Meditation Practice Does Not Change the Brain or Impulsivity By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Impulsivity is a characteristic of human behavior that can be both beneficial and detrimental to our everyday lives. For example, the ability to act on impulse may allow us to seize a valuable opportunity, or to make a […]
Improve Brain Processing of Awareness and Emotions with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Evidence suggests that particular areas of the brain may either shrink or grow in response to regular mindfulness practice.” – Meera Joshi There has accumulated a large amount of research demonstrating that meditation practice has significant benefits for psychological, physical, […]
Reduce Pain and Falls and Improve Mobility in the Elderly with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Solid research shows that tai chi can benefit people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, tension headache, and other ongoing, painful conditions.” – Harvard Health The process of aging affects every aspect of the physical […]
Facilitate Stroke Rehabilitation with Tai Chi Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “implementing the ancient Chinese art of tai chi into one’s routine may produce strong results of increased stability and functionality, leading to an overall sense of well being for the stroke survivor.” – Saebo Every year, more than 795,000 people in the […]
Improve Quality of Life in Women with Ovarian Removal with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “midlife women with higher mindfulness scores experienced fewer menopausal symptoms. These findings suggest that mindfulness may be a promising tool to help women reduce menopausal symptoms and overall stress.” – Richa Sood Women who carry […]
Improve Balance in Stroke Victims with Tai Chi Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Stroke can impair balance, heightening the risk of a debilitating fall. But . . . stroke survivors can improve their balance by practicing the Chinese martial art of tai chi.” – ScienceDaily Every year, more than 795,000 people in […]
Relaxation and Mindfulness Training Have Differing Psychological and Neural Effects By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “this practice of nonjudgmental self-awareness is one of the most effective ways to improve mood and anxiety.” – Neda Gould Mindfulness training has been shown to improve health and well-being. It has also been found to be effective for a […]
Improve Brain Size and Function in Healthy Elderly with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Epidemiologic studies have shown repeatedly that individuals who engage in more physical exercise or are more socially active have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The current findings suggest that this may be a result of […]
Improve the Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Functioning of Autistic Children and Their Parents with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “A weekly mindfulness session for children with autism and a separate program for their parents showed promising results. After nine weekly sessions of mindfulness training, 21 adolescents with autism reported better quality […]
Reduce Menopausal Symptoms, Anxiety, and Depression during Menopause with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness cannot entirely remove the symptoms of menopause, but it can help you deal with them in a calmer and more compassionate way – and self compassion boosts mental health.” – Karita Cullen Menopause occurs in […]