Improve Psychiatric Disorders with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Is mindfulness better than medication or other therapies? No, probably not; But if you are someone who doesn’t believe in taking medication or seeing an individual therapist you might be more inclined to engage in the practice of mindfulness. So, it becomes, […]
Affect the Brain with Religious Chanting By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “According to a recent medical report, chanting Om has been associated with reducing stress. One of the biggest health benefits of Om chanting is that it brings down stress levels. It provides relief from anxiety and tension. Regular chanting ensures that you feel […]
Relieve Low Back Pain with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “reductions in disability and pain intensity were found despite the reductions in opioid use and other medical and self-help pain treatments at six months. The trial confirms the findings of two prior randomized controlled trials with non-veterans showing that yoga is […]
Improve Pain, Mental Health and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Results show promise for mindfulness-based interventions to treat common psychological problems such as anxiety, stress, and depression in cancer survivors and to improve overall quality of life.” – Linda E. Carlson Receiving a […]
Improve Resilience in First-Responders with a Smartphone Mindfulness App By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The mindfulness practices work at both a preventative and remedial level by assisting them to maintain higher levels of resilience to deal with their emergency responder roles and helping to reduce and cease distressing reactions after difficult personal […]
Improve Sleep and Reduce Insomnia with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Given the absence of side effects and the positive potential benefits of mindfulness that extend beyond sleep, we encourage people with chronic insomnia, particularly those unable or unwilling to use sleep medications, to consider mindfulness training.” – Cynthia Gross Modern society […]
Enhance Flow in Athletes with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness-based interventions for sports are effective because they help athletes direct their attention to the current athletic task, while minimizing external distractions.” – Mitch Plemmons Athletic performance requires the harmony of mind and body. Excellence is in part physical and […]
Improve Mental Health in Older Adults with Mental Health Problems with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “You can think of emotional regulation like stopping a train—it works better if you can stop before the train (your emotions) starts rolling too fast. It also helps when your brakes work immediately, without interference. Mindfulness […]
Improve Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors with Exercise or Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “In studies of women with breast cancer, yoga has been shown to reduce fatigue and improve quality of sleep, physical vitality, and overall quality of life.” – BreastCancer.org Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact […]
Reduce Athletic Burnout with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness training has the potential to prevent athlete burnout because of stress reduction and increased recovery. It also has the potential to enhance performances. Mindfulness exercises could be beneficial for athletes who struggle with demands from several sources.” – P. Furrer […]