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Mindfulness is Associated with Changing Neural Connectivity in Children and Adolescents

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Mindfulness is Associated with Changing Neural Connectivity in Children and Adolescents By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “mindfulness meditation training increases resting state connectivity between top-down executive control regions, highlighting an important mechanism through which it reduces stress levels.” Daniel Reed   There has accumulated a large amount of research demonstrating that mindfulness has significant benefits […]

Improve Psychomotor Perform of Intellectually Disabled Children with Yoga

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Improve Psychomotor Perform of Intellectually Disabled Children with Yoga   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Special needs experts agree that yoga activities make a positive impact on individuals with special needs.  These activities improve mobility, strength, and digestion for individuals with disabilities.” – Cara Batema   Intellectual disabilities involve below average intelligence and […]

Improve Bipolar Disorders in Low and Middle Income Countries with Mindfulness

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Improve Bipolar Disorders in Low and Middle Income Countries with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy appears to have lasting benefits for people with bipolar disorder, , , incorporating mindfulness practices and mindful breathing into daily life on a regular basis was associated with better prevention of depressive relapse.” – Mahesh Agrawal   […]

Improve Treatment Resistant Major Depression with Yoga

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Improve Treatment Resistant Major Depression with Yoga   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Some people who haven’t responded to traditional treatments might do well with yoga, because unlike antidepressant drugs, yoga and deep breathing target the autonomic nervous system.” – Amanda MacMillan   Clinically diagnosed depression is the most common mental illness, affecting […]