Improve a Biological Marker of Aging, Telomeres, with Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “While we might expect our bodies and brains to follow a shared trajectory of development and degeneration over time, by actively practicing strategies such as meditation, we might actually preserve and protect our physical body and brain structure […]
Increase Telomere Length and Decrease Cellular Aging with Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “some forms of meditation may have salutary effects on telomere length by reducing cognitive stress and stress arousal and increasing positive states of mind and hormonal factors that may promote telomere maintenance.” – Elissa Epel One of […]
Meditation Increases a Biological Marker that Protects Against Age-Related Decline By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “meditation may have salutary effects on telomere length by reducing cognitive stress and stress arousal and increasing positive states of mind and hormonal factors that may promote telomere maintenance.” – Elissa Epel One of the most […]
Meditation Alters a Variety of Biological Mechanisms and Improves Mental Disorders By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Meditation-which come in many variations-has long been acknowledged as a tool to master the mind and cope with stress. Science is increasingly validating those claims, especially for depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and ADHD (attention […]
Slow Cellular Aging with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “those with more years of meditation practice had longer telomere length overall, and that women meditators had significantly longer telomeres as compared to women non-meditators. These findings further support meditation’s positive effect on healthy cellular aging.” – Sonima Wellness One of […]
Slow Aging with Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “What we do know is that long-term engagement in mindfulness meditation may enhance cognitive performance in older adults, and that with persistent practice, these benefits may be sustained. That’s great news for the millions of aging adults working to combat the negative effects […]
Relieve Medical Professional Burnout with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness programs in the workplace may help employees better deal with stress, and develop the ability to observe negative emotions and automatic thought patterns and behaviors, and remain calm, present, self-aware and alert, rather than succumbing to the slippery slope of […]
Protect the Aging Brain with Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “long-term engagement in mindfulness meditation may enhance cognitive performance in older adults, and that with persistent practice, these benefits may be sustained. That’s great news for the millions of aging adults working to combat the negative effects of aging on the […]
Improve the Physiology and Quality of Life with Cancer with Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Regular practice of Qigong exercise therapy has the potential to improve cancer-related QOL and is indirectly linked to cancer prevention and survival.” – Qigong Institute Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on […]
Improve Psychological and Emotional Well-Being in the Elderly with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “While we might expect our bodies and brains to follow a shared trajectory of development and degeneration over time, by actively practicing strategies such as meditation, we might actually preserve and protect our physical body and brain […]