Improve Weight-Related Eating Behaviors with a Mindfulness App By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “a slower, more thoughtful way of eating could help with weight problems and maybe steer some people away from processed food and unhealthy choices.” – Harvard Health Eating is produced by two categories of signals. Homeostatic signals emerge […]
Improve Mental Well-Being with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “engaging in mindfulness meditation cultivates our ability to both focus and broaden our attention, which is a practical way to elicit psychological well-being.” Jennifer Wolkin Over the last several decades, research and anecdotal experiences have accumulated an impressive evidential case that […]
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 […]
Improve the Psychological State of Heart Disease Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Not only can meditation improve how your heart functions, but a regular practice can enhance your outlook on life and motivate you to maintain many heart-healthy behaviors, like following a proper diet, getting adequate sleep, and keeping […]
Heighten Mental and Physical Well-Being with Mindfulness Training By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “By focusing on the here and now, many people who practice mindfulness find that they are less likely to get caught up in worries about the future or regrets over the past, are less preoccupied with concerns about success […]
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 Osteopenia and Osteoporosis with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “There are many ways that tai chi helps people with osteoporosis. An excellent study showed tai chi slowed down the loss of bone density approximately three fold.” – Paul Lam Bone is living tissue that, like all living tissues, […]
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 […]
Mindfulness Practice Quality not Quantity Predicts Psychological Improvement By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Ultimately, engaging in mindfulness meditation cultivates our ability to both focus and broaden our attention, which is a practical way to elicit psychological well-being.” – Jennifer Wolkin Over the last several decades, research and anecdotal experiences have accumulated […]