As adults age into their older years, their bones become less dense, this is even more true for females over 50 years of age. This can lead to problems such as osteoporosis, and the bones being more prone to breaking, especially if one suffers a fall. Between the ages of 25 and 50, bone density … [Read more…]
Many people suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It is estimated that between 836 thousand and 2.5 million are affected by it in the United States alone.
The benefits of Tai Chi can be obtained whether you are young and fit, old and frail, or anywhere in-between. The wonderful part about learning Tai Chi is that it can be adjusted to accommodate the learners limitations
A wonderful video we came across from YouTube user Misscatanna of a woman documenting her practicing Tai Chi for each month that she was pregnant. She filmed short video clips of her practicing Tai Chi each month. As the video progresses, we see in each clip, a larger “baby bump” than the previous clip. At … [Read more…]
A Russian hospital is using Tai Chi as a breathing exercise and therapy to help recovering COVID patients deal with complications from the disease
Lately everyone is thinking about health, their own and their family’s and friend’s. People might start to think about ways to strengthen their immune system
Scientific studies on Taijiquan (太極拳) will always have limitations, and appropriate and rigorous controls are especially difficult to design.
America is a stressed nation, with an American Psychological Association survey noting that three out of four adults report having one stress symptom in the previous month, and 45% admitting to lying in bed at night, plagued by worry. The situation is particularly dire for those working in high stress jobs, including military personnel, firefighters, … [Read more…]
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health reports that there is scientific evidence that Tai Chi is a helpful, drug-free approach to improving sleep quality. If you’re not sleeping well and you want to feel fresher in the morning, adding Tai Chi to your lifestyle may be just the ticket. When you harness the power of Tai … [Read more…]
The practice of Tai Chi has been shown to be beneficial to patients dealing with cancer, having positive physical benefits for patients of cancer.