qigong

Biochemical markers of bone turnover as predictors of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures in men and women: 10-year follow-up of the Taiji cohort.

Biochemical markers of bone turnover as predictors of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures in men and women: 10-year follow-up of the Taiji cohort.
Mod Rheumatol. 2011 Apr 22;
Authors: Yoshimura N, Muraki S, Oka H, Kawaguch…

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The qigong of 18 Luohan Hands and yoga for prevention of low back pain: A conceptual synthesis.

The qigong of 18 Luohan Hands and yoga for prevention of low back pain: A conceptual synthesis.
Chin J Integr Med. 2011 Apr 26;
Authors: Posadzki P
The practice of hathayoga is based on the following assumptions: compl…

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What is Tai Chi? – Dr. Andrew Weil

Sometimes called “Chinese shadow boxing,” tai chi is a gentle form of martial art and exercise that involves a formal series of flowing, graceful, slow-motion movements designed to harmonize the circulation of “chi” around the body. Chi, also rendered as ch’i or qi, is a term from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) used to describe an [...]

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Tai Chi, A 'Medication In Motion,' Helps People With Heart Failure

Visit an urban park in China any given morning or late afternoon, and you’re likely to find elderly people engaged in a slow, elegant dance, their arms and legs lifting and circling in unison. Tinny traditional music might be playing from a battery-run cassette player. The seniors are focused and at ease in their daily [...]

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Body Awareness: a phenomenological inquiry into the common ground of mind-body therapies.

Body Awareness: a phenomenological inquiry into the common ground of mind-body therapies.
Philos Ethics Humanit Med. 2011 Apr 7;6(1):6
Authors: Mehling WE, Wrubel J, Daubenmier J, Price CJ, Kerr CE, Silow T, Gopisetty V, Stewa…

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Study links better bone health with green tea, Tai Chi

Drinking green tea and practicing Taichi may promote bone health of postmenopausal women and reduce the risk of inflammation, a new study suggests. The study, conducted by researchers at the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, focused on postmenopausal women and investigated the potential for green [...]

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The effects of tai chi class on subjective exercise experiences: a preliminary study in community sports centre settings.

The effects of tai chi class on subjective exercise experiences: a preliminary study in community sports centre settings.
Br J Sports Med. 2011 Apr;45(4):336
Authors: Baltsezak S, Dilliway G
Background Exercise Referra…

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Qigong Versus Exercise Versus No Therapy for Patients With C… : Spine

Study Design. Randomized controlled trial. Objective. To evaluate whether qigong is more effective than no treatment and not inferior to exercise therapy. Summary of Background Data. Lifetime prevalence of chronic neck pain is close to 50%. Qigong is often used by patients, although, the evidence is still unclear. Methods. Patients (aged 20–60 years) with chronic [...]

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Comprehensive traditional Chinese medicine intervention for perimenopausal syndrome in women: a community study.

[Comprehensive traditional Chinese medicine intervention for perimenopausal syndrome in women: a community study.]
Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao. 2011 Mar;9(3):287-291
Authors: Zheng J, Li J, Song LY, Ni S, Chen YC, Huang SD
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Tai chi reduces depression in the elderly

Forget bowls and bingo, the best activity to lift the mood of older people is ancient Chinese martial art tai chi. Over-65s are six times more likely to suffer ­depression than others but exercises once a week reduce its levels and boost energy and memory, experts found. The University of ­California’s findings are in the [...]

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