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 […]
Forest Walking and Forest Qigong Improve Cognitive Function in the Elderly By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “forest bathing has received increasing attention due to its health-promoting effects, including enhancing immune functions and decreasing blood pressure in hypertension patients, as well as stress relief effects.” – Genxiang Mao, Modern living is stressful, […]
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 […]
Movement-Based Therapies are Affective for Rehabilitation from Disease 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 martial art, has value in treating or preventing […]
Tai Chi Practice Changes the Brain Differently than Walking 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.” – Harvard Health The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline in every system in the body, […]
Improve Inflammation and Depression with Mild Cognitive Impairment with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “adults with mild cognitive impairment who practice mindfulness meditation could experience a boost in cognitive reserve.” – Monica Beyer The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline in every system in the body, the brain included. […]
Relieve Sleep Disturbances with Mindfulness Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “meditation helps lower the heart rate by igniting the parasympathetic nervous system and encouraging slower breathing, thereby increasing the prospect of a quality night’s sleep.” – Headspace Modern society has become more around-the-clock and more complex producing considerable pressure and stress on the individual. The […]
Improve Cognitive Function in the Elderly 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 more than other types of […]
Improve Sleep Quality in Women with Sleep Disturbance with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “When people who have insomnia perform yoga on a daily basis, they sleep for longer, fall asleep faster, and return to sleep more quickly if they wake up in the middle of the night.” – Sleep Foundation […]
Improve Cognitive Function in the Elderly with Mind-Body Practices By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment can learn to practice mindfulness meditation, and by doing so may boost their cognitive reserve.” – Rebecca Erwin Wells The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline in every system in the […]