Reduce the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi mind-body treatment results in similar or greater improvement in symptoms than aerobic exercise, the current most commonly prescribed non-drug treatment. This mind-body approach may be considered a therapeutic option in the multi-disciplinary management of fibromyalgia.” – Wang […]
Reduce Fatigue with Breast Cancer with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga works on the principle of mind and body health and it would help women cope with systemic therapy side effects better. Yoga nidra and pranayama also improve sleep patterns. Thus, all this together may reduce fatigue and pain.” – […]
Improve Fibromyalgia with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Compared with patients who received wellness education and stretching exercises, those who practiced tai chi saw their fibromyalgia become much less severe. They also slept better, felt better, had less pain, had more energy, and had better physical and mental health.” – Chenchen Wang Fibromyalgia is a […]
Improve Parkinson’s Disease with Group Tai Chi Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi, an ancient martial art characterized by slow, flowing movement and meditation, helps improve balance and movement control for people with Parkinson’s disease.” – Tara Parker-Pope Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is an incurable progressive degenerative disease of the […]
Tai Chi Fails to Improve Pain and Quality of Life in Patients with Spinal Cord Disorders By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” but it might well be called “medication in motion.” There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a […]
Improve Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The slow, repetitive weight-shifting movements and emphasis on maintaining an erect spine in tai chi help improve balance. People with multiple sclerosis (MS) tend to compensate for dysfunctional body systems by relying heavily on other systems. It’s therefore important to […]
Improve Fatigue in Severe Chronic Disease with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga has stood out as an especially effective treatment for CFS because of its holistic approach to healing; unlike drugs, diets, physical therapy, or psychotherapy alone, yoga is a means to address physical, mental, and spiritual issues, all of […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “One of the best features of tai chi and qi gong is that they can be adapted to fit just about any fitness level. The gentle flowing low-impact movements are easy on your joints if you have arthritis. You can even do them seated or in a wheelchair […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “A growing body of carefully conducted research is building a compelling case for tai chi as an adjunct to standard medical treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of many conditions commonly associated with age.” – Peter M. Wayne Modern medicine has markedly improved the treatments for […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “With its integrative approach that strengthens the body while focusing the mind, tai chi addresses a range of physical and mental health issues—including bone strength, joint stability, cardiovascular health, immunity, and emotional well-being.” – Stephanie Watson Arthritis is a chronic disease that most commonly affects the […]