Tai Chi Improves the Quality of Life and Relieves Physical and Psychological Symptoms of Breast Cancer Survivors. By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “For patients with cancer, Tai Chi and Qigong provide benefit to many of the side effects associated with cancer and cancer treatment.” – Susan Yaguda Receiving a diagnosis of […]
Reduce Biochemical Stress Responses in Hispanic Breast Cancer Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness is a state of mind which we can all acquire and use to support our wellbeing physically, emotionally and mentally. . . Having cancer, or specifically breast cancer. . . experiences take up a lot […]
Improve the Psychological Health in Breast Cancer Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness is a state of mind which we can all acquire and use to support our wellbeing physically, emotionally and mentally. . . Having cancer, or specifically breast cancer, is no exception. Our cancer experiences take up […]
Cost Effectively Improve Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “People don’t ask to be diagnosed with cancer, but they’re given an opportunity to, in a real sense, experience the vividness and the exquisiteness of the moment.” – Linda Carlson Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has […]
Improve Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients with Mind-Body Practices By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness makes a profound difference for breast cancer patients and survivors, both physically and mentally.” – Laura Dorwart Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on most people. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and […]
Mindfulness Reduces Fatigue with Breast Cancer Patients Directly and Indirectly by Improving Psychological Health By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Women who were more mindful tended to have lower symptoms of metastatic breast cancer, including pain severity and interference, fatigue, psychological distress, and sleep disturbance.” – Lauren Zimmaro Because of great advances […]
Improve the Long-Term Mental Health of Breast Cancer Survivors with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness-based meditation can help ease the stress, anxiety, fear, and depression that often come along with a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.” – Breast Cancer.org Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on […]
Reduce Fear of Cancer Return with Mind-Body Practices By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “the mind and body are really one entity, not two separate parts. Stated simply, there is no separation or division between the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. The best stress management program is one that moves you from fear […]
Improve the Physical and Psychological Health of Cancer Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “It turns out that some of the most difficult elements of the cancer experience are very well-suited to a mindfulness practice.” – Linda Carlson Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on most […]
Improve Cancer Patients Physical and Psychological Health with Spiritual Care By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Spirituality and religion can be important to the well-being of people who have cancer, enabling them to better cope with the disease. Spirituality and religion may help patients and families find deeper meaning and experience a sense […]