Tai Chi Holds Promise for High-Risk Disease Patient
http://www.americantaichi.net/TaiChiQigongForHealthArticle.asp?cID=2&sID=31&article=chi_201710_1&subject=Cardiovascular%20Health October 24, 2017 - The slow and gentle movements of Tai Chi hold promise as an alternative exercise option for patients who decline traditional cardiac rehabilitation, according to a preliminary research in the October 2017 issue of Journal of the American Heart Association. After a heart attack, more than 60% of patients decline participation in ca
Tai Chi and Baduanjin Qigong May Prevent Memory Deficits in Older Adults
http://www.americantaichi.net/TaiChiKungLivingArticle.asp?cID=3&sID=3&article=chi_201709_4&subject=Seniors September 22, 2017 - In a study published by the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease in August, researchers from Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harvard Medical School and University of Edinburgh collaboratively investigated how 12-weeks of Tai Chi and Baduanjin Qigong could modulate brain structure and memory function in older adults. Magnetic resonance im
DOD Endoses Tai Chi and Qigong amidst the Opioid Crisis
http://www.americantaichi.net/TaiChiQigongForHealthArticle.asp?cID=2&sID=4&article=chi_201709_1&subject=Pain September 22, 2017 - In late August, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), which trains healthcare professionals to serve the Nation through the Department of Defense (DoD), and West Virginia University (WVU) announced their official collaboration to combat the growing Opioids crisis. As the opioid epidemic continues to have a substantial impa
Tai Chi and Qigong Viable for Posttraumatic Stress
http://www.americantaichi.net/TaiChiQigongForHealthArticle.asp?cID=2&sID=10&article=chi_201304_3&subject=Mental%20Health April 27, 2013 - Mind-body practices are increasingly used to provide stress reduction for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Mind-body practice encompasses activities with the intent to use the mind to impact physical functioning and improve health. Five researchers at University of New Mexico conducted a literature review using PubMed, PsycINFO, and Pu