Improve Physical Function and Postural Control Complexity in Older Adults with Peripheral Neuropathy with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “slow and fluid movements improve the body’s alignment, posture, strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and stamina. Many of these benefits of Tai Chi are consistent with many other forms of low-impact exercise, with […]
Improve Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “tai chi can be used as an add-on to current physical therapies and medications to ease some of the key problems faced by people with Parkinson’s disease.” – Peter Wayne Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is an incurable progressive degenerative disease […]
Reduce Falls in the Elderly with Exercise and Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “With regular practice, tai chi improves balance by strengthening muscles and co-ordination; at the same time, it strengthens the mind, thereby improving calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, both physically and mentally, tai chi is an […]
Improve Health and Cognitive Ability in the Elderly with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi is a gentle exercise that helps seniors improve balance and prevent falls. Studies have found that tai chi also improves leg strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, immune system, sleep, happiness, sense of self-worth, and the ability to concentrate […]
Improve Brain Function and Mild Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “in individuals age 60 or older with mild cognitive impairment . . . engaging in tai chi (a series of gentle, slow movements accompanied by deep breathing) reduces the risk of falling. What’s more, […]
Improve Low Back Pain with Tai Chi Practice Alone or with Other Treatments By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “We would expect disability to improve because tai chi involves physical activity and exercise, and this would improve people’s ability to do physical tasks around the house, sports, work, etc.,” – Chris Maher Low […]
Improve Psychiatric Problems among Veterans with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness-based interventions show promise in helping soldiers reduce symptoms of PTS and depression as well as experience improvements in various psychosocial domains.” – Adam Clark There are vast numbers of people worldwide who suffer with mental or physical illnesses. […]
Facilitate Stroke Rehabilitation with Tai Chi Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “implementing the ancient Chinese art of tai chi into one’s routine may produce strong results of increased stability and functionality, leading to an overall sense of well being for the stroke survivor.” – Saebo Every year, more than 795,000 people in the […]
Improve Cognitive Function in Early Dementia Patients with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related conditions is exploding in the United States. But while scientists struggle to find a new medical treatment, tai chi, the ancient Chinese martial art, has emerged […]
Improve Balance and Mobility and Prevent Falls in Parkinson’s Disease Patients with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “There is still so much to learn from research about exactly how exercise improves the physical and mental well-being of people with living with Parkinson’s disease, as well as which combinations or activities […]