Improve the Psychological and Physical Health of Pregnant Low-Income Women with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “in pregnant women at high risk for excessive weight gain, it is both feasible and effective to use mindfulness strategies taught in a group format. Further, increases in certain mindfulness skills may help with better […]
Mindfulness is Associated with Greater Resilience and Less Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Adolescents By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness practice could be beneficial to teens, helping them cultivate empathy, as well as skills for concentration and impulse control. In short, mindfulness can help adolescents navigate the challenges of adolescence.” – Sarah […]
Improve Chronic Low Back Pain in Low Income Patients with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga’s focus on balance and steadiness encourages your body to develop defenses against the causes of back pain, which include weak abdominal and pelvic muscles, as well lack of flexibility in the hips. When you strengthen […]
Improve Chronic Low Back Pain with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga is great for working on flexibility and core stability, correcting posture, and breathing—all of which are necessary for a healthy back.” – Sasha Cyrelson Low Back Pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and affects between 6% to […]
Improve Bipolar Disorders in Low and Middle Income Countries with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy appears to have lasting benefits for people with bipolar disorder, , , incorporating mindfulness practices and mindful breathing into daily life on a regular basis was associated with better prevention of depressive relapse.” – Mahesh Agrawal […]
Mindfulness Plus Reflection Training Improves Thinking in Pre-School Children By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “When we teach mindfulness to children, we are sharing with them skillful ways of relating to life’s uncomfortable and challenging moments. The earlier we do so in their young lives, the greater the opportunity to help them cultivate resilience […]
Reduce Interpersonal Trauma Symptoms with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness meditation training improves your brain’s ability to help you manage stress, and these changes improve a broad range of stress-related health outcomes, such as your inflammatory health,” David Creswell Experiencing trauma is quite common. It has been estimated that […]