Improve Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “tai chi can be used as an add-on to current physical therapies and medications to ease some of the key problems faced by people with Parkinson’s disease.” – Peter Wayne Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is an incurable progressive degenerative disease […]
Improve the Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “While there is no evidence that regular yoga practice has an effect on the systems in the brain that are related to Parkinson’s disease, patients report improvements in their quality of life.” – Lynn Burgess Parkinson’s Disease (PD) […]
Improve Parkinson’s Disease with Group Tai Chi Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi, an ancient martial art characterized by slow, flowing movement and meditation, helps improve balance and movement control for people with Parkinson’s disease.” – Tara Parker-Pope Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is an incurable progressive degenerative disease of the […]
Slow Age-Related Physical Decline with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “This peaceful type of moving meditation is primarily used to improve strength, balance, flexibility and posture. Recent studies of Tai Chi shows that this mind-body practice is able to alleviate pain, improve mood, increase immunity and support heart health.” – […]
Slow Age-Related Physical Decline with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “This peaceful type of moving meditation is primarily used to improve strength, balance, flexibility and posture. Recent studies of Tai Chi shows that this mind-body practice is able to alleviate pain, improve mood, increase immunity and support heart health.” – […]
Improve Health with Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Qigong is an ancient Chinese system of exercise and meditation that makes the mind and spirit tranquil, improves performance in sports, and cultivates health, well-being, and long life.” – Annie Bond Qigong and Tai Chi have been practiced for thousands of years with benefits […]
Improve Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms with Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Through Tai Chi, I get a sense of accomplishment and well being, knowing that I can still function relatively well and, in some cases better, than a person with no physical limitations. It has given me an acute awareness of my […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Stress is a primary instigator of symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease. A practical and powerful way to reduce stress is to become more mindful which, simply put, means we are present in the moment rather than agonizing over the past or anticipating the future.” – Robert Rodgers Parkinson’s […]