Improve the Ability of Yoga to Reduce Fatigue in Cancer Patients with Email Reminders By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga works on the principle of mind and body health and it would help women cope with systemic therapy side effects better. Yoga nidra and pranayama also improve sleep patterns. Thus all this […]
Improve the Symptoms of Central Pain Sensitization Syndromes with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Central sensitization, in short, is a hypersensitivity to stimuli from things that are not typically painful. . . Stress can heighten pain even more, so various forms of stress management may be recommended to patients. This may […]
Improve Sleep Quality in Patients with Severe Sleep Disturbance with Online Mindfulness Training. By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Strengthening your ‘mind muscle’ through daily practice helps you better recognize the negative insomnia-inducing thoughts and let them pass.” – Shelby Harris Modern society has become more around-the-clock and more complex producing considerable […]
Improve Psychological Health with Online Mindfulness Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Virtual mindfulness is an increasingly accessible intervention available world-wide that may reduce psychological distress.” – Suzan Farris Mindfulness training has been shown through extensive research to be effective in improving physical and psychological health. But the vast majority of the […]
Mindfulness Practice at Home is Related to Improved Distress in Cancer Survivors By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Cancer and its treatment can be stressful for people with cancer and their caregivers. Relaxation techniques and other mind/body practices can help calm your mind and sharpen your ability to focus. These techniques offer creative […]
Spirituality and Religion are Associated with Better Well-Being in Medical Residents By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Most internal medicine residents have positive attitudes toward spirituality, religion, and medicine. They do not have adequate knowledge or skill to care for patients in this area.” – Gina M. Piscitello Stress is epidemic in […]
Improve the Respiratory Symptoms of Lung Cancer Patients with Qigong Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Studies show that qigong practice can have many positive effects, particularly among patients with cancer, chronic illnesses, and breathing problems, as well as older adults. Benefits include improved lung function, mood, sleep, and quality of life, as well as reduced stress, […]
Mindfulness is a Cost-Effective Treatment to Prevent Depression Relapse By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “MBCT significantly reduces the rates of depressive relapse or recurrence compared with usual care or placebo, corresponding to a relative risk reduction of 34%.” – Willem Kuyken Clinically diagnosed depression is the most common mental illness, affecting over 6% of […]
Reduce Pain and Depression in Chronic Pain Patients with Mindful Dance By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Music is the mediator between the life of the senses and the life of the spirit” – Ludwig van Beethoven Headaches are the most common disorders of the nervous system. It has been estimated that 47% […]
Improve Anxiety and Depression with an Abbreviated Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “People at risk for depression are dealing with a lot of negative thoughts, feelings and beliefs about themselves and this can easily slide into a depressive relapse. MBCT helps them to recognize that’s happening, engage with it […]