Manage Hypertension with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “brisk walking, reducing salt intake, and practicing yoga can each benefit people with high blood pressure.” – Markus MacGill High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is an insidious disease because there are no overt symptoms. The individual feels fine. But it can be deadly […]
Improve the Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes with Yoga Therapy 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 for diabetes […]
Improve the Psychological Well-Being of Patients with Cardiovascular Disease with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi involves a series of graceful, gentle movements that can get your heart rate up while also relaxing your mind. It’s been called meditation in motion.” – Cleveland Heart Lab Cardiovascular disease is […]
Meditation is an Effective Treatment for a Variety of Medical Conditions By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness is not a cure-all. . . . There have been thousands of studies showing that there are psychological and physical benefits to mindfulness meditation, but the intention . . . is not to cure the […]
Reduce Complications from Type-2 Diabetes with a Yoga Lifestyle By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga can be used as an effective therapy in reducing oxidative stress in type 2 diabetes. Yoga in addition to standard care helps reduce BMI and improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients.” – Shreelaxmi V Hegde […]
Reduce Fatigue and Improve Sleep in Cancer Survivors with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “tai chi may help to increase strength, balance, flexibility, heart and lung function, feelings of well-being” – BreastCancer.org Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on most people. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and […]
Reduce the Psychological and Physical Responses Before a Major Dental Procedure with Yogic Relaxation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Practicing yoga has been effectively proven to reduce stress levels and induce the sense of calmness in individuals, which could help in the management of several stress-induced oral conditions.” – Roquaiya Nishat […]
Decrease the Development of Diabetes in At-risk Patients with Yoga 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 for […]
Reduce Age-Associated Decline in Cerebrovascular Function with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “In addition to the physical components of tai chi, this form of exercise has mental and emotional advantages. Some studies have shown people who perform tai chi on a regular basis see improvements in cognitive function and memory.” […]
Improve Lipid Metabolism in Diabetes with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Yoga, being a lifestyle incorporating exercise and stress management training, targets the elevated lipid levels in patients with diabetes.” – Nisha Shantakumari Diabetes is a major health issue. It is estimated that 30 million people in the United States […]