Improve Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “tai chi can help people with COPD boost their ability to walk and do other types of exercise, as well as improve their quality of life.” – Harvard Health Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) are progressive lung […]
Strengthen the Brain and Improve Cognition in Older Adults with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness training, with its emphasis on present-focused attention and regulation of the habitual, reflexive tendencies of the mind, has the potential to enhance cognitive control operations in the elderly and the neural circuitry associated with it.” […]
Improve Walking in the Elderly with Knee Osteoarthritis with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The most common type of arthritis is called osteoarthritis (OA). . . Fortunately, lifestyle changes such as gentle yoga have been shown to improve OA symptoms.” – Robin Madell Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease […]
Relieve Insomnia in Older Adults with Tai Chi or Exercise By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi significantly improved sleep quality in both healthy adults and patients with chronic health conditions, which suggests that Tai Chi may be considered as an alternative behavioral therapy in the treatment of insomnia.” – Gown Raman Modern […]
Improve Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Tai Chi Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The practice of Tai Chi promotes the preservation of cognitive abilities including global cognitive functions, semantic memory, verbal learning/memory, self-perception of memory, and visuospatial skills in the elderly.” – Karine Huy-Leng Lim The aging process involves […]
Improve Lung Function in Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Physiotherapy and Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “It’s not just about the physical movement, although that can really benefit people. Yoga is more about the inner experience than the outer experience. For people who have disabilities, I focus on deep breathing and […]
Improve Nervous System and Cognitive Function with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “tai chi appears to improve executive function—the ability to multitask, manage time, and make decisions—in people without any cognitive decline. In those with mild cognitive impairment, tai chi slowed the progression to dementia.” – Harvard Health Tai […]
Mindfulness is Associated with Better Perinatal Mental Health Among Uncertainty Produced by Covid-19 By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “use of a mindfulness-based meditation app may benefit patients who are navigating the stressors of being pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic.” – Orli K. Florsheim, MD The period of pregnancy is a time of intense physiological and psychological […]
Yoga Improves Pregnancy and Childbirth Outcomes By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Much like other types of childbirth-preparation classes, prenatal yoga is a multifaceted approach to exercise that encourages stretching, mental centering and focused breathing. Research suggests that prenatal yoga is safe and can have many benefits for pregnant women and their babies.” – Mayo Clinic The period of […]
Tai Chi Practice Improves the Symptoms of Multiple Diseases By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “In addition to easing balance problems, and possibly other symptoms, tai chi can help ease stress and anxiety and strengthen all parts of the body, with few if any harmful side effects.” Peter Wayne Tai Chi is an […]