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 […]
Reduce High Blood Pressure with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “meditators showed not only a significant reduction in blood pressure, but they also had nearly 50% lower rates of heart attack, stroke and mortality compared to non-meditating controls.” – Elaine Pomfrey High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is an insidious disease because there […]
Improve Elderly Blood Pressure and Waist Circumference with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “For those with limited space, tai chi may be an easier and more convenient than brisk walking as an anti-aging choice. Previous studies have shown tai chi also improves balance and may help boost brain functioning.” – Shinn-Zong Lin Metabolic Syndrome is a […]