Improve Attentional Monitoring of Others Emotions with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “experience with mindfulness meditation is associated with distinct reactions to emotional provocations in attention and social decision-making tasks, and have implications for understanding the relationship between mindfulness meditation and emotion regulation.” – Deidre Reis Mindfulness practice has been […]
Improve Mental Health Postpartum with Perinatal Mindfulness Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “the ideal treatment plan for perinatal depression and anxiety often includes mindfulness techniques. Exercises such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and meditation, for example, have been shown to reduce blood pressure and promote recovery from many illnesses.” – Edith Gettes […]
Improve Physical and Psychological Symptoms and Quality of Life in People Living with HIV with Mind-Body Practices By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Our bodies and minds are intimately connected. Living with HIV can be stressful and can challenge our emotional well-being. Similarly, stress and anxiety can affect our bodies. So maintaining “a […]
Improve Mobility and Quality of Life in Patients with Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Exercise can increase blood flow to the hands and feet and may offer temporary relief from pain. People should discuss the exercises that are best for them with their doctor. Low-impact activities, such as […]
Improve Psychological Well-Being of Recovered Cardiorespiratory Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Meditation can be a useful part of cardiovascular risk reduction. I do recommend it, along with diet and exercise. It can also help decrease the sense of stress and anxiety.” – Deepak Bhatt Patients who experience cardiorespiratory […]
Reduce Stress and Improve Emotion Regulation with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “By recognizing and identifying emotions as they arise, you are able to see how your thoughts can spiral you into agitated emotional states. . . Being mindful of your emotions will help you accept them and also stay in […]
Improve Physical and Mental Health in the Homebound Elderly with Qigong and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “tai chi provides plenty of health benefits at any age, but it is especially appropriate for seniors. It doesn’t require special equipment, it’s easy on the muscles and joints and it’s one […]
Sexual Arousal and Mindfulness are Linked in Complex Ways By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness meditation” training — which teaches how to bring one’s thoughts into the present moment — can quiet the mental chatter that prevents these women from fully feeling sexual stimuli.” – Gina Silverstein Problems with sex are […]
Improve Sensory Discrimination with Alternate-Nostril Yoga Breathing By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “alternate nostril breathing, has a long history in Ayurvedic medicine and yoga, where it’s thought to harmonize the two hemispheres of the brain, resulting in a balanced in physical, mental and emotional well-being.” – Paula Watkins Yoga practice is becoming […]
Improve Mental Health and Well-Being of College Students with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Student life can be stressful, but that doesn’t mean students have to let stress take over their lives. By incorporating mindfulness and meditation into daily routines, students can not only relieve the pressure, but also improve their […]