern living is stressful, […]
Improve the Respiratory Symptoms of Lung Cancer Patients with Qigong Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Studies show that qigong practice can have many positive effects, particularly among patients with cancer, chronic illnesses, and breathing problems, as well as older adults. Benefits include improved lung function, mood, sleep, and quality of life, as well as reduced stress, […]
Mindfulness and Exercise Reduce Depression in College Students By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness is as popular at colleges nationwide. It’s someone giving themselves uninterrupted mental space. . . It’s a time to stop and refocus your purpose. Studies show the practice may be an antidote to the high levels of stress […]
Improve Stress Responding, Health, and Well-Being with Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Qigong is an extraordinary tool for reducing the harmful effects of stress. The three pillars of qigong practice are body, breath, and mind. If your body is relaxed your breathing will slow down. When your breath is slow, you […]