http://www.americantaichi.net/TaiChiQigongForHealthArticle.asp?cID=2&sID=60&article=chi_202008_3&subject=Other%20Health%20Topics August 26, 2020 - Advancements in early detection and treatment of cancer have led to increased survival rates and greater need to identify effective supportive care options for resolving symptoms of survivorship. Many non-pharmacological approaches to symptom management during and after cancer treatment involve emotional self-regulation as a central strategy for improving well-being. Identifying commonalities among these strategies' mechanisms of action may facilitate understanding of what might be useful for optimizing intervention effects. Heart rate var
http://www.americantaichi.net/TaiChiQigongForHealthArticle.asp?cID=2&sID=31&article=chi_202008_4&subject=Cardiovascular%20Health August 26, 2020 - Tai Chi and Qigong are the two similar traditional Chinese wellness exercises. A strong body of published clinical randomized controlled trials (RCTs) has investigated the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong exercises in patients with Essential Hypertension. A new Chinese study published by Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine in its July 2020 issue is the first meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of Tai Chi and Qigong on blood pressure (BP) and blood levels of nitric oxide (NO) and endothelin-1 (ET-1) in Essential Hy
http://www.americantaichi.net/TaiChiKungLivingArticle.asp?cID=3&sID=6&article=chi_202008_1&subject=Daily%20Life August 26, 2020 - ATCQA has been working with many healthcare facilities of Veterans Affairs (VA) across the country to certify their Tai Chi or Qigong instructors. It’s no surprise to us when a study in a special September supplement to Medical Care finds that Tai Chi, as well as Yoga and meditation, leads to significant improvements in key outcomes perceived by Veterans receiving care in the Veterans Health Administration system. "Our study showed that meditation, Tai Chi, and Yoga appear to improve overall physical and mental health and reduced perceived stress," according