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February 6, 2010

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Tai Chi: Improving Balance with Ancient Art

December 23, 2009

Tai Chi has been under the microscope of the American Academy of Otolaryngology (ear, nose, throat specialists) as a beneficial remedy for dizziness.

This ancient, Chinese art (some call it a martial art, but the fact is, there’s not much body contact) is made up of a series of slowly-executed moves. It’s a great exercise (you’ll get a workout without high-impact damage to knee and ankle joints), it can be combined with meditation (good for the spirit) and it looks like Tai Chi improves balance in those who experience dizziness as part of their daily routine.

The Vestibular System: Your Ears Aren’t Just About Hearing

You thought your hearing system was all about hearing. Well, it’s true. That hearing mechanism inside your skull converts sound waves into electrical signals that are sent to the brain’s hearing center for processing. A genuine miracle of nature.

But you wouldn’t believe what else is going on inside those ear canals of yours. Holy cow. There’s another whole system called the vestibular system that’s a part of the hearing system. »»»READ MORE«««

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December 18, 2009

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December 16, 2009

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December 10, 2009

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Doctors eliminate arthritis without surgery

December 8, 2009

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New research shows staying physically active may help those with osteoarthritis. Investigators from Tufts University School of Medicine recently found that patients over age 65 with knee osteoarthritis who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain… read more of this item

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  Doctors eliminate arthritis without surgery News 8 Austin Investigators from Tufts University School of Medicine recently found that patients over age 65 with knee osteoarthritis who engage in regular Tai Chi ...

• Qigong: Some people find help in ancient Chinese exercise - OregonLive.com

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  Qigong: Some people find help in ancient Chinese exercise OregonLive.com So why is dayan qigong not better known? Even Regan, dean of NCNM, is not familiar with the form. And qigong itself isn't nearly as mainstream as tai chi or ...

• Med schools increasingly teach alternatives - Statesman Journal

  Med schools increasingly teach alternatives Statesman Journal Future doctors and nurses are learning about acupuncture and herbs along with anatomy and physiology at a ...

• Mind-Machine Breakthrough: People Type With Just Thoughts
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  Intricate Japanese tea ceremony meditative, calming Pittsburgh Post Gazette Now, she spends hours performing a leisurely -- almost meditative -- traditional Japanese tea ceremony. "I was like a spinning top. ...

• Garden Tips: Create a meditation garden to get away, nourish the soul - TCPalm

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• Herbal medicine: doctors criticised - The Press Association

  Herbal medicine: doctors criticised The Press Association While the College is in favour of regulating acupuncture, it believes doing so for herbal and traditional Chinese medicine risks giving them credibility. ... and more »

• Sound Body Equals Sound Mind, Study Finds
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December 2, 2009

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November 28, 2009

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November 17, 2009

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