Religion/Spirituality Overall Increases HIV Prevention Behaviors By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “spirituality plays a critical role in the prognosis of HIV in many patients. The type of spiritual beliefs and practices determines whether spirituality is a protective or risk factor to the progression of HIV.” – Joni Utley More than 35 […]
Improve the Quality of Life of Patients Living with HIV with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “yoga can have positive impact on mental health for people living with HIV,” – Eugene Dunne More than 35 million people worldwide and 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV […]
Improve the Psychological Well-Being of Patients Living with HIV/AIDS with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Given the stress-reduction benefits of mindfulness meditation training, these findings indicate there can be health protective effects not just in people with HIV but in folks who suffer from daily stress,” – – David Creswell […]
Reduce Stress and Substance Abuse in Ex-Prisoner HIV Patients with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga is an ideal exercise for people with HIV. It not only helps build muscle and energy, but also reduces stress.” – Matt McMillen More than 35 million people worldwide and 1.2 million people in the United […]
Improve the Symptoms of HIV Infection in Children with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “It’s about going deep under the waves—the hurricane that’s HIV—and finding a stillness. As debilitating and emotional as HIV is, yoga helps me transcend it so that I can rediscover myself. Then I remember I am not […]
Improve Physical and Psychological Symptoms and Quality of Life in People Living with HIV with Mind-Body Practices By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Our bodies and minds are intimately connected. Living with HIV can be stressful and can challenge our emotional well-being. Similarly, stress and anxiety can affect our bodies. So maintaining “a […]
Restrain Body Fatness Growth During Adolescence with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Practicing yoga changes your mind: It changes the way you approach life, your body, and eating. Yoga shows you how to appreciate your body for all of the amazing things that it can do for you and points you […]
Reduce Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The first step in yoga practice is to link the mind and body through the breath, bringing awareness to what is happening in the moment. Intense feelings and thoughts can be experienced and reduced in intensity as […]
Decrease Chronic Pain with HIV Infection with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “When it came to processing my HIV diagnosis, meditation offered me a framework for reflection, self-forgiveness, forgiving others and moving toward a place of acceptance.” – Seb Stuart More than 35 million people worldwide and 1.2 million people […]
Improve the Physical and Psychological State of HIV-Infected Youth with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Even in the midst of this stressful experience of testing positive for HIV, coaching people to feel happy, calm and satisfied — what we call positive affect — appears to influence important health outcomes,” – Judith […]