Improve Diabetes in Older and Elderly Patients with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi exercises can improve blood glucose levels and improve the control of type 2 diabetes and immune system response.” – Medical News Today Diabetes is a major health issue. It is estimated that 30 million people in […]
Mindfulness-Based Therapies Effectively Treat Cardiovascular Disease By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “What’s good for the mind also tends to be good for the heart. The mind-calming practice of meditation may play a role in reducing your risk of heart disease.” – Harvard Health Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer. A […]
Improve Nervous System and Cognitive Function with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “tai chi appears to improve executive function—the ability to multitask, manage time, and make decisions—in people without any cognitive decline. In those with mild cognitive impairment, tai chi slowed the progression to dementia.” – Harvard Health Tai […]
Improve the Mental, Physical, and Emotional Well-Being of Older Adults During Covid-19 Pandemic with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi Chuan has a potential effect on the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of COVID-19. Its potential mechanisms include reducing anxiety, relieving depression and stress, enhancing pulmonary and cardiovascular function, enhancing […]
Hot Yoga is Superior in Improving Cardiovascular Health By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “It might be hard, but hot yoga can help improve strength, flexibility and balance, while helping decrease your risk of conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.” – Lydia Stephens Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer, claiming […]
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 Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “under well-designed conditions, Tai Chi exercise training could decrease blood pressure and results in favorable lipid profile changes and improve subjects’ anxiety status. Therefore, Tai Chi could be used as an alternative modality in treating patients with mild hypertension, with a promising […]
Increase Quality of Life and Decrease Weight of Patients with Diabetes with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “a regular tai chi exercise program may help lower blood glucose levels, allowing people with diabetes to better control their disease.” – Lindsey Getz Diabetes is a major health issue. It is […]
Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk by Improving Emotion Regulation with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “People who meditate regularly reported feeling more balanced and less stressed, and . . . improved the outcomes when they were added to cardiac rehabilitation programmes for patients with CHD.” – Heart Matters Cardiovascular disease is […]
Type 2 Diabetes is not Improved with Tai Chi and Qigong Practices By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Diet and exercise are the cornerstone of diabetes management. People with diabetes who exercise regularly have better control over their blood glucose levels and fewer complications such as heart disease and stroke. Many people, however, […]