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 […]
“A chronic state of arousal isn’t healthy. It causes hypertension, and it has been implicated in diabetes, asthma, and various gastrointestinal disorders. Part of the arousal response is to turn off the immune system, so you are breaking down instead of healing yourself.” ~ Erika Friedmann High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is an insidious disease because there […]
“Maintaining good control of glucose and hypertension high blood pressure limits morbidity and mortality.” – Stuart Weiss High Blood pressure (hypertension) affects about 1/3 (70 million) of American adults. Hypertension is associated with heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. It is sometimes called a silent killer as there are rarely any overt symptoms and the […]
Improve Blood Fat Levels in Type 2 Diabetes with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga can do more than just relax your body in mind — especially if you’re living with diabetes. Certain poses may help lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels while also improving circulation, leading many experts to recommend yoga for […]
Improve Blood Glucose Control with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “In addition to helping people with diabetes learn how to recognize and accept negative emotions, mindfulness therapies include meditation and yoga to help ease stress and depression.” – Lauren Cox Diabetes is a major health issue. It is estimated that […]