Tai Chi News

Fibromyalgia affects around 2-4% of the adult population worldwide and is a long-term condition that causes widespread body pain.

Previous research has shown that tai chi is an effective exercise to improve balance control and flexibility in older individuals. This suggests that the practice might help protect against falls.

Meditation, yoga and Tai Chi may decrease the production of NF-kB and cytokines, leading to a reversal of the pro-inflammatory gene expression pattern and a reduction in the risk of inflammation-related diseases and conditions, the researchers said.

A new study has found that such inteventions could reverse the molecular reactions in the DNA that causes stress as well as boost well-being.

For the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, the team recruited 50 participants through advertisements offering tai chi for stress reduction. 

As per a new study, simple household tasks, such as making bed, doing laundry or carrying groceries can start the road to recovery for people who have had a heart attack or a stroke.

The best thing about this gentle form of exercise is that it can be practiced by people of all ages. 

Tai chi can be practiced while you are walking, standing, or even seated. Deep breathing, weight shifting, and leg stepping movements are part of the practice.

Chinese exercises also seemed to improve quality of life and reduce depression in patients with cardiovascular disease.

 Insomnia, one of the most common sleep disorders, is associated with increased risk for depression, medical comorbidities, and mortality.

 Strengthening your resilience with mindful meditation or yoga can help keep the doctors away, thereby reducing your health care cost, says a new study.

A new study has linked the ancient Chinese exercise Tai Chi to improved physical capacity among older adults with certain common long term conditions.