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 […]
Reduce Inflammation with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga is an incredible resource to combat stress and promote healthy habits in body and mind. Many people cite stress reduction as their reason to practice yoga, and research has their back – reducing stress helps reduce inflammation.” – Amy Tenney The immune system is […]
Improve Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “tai chi can be used as an add-on to current physical therapies and medications to ease some of the key problems faced by people with Parkinson’s disease.” – Peter Wayne Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is an incurable progressive degenerative disease […]
Spirituality is Associated with Better Mental and Physical Health and Cognitive Ability in African Americans By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “all black religious expression has most of the following attributes: It is animistic, or spirit-filled; anthropocentric, or human-centered; dynamic; expressionistic; shamanistic (believing in communicating with spirits); and thaumaturgic (belief in miracle working).” […]
Improve Cardiac Function in Heart Failure Patients with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi may be a useful form of exercise for cardiac rehab programs, as it’s safe for high-risk patients. Findings also suggest that tai chi alone may be beneficial for patients who are unwilling to participate in […]
Meditation and Exercise Reduce Inflammation Through Different Pathways By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness techniques may be more effective in relieving inflammatory symptoms than other activities that promote well-being.” – Science Daily The immune system is designed to protect the body from threats like stress, infection, injury, and toxic chemicals. One […]
Improve the Symptoms of Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Patients with Online Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga classes specifically created for cancer patients offer more than a traditional support group. Yoga creates a sense of belonging, reduces feelings of stress and improves quality of life.” – Sara Szeglowski “Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) are […]
Spirituality is Associated with Lower Suicidality in Adolescents By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “suicide is never the right answer. The more we can nurture a sense of connectedness and purpose in our lives (of “spirituality”), the less likely people will be tempted to “end it all.” – Eben Alexander After cancer […]
Improve Workplace Wellness with Mindful Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “If your workforce deals with stress, emotional health issues, or low morale, you’ll likely benefit from implementing a meditation program. Meditation programs have a lot of amazing health and wellness benefits that will have a positive impact on your employees.” – Robyn Whalen […]
Improve the Psychological Well-Being of the Chronically Ill with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga can reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue in people living with chronic illness, and it can improve immune function. Yoga can also stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system (the part of the nervous system that helps you to rest and heal).” […]