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 […]
Reduce Oxidative Stress with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Oxidative stress is an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body, which can lead to cell and tissue damage. Oxidative stress occurs naturally and plays a role in the aging process.” – Jamie Eske Free radicals are oxidants […]
Improve the Well-Being of Children with Special Health Care Needs and Their Parents with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness-based parenting program can be an effective intervention for reducing the stress experienced by parents of children with special needs.” – Elizabeth J. Shaffer There is a tremendous demand for caregiving […]
Improve Diabetes in Older and Elderly Patients with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi exercises can improve blood glucose levels and improve the control of type 2 diabetes and immune system response.” – Medical News Today Diabetes is a major health issue. It is estimated that 30 million people in […]
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 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 […]
Improve Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia in Older Adults with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi is not only a suitable exercise for elderly people with obesity, but it can also help to regulate BP, improve heart and lung function in these individuals, as well as reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease […]
Improve Cognitive Ability in Older Adults with Tai Chi and Qigong Practices By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Qigong exercise induced significant neurocognitive improvement in aging.” – Di Qi The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline in every system in the body, the brain included. The elderly frequently have problems with […]
Increase Quality of Life and Decrease Weight of Patients with Diabetes with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “a regular tai chi exercise program may help lower blood glucose levels, allowing people with diabetes to better control their disease.” – Lindsey Getz Diabetes is a major health issue. It is […]