Yoga Practitioners Cope Better with the Stress and Psychological Distress During Covid-19 Pandemic By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “As the lockdown cannot last forever and workplaces will have to be functional soon, there is an increased possibility of recurrent infection. Therefore, Yoga can provide the necessary tool for risk reduction, amelioration of […]
Improve Military-Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness may help to mitigate the relationship between maladaptive thinking and posttraumatic distress.” – Matthew Tull Experiencing trauma is quite common. It has been estimated that 60% of men and 50% of women will experience a significant […]
Mindfulness Training Improves Medical Students’ Mindfulness and Briefly Academic Success By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “medical students who participate in mindfulness based stress reduction programs see a decrease in anxiety and stress. Reduction in outside noise combined with the discipline to remain present in the moment can also lead to more effective […]
Mindfulness Increases Resiliency During a Pandemic By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “These are trying times, but incorporating mindful practices into your daily routine can help calm anxiety and build healthy coping skills.” – Rae Jacobson Mindfulness training has been shown to improve health and well-being in healthy individuals. It has also been found to be effective for a large […]
Mindfulness-Based Therapies Effectively Treat Cardiovascular Disease By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “What’s good for the mind also tends to be good for the heart. The mind-calming practice of meditation may play a role in reducing your risk of heart disease.” – Harvard Health Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer. A […]
Produce Lasting Improvements in Resilience and Well-Being in Pre-Retirement Employees with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “workers who took the mindfulness class reported feeling much better. They had less prolonged fatigue — that feeling of exhaustion that doesn’t go away even after having a chance to rest. They also felt less […]
Improve Prisoner’s Physical and Psychological Well-Being with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “inmates participating in a 20-24 week meditation program showed a reduction in trouble sleeping, improved anger management capabilities, and lower levels of stress and anxiety.” – Mindfulness Strategies Around 2 ¼ million people are incarcerated in the United […]
Hot Yoga is Superior in Improving Cardiovascular Health By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “It might be hard, but hot yoga can help improve strength, flexibility and balance, while helping decrease your risk of conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.” – Lydia Stephens Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer, claiming […]
Improve Pain, Sleep, and the Mental Health of Chronic Pain Patients with Internet Mindfulness Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “In the context of chronic pain . . . meditation can help you to stop your mind wandering back to your pain when you are trying to focus on something else, therefore […]
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 […]