Relieve Chronic Low Back Pain with Tai Chi

Relieve Chronic Low Back Pain with Tai Chi   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Tai Chi has demonstrated usefulness in the prevention and treatment of certain problems such as back pain. Importantly, Tai Chi is non-invasive, relatively inexpensive, and gentle on the spine, so many people with back pain are starting to try […]

Improve Fibromyalgia with Yoga Practice

Improve Fibromyalgia with Yoga Practice   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “If you are suffering from fibromyalgia, it can be hard to get yourself moving, but movement and exercise are key ways to help manage and minimize pain. Practicing yoga daily can help. Yoga targets not only the body but also the mind. You […]

Improve Fibromyalgia with Qigong Practice

Improve Fibromyalgia with Qigong Practice   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “the mindful, meditative state that you reach through qigong releases neurochemical and immunological messengers that improve healing and reduce pain.” – Mary Lynch   Fibromyalgia is a mysterious disorder whose causes are unknown. It is very common affecting over 5 million people […]

Improve the Quality of Life of Parents of Children with Chronic Diseases with Mindfulness

Improve the Quality of Life of Parents of Children with Chronic Diseases with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “mindfulness meditation is extremely good at relieving anxiety, stress, depression, exhaustion and irritability. Memory improves, reaction times become faster and mental and physical stamina increase. In short, regular meditators are happier and more […]

Relieve Chronic Pain with Tai Chi

By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Tai Chi has demonstrated usefulness in the prevention and treatment of certain problems such as back pain. Importantly, Tai Chi is non-invasive, relatively inexpensive, and gentle on the spine, so many people with back pain are starting to try it as an adjunct to (or sometimes instead of) […]

Socially Mindful Behavior is Perceived Positively and Evokes Brain Responses

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Mindfulness Improves Physical Health

Mindfulness Improves Physical Health   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “mindfulness benefits our bodies, not just our minds.” – Jill Suttie   Mindfulness training has been shown to be effective in improving physical and psychological health and particularly with the physical and psychological reactions to stress. Techniques such as Mindfulness Training, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based […]