Reduce Inflammation in elderly Women with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Inflammaging has been associated with conditions like diabetes, heart disease, stress, depression, and a weakened immune system. Several recent studies suggest that yoga could slow the harmful physical effects of stress and inflammaging.” – Marylynn Wei The immune system […]
Improve Activity and Quality of Life in High Risk Cardiac Patients with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “We thought that Tai Chi might be a good option for these people because you can start very slowly and simply and, as their confidence increases, the pace and movements can be modified […]
Improve Long-Term Postoperative Cardiac Health with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “If you are suffering from a heart problem and coronary artery bypass graft is the only surgical solution to the disease, yoga may heal you faster post the operation.” – Sameer Kumar Sharma Yoga practice has been shown to […]
Reduce Inflammatory Markers and Blood Fat Levels with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “So far, the results suggest that different mind-body interventions may well all be working in a similar way. If your main purpose is to reduce inflammation to improve health. “it seems it really doesn’t matter which one you […]
Improve Psychology and Physiology with a Meditation and Yoga Retreat By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga is fantastic for decreasing stress levels, and research has also shown that those who practice yoga regularly have higher levels of leptin and adiponectin in their bodies. Both of these natural chemicals work to alleviate inflammation […]
Change Gene Expression to Lessen the Effects of Chronic Stress with Mind-Body Practices By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Millions of people around the world already enjoy the health benefits of mind-body interventions like yoga or meditation, but what they perhaps don’t realise is that these benefits begin at a molecular level and […]
Alter Brain Networks and Cognitive Ability 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 […]
Improve Health with Tai Chi or Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The health benefits from Qigong and Tai Chi comes about both by supporting the body’s natural tendency to return to balance and equilibrium and also gently yet profoundly creating strength, flexibility and balance in the muscles and joints through gentle […]
Relieve Chronic Fatigue with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “T’ai chi is a wonderfully gentle form of movement and exercise that can be appropriate to all levels of physical ability. It can also result in increased energy levels which are particularly noticeable if your energy levels are low in the […]
Improve Health with Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Qigong is an ancient Chinese system of exercise and meditation that makes the mind and spirit tranquil, improves performance in sports, and cultivates health, well-being, and long life.” – Annie Bond Qigong and Tai Chi have been practiced for thousands of years with benefits […]