Reduce Inflammation in Psychiatric Patients with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness practice was not directly linked to lower inflammation levels, but that it may have bolstered stress resilience among at-risk adults by preventing an increase in inflammatory biomarker levels.” – Grace Bullock The immune system is designed to protect […]
Reduce Depression with Infertility with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Studies have shown that women dealing with infertility have anxiety and depression levels equals to women with cancer and HIV.” – Beth Heller Infertility is primarily a medical condition due to physiological problems. It is quite common. It is estimated […]
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 […]
Reduce Anxiety and Depression in Coronary Heart Disease Patients with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi is an interesting, promising exercise option. I think based on what we found, it’s a reasonable and safe step to offer tai chi within cardiac rehab.” – Elena Salmoriago-Blotcher Cardiovascular disease is […]
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 […]
Reduce Inflammation in Mildly Cognitive Impaired Elderly with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness practice was not directly linked to lower inflammation levels, but may have bolstered stress resilience among at-risk adults by preventing an increase in inflammatory biomarker levels.” – Grace Bullock The immune system is designed to protect […]
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 […]
Lower Opioid Cravings are Associated with Lower Depression, Higher Self-Regulation, and Higher Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “mindfulness-based interventions could help people dependent on opioids increase their self-awareness and self-control over cravings and be less reactive to emotional and physical pain.” – Science Daily Substance abuse and addiction is a […]
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 […]