Reduce Oxidative Stress with Tai Chi

Reduce Oxidative Stress with Tai Chi   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Oxidative stress is an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body, which can lead to cell and tissue damage. Oxidative stress occurs naturally and plays a role in the aging process.” – Jamie Eske   Free radicals are oxidants […]

Improve Lipid Metabolism in Diabetes with Yoga

Improve Lipid Metabolism in Diabetes with Yoga   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Yoga, being a lifestyle incorporating exercise and stress management training, targets the elevated lipid levels in patients with diabetes.” – Nisha Shantakumari   Diabetes is a major health issue. It is estimated that 30 million people in the United States […]

Improve Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation with Yoga Practice

Improve Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation with Yoga Practice   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Mindfulness is described through systematic mental training that develops meta-awareness (self-awareness), an ability to effectively modulate one’s behavior (self-regulation), and a positive relationship between self and other that transcends self-focused needs and increases prosocial characteristics (self-transcendence).” – David Vago   […]

Reduce Negative Self-Representations and Improve Social Anxiety Disorder with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

Reduce Negative Self-Representations and Improve Social Anxiety Disorder with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “for dealing with social anxiety, it is much more useful to practice mindful focus during conversations and other situations around people in which we are uncomfortable.” – Larry Cohen   Being in a social […]

Improve Hypertension with Yoga

Improve Hypertension with Yoga   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Yoga can reduce stress-induced hypertension, while addressing its underlying causes. It pacifies the sympathetic nervous system and slows down the heart, while teaching the muscles and mind to relax deeply.” – Marla Apt   High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) is an insidious disease because […]