Improve Anxiety and the Gut Microbiome with Mindfulness

Improve Anxiety and the Gut Microbiome with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “A healthy gut can be different iterations of bacteria for different people, because it is this diversity that maintains wellness.” – Jennifer Wolkin   Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults, or […]

Improve Anxiety Disorders with Mindfulness

Improve Anxiety Disorders with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “[Anxiety Disorders] primarily involves unrelenting worry. With meditation, you can learn to accept those worries without letting them upset you, which is likely to diminish your stress.” – Arlin Cuncic   Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting […]

Improve Psychological Well-Being in Cancer Survivors with Online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Improve Psychological Well-Being in Cancer Survivors with Online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “both MBCT and eMBCT interventions reduced fear of cancer recurrence and rumination, and increased mental health–related quality of life, mindfulness skills, and positive mental health.” – Félix Compen   Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has […]

Improve Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Symptoms and Lower Rumination with Mindfulness

Improve Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Symptoms and Lower Rumination with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “mindfulness-based practices have proved to be helpful in promoting mental well-being, especially by reducing the symptoms of depression and anxiety in various populations.” – Han Ding   Over the last several decades, research and anecdotal experiences […]