Improve COPD with Yoga

By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “I am 63 years old. Ten years ago I was diagnosed with emphysema. Emphysema is a progressive disease that increasingly damages the lung structure and impairs the lung function. However, I am pleased to say that my lung function has essentially remained unchanged from the day I was […]

Improve Inflammatory and Stress Responses with Yoga

Improve Inflammatory and Stress Responses with Yoga   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “yoga could slow the harmful physical effects of stress and inflammaging.” – Harvard Health   The immune system is designed to protect the body from threats like stress, infection, injury, and toxic chemicals. One of its tools is the Inflammatory […]

Improve the Physical and Mental Health of Patients with COPD with Tai Chi

Improve the Physical and Mental Health of Patients with COPD with Tai Chi   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “The gentle movements of Sun-style tai chi (SSTC) can improve the lives and boost the exercise endurance of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” – Matt McMillen   Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) are progressive lung diseases that obstruct […]

Improve the Symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with Qigong Practice

Improve the Symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with Qigong Practice   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Qi Gong is an effective, inexpensive, highly accessible and adaptable form of physical, mental and spiritual exercise. . . It is especially beneficial for those who have chronic lung disease. It relieves anxiety/stress, increases energy […]

Relieve Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Yoga

Relieve Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Yoga   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Severe fatigue is a significant problem for many cancer survivors.  A meta-analysis of yoga studies of cancer survivors found yoga programs produced large reductions in distress, anxiety, and depression; moderate reductions in fatigue; moderate increases in quality of life, emotional function and social […]