Improve the Quality of Life with Aging with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Over the past few years, tai chi has been at the top of the list of “alternative therapies” with benefits that . . . helps senior improve their balance, mood and joint health.” – IlluminAge The […]
Increase White Matter in the Brains of Aging Women with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “studies have shown tai chi’s association with improved cognition and neuroplasticity. This has led the scientific community to suggest tai chi may be of useful treating physical and psychological disorders, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain […]
Alter the Brain for Improved Memory with Aging with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “our brain physiology and memory can be changed with Tai Chi. . . Brain scans show neural changes in the Tai Chi group associated with better memory, especially in cognitive areas associated with spatial memory.” – […]
Increase Brain Matter and Memory in Aging with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi can be used as exercise to improve the body, as well as reversing the natural tendency for the brain to shrink with age.” – Functional Aging Institute The aging process involves a systematic […]
Strengthen the Brain to Prevent Aging Cognitive Decline with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Another great benefit of Tai Chi is that it’s accessible to people of all ages and fitness abilities. It’s the focus on the subtle movements that exercise the brain and boost cognitive abilities.” – Karl Romain […]
Healthy Aging – Improve the Brain and Memory with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Another great benefit of Tai Chi is that it’s accessible to people of all ages and fitness abilities. It’s the focus on the subtle movements that exercise the brain and boost cognitive abilities. First, it’s learning […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi Chuan, the great ultimate, strengthens the weak, raises the sick, invigorates the debilitated, and encourages the timid.” –Cheng Man-ch’ing The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline in every system in the body, the brain included. The elderly frequently have problems with attention, thinking, and […]
Improve Type 2 Diabetes in the Elderly with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “I have high blood sugars, and Type 2 diabetes is not going to kill me. But I just have to eat right, and exercise, and lose weight, and watch what I eat, and I will be fine […]
Improve Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi does not mean oriental wisdom or something exotic. It is the wisdom of your own senses, your own mind and body together as one process.” – Chungliang Al Huang Myalgic encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) occurs in about […]
Improve Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi does not mean oriental wisdom or something exotic. It is the wisdom of your own senses, your own mind and body together as one process.” – Chungliang Al Huang Diabetes is a […]