Health
Tai Chi improves depression in the elderly - UCLA study
2011/04/Sat 16
With millions of seniors suffering from depression, and with the numbers expected to increase greatly in the next 35 years, depression and suicide are serious problems for elderly North Americans. . ....................................................................................................... Read More...
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Research indicates a range of health benefits from Tai Chi and Qigong - but what does that mean for teachers and students?
2010/07/Mon 05
An analysis of 77 studies of Tai Chi and Qigong indicates that the two arts can positively affect psychological health as well as bone health, cardio-respiratory fitness, balance, accidental falls, and stress.. ....................................................................................................... Read More...
Tai chi may benefit pschological health.
2010/05/Thu 27
Tai Chi may have a positive effect on the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. It seems to enhance the moods of people with chronic conditions as well as benefiting healthy people who have not been diagnosed with any psychological pathology.
This is according to a research article published by BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010 called
"Tai Chi on psychological well-being: systematic review and meta-analysis". ....................................................................................................... Read More...
This is according to a research article published by BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2010 called
"Tai Chi on psychological well-being: systematic review and meta-analysis". ....................................................................................................... Read More...
The Health Benefits of Tai chi
2010/05/Thu 27
Tai chi was originally developed as a martial art, and is still practised as such by many around the world. But the great global popularity of tai chi is primarily due to it's health benefits. . ....................................................................................................... Read More...
Allergy treatment
2008/04/Fri 04
I recently reconnected with a former tai chi and qigong student of mine from Vancouver.
After many years of studying traditional Chinese medicine in Canada and China, Francis Rock (DTCM, R.Ac.) has moved to Toronto and begun a successful practice in Yorkville.
Francis (I believe he is "Dr. Rock" in British Columbia) is becoming quite popular with patients in Toronto, focusing on allergies and fertility issues. He is also a great resource when I have questions about TCM. Of course, his time is precious these days. But he has promised to write us an article about fertility from a TCM point of view. Look for that in the near future.
Yesterday, I received an e-mail from Francis with an article from his newsletter about an allergy treatment.
I will let him speak for himself. Here is the article.. ....................................................................................................... Read More...
After many years of studying traditional Chinese medicine in Canada and China, Francis Rock (DTCM, R.Ac.) has moved to Toronto and begun a successful practice in Yorkville.
Francis (I believe he is "Dr. Rock" in British Columbia) is becoming quite popular with patients in Toronto, focusing on allergies and fertility issues. He is also a great resource when I have questions about TCM. Of course, his time is precious these days. But he has promised to write us an article about fertility from a TCM point of view. Look for that in the near future.
Yesterday, I received an e-mail from Francis with an article from his newsletter about an allergy treatment.
I will let him speak for himself. Here is the article.. ....................................................................................................... Read More...
Tai Chi helps Diabetes and Immune System -Study shows.
2008/04/Wed 02
Tai Chi can improve Type 2 diabetes control, say researchers in Taiwan and Australia.. ....................................................................................................... Read More...