Research
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...
What is Qi?
2009/12/Wed 09
Qi (pronounced “Chee”) [气 , 氣 qì ]
Qi is sometimes spelled “chi” or “ch’i”. In this article I write it as “qi” to attempt to conform to modern academic standards and to help avoid confusion with taijiquan (pronounced “tai jee chuan”), which is often spelled “tai chi chuan”. Qi and chi may sound similar to non-chinese ears, and this has led to some confusion. “Qi” is a different word altogether from the chi in tai chi chuan.
“Qi” is often translated as “energy” or “vital force”. It is sometimes referred to as the substratum of the Universe.. ....................................................................................................... Read More...
Qi is sometimes spelled “chi” or “ch’i”. In this article I write it as “qi” to attempt to conform to modern academic standards and to help avoid confusion with taijiquan (pronounced “tai jee chuan”), which is often spelled “tai chi chuan”. Qi and chi may sound similar to non-chinese ears, and this has led to some confusion. “Qi” is a different word altogether from the chi in tai chi chuan.
“Qi” is often translated as “energy” or “vital force”. It is sometimes referred to as the substratum of the Universe.. ....................................................................................................... Read More...
Study - Tai Chi improves Osteoarthritis Knee Pain and Function
2009/10/Thu 29
Osteoarthritis is a common ailment in seniors. It can often cause chronic pain and impair joint function in older people. It is estimated that ten percent of people older than 55 have frequent knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.
A new study from Tufts University in Boston Massachussetts seems to show that practicing tai chi may can reduce osteoarthritis pain. Not only that. It can also improve the function of the joints.. ....................................................................................................... Read More...
A new study from Tufts University in Boston Massachussetts seems to show that practicing tai chi may can reduce osteoarthritis pain. Not only that. It can also improve the function of the joints.. ....................................................................................................... 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...