Tai Chi is Better than Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi helps patients preserve and improve function by increasing strength, flexibility and coordination while avoiding aggravation of arthritic pain and inflammation. Tai chi is a particularly appealing form of exercise, as it is very low impact […]
Improve Major depression with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga gives us an active role in healing. And by slowing down mental chatter through breath work, it helps facilitate self-acceptance. In other words, through practicing yoga, we become quieter and more grounded. Yoga can help perfectionists as well as those who […]
Improve the Aging Brain’s Cognition with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “there is a small but growing body of evidence that regular meditation really can slow ageing – at least at the cellular level.” – James Kingsland Human life is one of constant change. We revel in our increases in physical and […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “A growing body of carefully conducted research is building a compelling case for tai chi as an adjunct to standard medical treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of many conditions commonly associated with age.” – Peter M. Wayne Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer, claiming […]