Reduce Coronary Heart Disease Risk with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “tai chi is a promising and safe exercise alternative for patients with coronary heart disease who are unable or unwilling to attend traditional CR, in particular for older people, women, and deconditioned individuals.” – Elena Salmoirago‐Blotcher Cardiovascular disease […]
Improve Quality of Life after a Heart Attack with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Not only can meditation improve how your heart functions, but a regular practice can enhance your outlook on life and motivate you to maintain many heart-healthy behaviors.” – John Denninger Cardiovascular disease is the number one […]
Improve the Psychological State of Heart Disease Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Not only can meditation improve how your heart functions, but a regular practice can enhance your outlook on life and motivate you to maintain many heart-healthy behaviors, like following a proper diet, getting adequate sleep, and keeping […]
Lower Body Weight and Improve Heart Health with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “A large number of studies show that yoga benefits many aspects of cardiovascular health. There’s been a major shift in the last five years or so in the number of cardiologists and other professionals recognizing that these benefits […]
Manage Hypertension with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “brisk walking, reducing salt intake, and practicing yoga can each benefit people with high blood pressure.” – Markus MacGill High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is an insidious disease because there are no overt symptoms. The individual feels fine. But it can be deadly […]
Improve the Psychological Well-Being of Patients with Cardiovascular Disease with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi involves a series of graceful, gentle movements that can get your heart rate up while also relaxing your mind. It’s been called meditation in motion.” – Cleveland Heart Lab Cardiovascular disease is […]
Reduce Blood Pressure in Patients with Hypertension with Tai Chi Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi may be just as effective as popular methods for lowering blood pressure, such as weight loss and lowered sodium intake. . . This means that enjoying tai chi regularly may lower your chance of […]
Reduce Oxidative Stress with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Oxidative stress is an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body, which can lead to cell and tissue damage. Oxidative stress occurs naturally and plays a role in the aging process.” – Jamie Eske Free radicals are oxidants […]
Improve Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia in Older Adults with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi is not only a suitable exercise for elderly people with obesity, but it can also help to regulate BP, improve heart and lung function in these individuals, as well as reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease […]
Improve Hypertension with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga can reduce stress-induced hypertension, while addressing its underlying causes. It pacifies the sympathetic nervous system and slows down the heart, while teaching the muscles and mind to relax deeply.” – Marla Apt High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is an insidious disease because […]