Improve Sleep with Mindfulness

Improve Sleep with Mindfulness   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “When we lose awareness of the present moment, our minds get stuck in maladaptive ways of thinking. For example, you might be trying to go to sleep but your mind gets lost thinking about all the groceries you need to buy. Deep, relaxed breathing is […]

Improve Psychological Well-being in Coronary Artery Disease Patients with Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy

Improve Psychological Well-being in Coronary Artery Disease Patients with Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Given the proven role of stress in heart attacks and coronary artery disease, effective meditation would be appropriate for almost all patients with coronary artery disease.” – Joon Sup Lee   Cardiovascular disease is the […]

Improve Psychological and Physical Health During Cancer Treatment with Yoga

Improve Psychological and Physical Health During Cancer Treatment with Yoga   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Yoga for cancer patients—what better way to manage anxiety, gain strength, increase flexibility, and create feelings of well-being! A growing body of research points to the potential of yoga for supporting cancer patients, both during and after treatment.” – […]

Relieve Major Depression with Yoga

Relieve Major Depression with Yoga   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “for many patients dealing with depression, anxiety, or stress, yoga may be a very appealing way to better manage symptoms. Indeed, the scientific study of yoga demonstrates that mental and physical health are not just closely allied, but are essentially equivalent. The […]