“A chronic state of arousal isn’t healthy. It causes hypertension, and it has been implicated in diabetes, asthma, and various gastrointestinal disorders. Part of the arousal response is to turn off the immune system, so you are breaking down instead of healing yourself.” ~ Erika Friedmann High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is an insidious disease because there […]
“Maintaining good control of glucose and hypertension high blood pressure limits morbidity and mortality.” – Stuart Weiss High Blood pressure (hypertension) affects about 1/3 (70 million) of American adults. Hypertension is associated with heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. It is sometimes called a silent killer as there are rarely any overt symptoms and the […]
Improve Blood Fat Levels in Type 2 Diabetes with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga can do more than just relax your body in mind — especially if you’re living with diabetes. Certain poses may help lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels while also improving circulation, leading many experts to recommend yoga for […]
Improve Blood Glucose Control with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “In addition to helping people with diabetes learn how to recognize and accept negative emotions, mindfulness therapies include meditation and yoga to help ease stress and depression.” – Lauren Cox Diabetes is a major health issue. It is estimated that […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi is a gentle, graceful, inspiring exercise that has been found to reduce blood pressure, improve balance and reduce falls. It also increases overall toning, improves posture and circulation, increases flexibility and strength.” – Nabi Su Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer, claiming more lives […]
Improve Type 2 Diabetes in the Elderly with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “I have high blood sugars, and Type 2 diabetes is not going to kill me. But I just have to eat right, and exercise, and lose weight, and watch what I eat, and I will be fine […]
Improve the Physical and Psychological Symptoms of Covid-19 with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “If there are threats to humanity, yoga often gives us a way of holistic health. Yoga also gives us a happier way of life. I am sure, Yoga will continue playing its preventive, as well as promotive […]
Improve Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi does not mean oriental wisdom or something exotic. It is the wisdom of your own senses, your own mind and body together as one process.” – Chungliang Al Huang Diabetes is a […]
Reduce Distress with Diabetes with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “I fight a battle against my body every day. One that doesn’t end, with no breaks, and no finish line. I keep fighting even when I’m tired, weak, or when I feel I’ve had enough. I fight for my health in […]
Improve the Health of the Elderly with Depression with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “adding a mind-body exercise like tai chi that is widely available in the community can improve the outcomes of treating depression in older adults.” – UCLA Health The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline […]