Mindfulness is Associated with Reduced Pain by Improving the Capacity for Pleasure By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “It felt good to realize [through mindfulness] that I can co-exist with my pain. Being mindful helped me realize that in my angry reaction to my back pain, I was neglecting my whole body. I […]
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 […]
Improve Student Resilience to Stress with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “This is, to the best of our knowledge, the most robust study to date to assess mindfulness training for students, and backs up previous studies that suggest it can improve mental health and wellbeing during stressful periods.” – Julieta Galante […]
Improve Psychological Health with Dynamic Mindfulness 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 Mindfulness training has been shown to be effective in improving physical and psychological health and […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Toxic emotions disrupt the workplace, and mindfulness increases your awareness of these destructive patterns, helping you recognize them before they run rampant. It’s a way of reprogramming your mind to think in healthier, less stressful, ways.” – Drew Hansen Work is very important for our health […]
Improve Symptoms of Chronic Heart Failure with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “On the surface, heart failure seems to be a purely physical problem. The heart muscle is too weak, or too stiff, to pump enough blood to meet the body’s demands. . .. But it’s an emotional and psychological problem, […]
Improve Bipolar Disorder with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy appears to have lasting benefits for people with bipolar disorder, a new study . . surveyed participants two years after the training and found that incorporating mindfulness practices and mindful breathing into daily life on a regular basis was associated with better prevention […]
Reduce Paranoia with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “people who receive Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) are taught how to detach from their feelings of paranoia and social discomfort and to recognize that the feelings are simply feelings, and are not reality.” – Jen Wilson Paranoia is a tendency to […]
Retreat for Health By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “retreat confirmed the importance of taking time out of our busy lives to quietly reflect and connect with ourselves. I learned countless lessons that could have only happened through direct experience. Perhaps most importantly, I deeply accepted myself and vowed to continue leaning into my […]
Relieve Tinnitus with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “With this new research we now know that regular yoga practice can reduce these symptoms and tinnitus without medication.” – Barry Keate Tinnitus is one of the most common symptoms to affect humanity. People with tinnitus live with a phantom noise that […]