Improve Physiological Adaptation to High Altitude with Yoga and Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Pranayama techniques allow for maximizing your lung capacity, which becomes critical at high altitudes.” – D.. M. Kumar Breathing is essential for life and generally occurs automatically. It’s easy to take for granted as it’s been […]
Increase Resting Metabolic Rate in Obese Women with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “You get to thinking that yoga and its health benefits, such as stress reduction and improved fitness, are best for thin people, and not so much for the 36 percent of U.S. adults who are obese. Not true. Yoga […]
Improve Well-Being and Relaxation of Patients Undergoing Rehabilitation for Acquired Brain Injuries with Yoga Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “One of the things about yoga that is different from traditional rehabilitation exercises is that it is more whole-body focused. It helps people learn to take their nervous systems to a more […]
Improve Cardiovascular and Metabolic Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga practices such as cleansing processes, asanas, pranayama, mudras, bandha, meditation, mindfulness, and relaxation are known to reduce blood glucose levels and to help in the management of comorbid disease conditions associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus, resulting in […]
Improve Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Yoga Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Turns out, in addition to improving sleep quality, relieving stress and anxiety and improving overall physical health, yoga can also be an excellent natural energy-booster.” – Carolyn Gregoire Myalgic encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) occurs in about 0.2% of the population. […]
Improve Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Seated Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The benefits of yoga, in general, include loosening up muscles, joints, and connective tissues, and improving strength and balance. But is it right for ME/CFS, with post-exertional malaise plus other problematic symptoms such as dizziness and muscle pain? We don’t […]
Yoga Practice May Help Prevent the Development of Type II Diabetes 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 […]
Improve the Symptoms of Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Patients with Online Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga classes specifically created for cancer patients offer more than a traditional support group. Yoga creates a sense of belonging, reduces feelings of stress and improves quality of life.” – Sara Szeglowski “Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) are […]
Improve Chronic Low Back Pain in Low Income Patients with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga’s focus on balance and steadiness encourages your body to develop defenses against the causes of back pain, which include weak abdominal and pelvic muscles, as well lack of flexibility in the hips. When you strengthen […]
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 […]