By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. In today’s Research News article “Spirituality-Based Intervention in Hypertension: EFfects on Blood PrEssure and EndotheliaL Function-FEEL Trial Results” (See summary below or view the full text of the study at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11759529/) Teixeira and colleagues compared the effectiveness of an online based spirituality intervention to a routine care control […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. In today’s Research News article “Spirituality-Based Intervention in Hypertension: EFfects on Blood PrEssure and EndotheliaL Function—FEEL Trial Results” (See summary below or view the full text of the study at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11759529/) Teixeira and colleagues trained hypertensive patients in spirituality including training in forgiveness, gratitude, optimism, and life purpose. Compared to […]
Reduce Blood Pressure in Patients with Hypertension with Tai Chi Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi may be just as effective as popular methods for lowering blood pressure, such as weight loss and lowered sodium intake. . . This means that enjoying tai chi regularly may lower your chance of […]
Decrease Blood Pressure with Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “ Qigong exercise is a blessing in disguise. Because the physical movements of Qigong are performed while mindfully connecting your focus to your breath, as well as specific visualizations or positive emotions, you heal not only your body but your mind and spirit as […]
Reduce Blood Pressure with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “As is true for meditation and deep breathing exercises, tai chi may help lower blood pressure. . . It’s not as much as you’d see from taking medication, but it’s similar in magnitude to other lifestyle interventions, such as doing modest […]
Reduce Blood Pressure in Patients with Noncommunicable Diseases with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness practice can be an effective way to reduce blood pressure (and along with it, the risk of stroke or heart attack).” – NICABM High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is an insidious disease because there are no […]
Improve Vascular Function and blood Pressure with Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Studies have also linked meditation to healthier arteries and improved blood flow to the heart.” – CardioSmart High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is an insidious disease because there are no overt symptoms. The individual feels fine. But it can […]
Lower High Blood Pressure with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga can reduce stress-induced hypertension, while addressing its underlying causes. It pacifies the sympathetic nervous system and slows down the heart, while teaching the muscles and mind to relax deeply.” – Marla Apt High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is an insidious […]
Reduce Blood Pressure and Improve Vigilance with Yogic Alternative Nostril Breathing By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Alternate Nostril Breathing helps calm the mind, reduce anxiety, and bring a feeling of relaxation to the entire body.” – Art of Living Yoga practice is becoming increasingly popular in the west, for good reason. […]
Improve Body Mass and Blood Pressure with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Those practicing yoga who were overweight to start with lost about five pounds during the same time period those not practicing yoga gained 14 pounds.” – Alan Kristol Obesity has become an epidemic in the industrialized world. In […]