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Tai chi By Mayo Clinic staff |
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Tai chi (TIE-chee) is sometimes described as "meditation in motion." Originally developed in China as a form of self-defense, this graceful form of exercise has existed for about 2,000 years. It's becoming increasingly popular around the world, both as a basic exercise program and as a complement to other health care methods. Purported health benefits include increased flexibility, greater balance and reduced stress.
. . . Who is tai chi for?
Tai chi appears to offer both physical and mental benefits. It's used to:
Relieve stress
Improve the definition and strength of muscles
Increase feelings of well-being
Increase energy, stamina and agility
Sharpen reflexes
Decrease blood pressure
Increase flexibility
Improve balance and coordination
Although the practice of tai chi is very old, it hasn't been studied scientifically until recently. Preliminary research shows that practicing tai chi regularly may also:
Increase bone mineral density after menopause
Improve physical functioning in older adults, from more ease in dressing to increased comfort in climbing stairs
Improve blood circulation in the legs
Reduce anxiety and depression
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Additional Resources
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
December 19, 2003
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National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Links to NCCAM Tai Chi Research |
Tai Chi Clinical Trials
... Research Training Clinical Trials News and Events About NCCAM Back to: Clinical Trials : Treatment or Therapy Tai Chi Clinical Trials * Alternative Stress Management Approaches in HIV Disease * Complementary/Alternative Medicine for Abnormality in the Vestibular ...
http://nccam.nih.gov/clinicaltrials/taichi.htm , 15928 bytes
Urinary Tract Infections Clinical Trials
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine (General) Clinical Trials
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National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
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Prayer and Spirituality in Health [CAM at the NIH, Winter 2005]
... included in the survey. The report also addressed the use of other CAM approaches that can have a spiritual component, including meditation, yoga, tai chi, qi gong, and Reiki. 1 Stephen E. Straus, M.D., Director of NCCAM, said, "Prayer and spirituality for the benefit of health are relied upon ...
http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2005_winter/prayer.htm , 20164 bytes
NCCAM-Funded Research for FY 2004
... San Francisco CA R01 AT002360-01 New Immuno-active Compound for Optimizing Echinacea Pasco, David S University of Mississippi MS R01 AT002454-01 Tai Chi Mind-Body Therapy for Chronic Heart Failure Phillips, Russell S Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center MA R01 AT002477-01 Expressive Writing: Complementary ...
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NCCAM-Funded Research for FY 2004
... San Francisco CA R01 AT002360-01 New Immuno-active Compound for Optimizing Echinacea Pasco, David S University of Mississippi MS R01 AT002454-01 Tai Chi Mind-Body Therapy for Chronic Heart Failure Phillips, Russell S Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center MA R01 AT002477-01 Expressive Writing: Complementary ...
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Mind-Body Medicine: An Overview
... focuses on intervention strategies that are thought to promote health, such as relaxation, hypnosis, visual imagery, meditation, yoga, biofeedback, tai chi, qi gong, cognitive-behavioral therapies, group support, autogenic training, spirituality, and prayer. a The field views illness as an opportunity ...
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/backgrounds/mindbody.htm , 39775 bytes
About NCCAM : Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Request
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Tai Chi for Older People Reduces Falls, May Help Maintain Strength
... Tai Chi for Older People Reduces Falls, May Help Maintain Strength. ... The most notable
change involved the reduction in the rate of falling for the Tai Chi group. ...
www.nia.nih.gov/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/PR19960502TaiChi.htm - 18k - Cached
Clinical Trial: Tai Chi Chih and Varicella Zoster Immunity
Tai Chi Chih and Varicella Zoster Immunity. This study has been completed. ... Condition,
Treatment or Intervention, Phase. Varicella, Behavior: Tai chi chih, Phase ...
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Clinical Trial: Complementary/Alternative Medicine for Abnormality ...
... The purpose of this study is to determine the relative merits of vestibular
rehabilitation and Tai Chi for patients with inner ear (vestibular) disorders. ...
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Tai Chi Clinical Trials
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Mind-Body RFAs FY04
... Russell S. Phillips (AT002454), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston),
Tai Chi Mind-Body Therapy for Chronic Heart Failure ...
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Prayer and Spirituality in Health [CAM at the NIH, Winter 2005]
... The report also addressed the use of other CAM approaches that can have a spiritual
component, including meditation, yoga, tai chi, qi gong, and Reiki. 1. ...
nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2005_winter/prayer.htm - 20k - Cached
[PDF] AT THE NIH
... The report also addressed the use of other CAM approaches that can have a spiritual
component, including meditation, yoga, tai chi, qi gong, and Reiki. 1. ...
nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/pdf/2005winter.pdf - Text Version
[PDF] NCCAM Congressional Justification: 2005
... In FY 2003, NCCAM-funded researchers completed a study to determine whether a form
of the Chinese exercise regimen Tai Chi could improve physical. NCCAM-12. ...
nccam.nih.gov/about/congressional/2005.pdf - 02-18-2004 - Text Version
[PDF] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
... NCCAM-funded researchers also are testing the effects of tai chi mind-body therapy
and Iyengar yogawhich concentrates on correcting structural imbalances in ...
nccam.nih.gov/about/congressional/2006.pdf - 02-10-2005 - Text Version