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World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Newsletter

Holidays Approaching !!

November 2006

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in this issue

-- Tai Chi & Cardiac Rehabilitation

-- Tai Chi & High Blood Pressure

-- Tai Chi & Menopause / Bone Loss

-- HOLIDAY SHOPPING "the FAIR TRADE WAY" !!

-- FREE Meditation Gift from World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Supporters

As the holidays approach and the year draws to a close, it is a good time to reflect AND TO GIVE YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES A "FREE SITTING CHI KUNG MEDITATION GIFT" !!

Find this FREE "Online Audio Relaxation Therapy" exercise at:

http://www.worldtaichiday.org/LESSONQigong.html

[BE SURE to remove any blank spaces in the above url, when pasting it in your internet browser window]

You can share the above link to the free "online chi kung energy meditation" with all your loved ones, to help them manage the inevitable holiday stress.

Share the gift of Tai Chi & Qigong knowledge. Below are Tai Chi articles you can share with those you love, or others who suffer from these health challenges.

BEFORE YOU DO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING. Consider Fair Trade shopping as "a global healing way" of finding those unique meaningful gifts. World Tai Chi & Qigong Day supports Fair Trade Distributors. Learn more about Fair Trade, and how you can help the world and help support our efforts this holiday, while surprising those you love with unique gifts.

Tai Chi & Cardiac Rehabilitation

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Cardiac Rehabilitation & TAI CHI THERAPY

Great news for those rehabilitating from Cardiac related illness! And for everyone else! The BBC reported on a US study of 30 patients which found regular Tai Chi classes gave patients better movement and reduced BNP levels, a measure of heart failure. The British Heart Foundation said the study was "excellent news" and Tai Chi could be adopted into treatment programmes in the UK in the future. In fact, another study in The Harvard Women’s Health Watch, reported, “studies support Tai Chi [use] for heart-attack and cardiac-bypass patients, to improve cardio-respiratory function and reduce blood pressure."

. . . read entire article at:

http://www.worldtaichiday.org/LIBRARYArticles/LIBRA RYTaiChiCARDIAC.html [when pasting above URL or others into your browser, remove any blank spaces, before hitting "go"]

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Tai Chi & High Blood Pressure

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High Blood Pressure and Tai Chi Therapy

Way back in 2003, the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine’s Oct. 9th issue reported a study finding that Tai Chi “could decrease blood pressure and results in favorable lipid profile changes and improve subjects' anxiety status. Therefore, Tai Chi could be used as an alternative modality in treating patients with mild hypertension, with a promising economic effect.” This study laid out a way to save our society, perhaps billions of dollars annually, and possibly save some patients with mild chronic hypertension the potential negative side effects of chronic lifelong medication. However, this largely hasn’t occurred.

. . . read entire article at:

http://www.worldtaichiday.org/LIBRARYArticles/LIBRA RYTaiChiHIGHBLOODPRESSURE.html

[when pasting above URL or others into your browser, remove any blank spaces, before hitting "go"]

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Tai Chi & Menopause / Bone Loss

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Bone Loss, Osteoporosis, Depression, Menopause and Tai Chi Therapy

Emerging medical research indicates that an ancient health therapy may be the prescription for the future. Increasingly the menopausal problems of hormonal imbalance, often resulting in bone loss, are also affected by depression and stress. Change is stressful for all of us, even good changes, like changes of life. Maturity is a good thing, yet the stress of major life changes can result in stress and depression, which according to emerging research may further aggravate the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause. Is there any escape from this catch- 22? Yes, although this may seem overwhelming in its scope, there may be great news. An ancient Chinese natural health therapy, known as Tai Chi, may help alleviate many of the aggravating symptoms of menopause in profoundly healthful ways.

. . . read entire article at:

[when pasting below url into your browser, remove any blank spaces, before hitting "go"

http://www.worldtaichiday.org/LIBRARYArticles/LIBRA RYTaiChiBoneLossMenopause.html

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING "the FAIR TRADE WAY" !!

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"Fair Trade" distributors are those who buy directly from artisans and craftsmen and women in developing nations, and pay them a fair trade price for their work, enabling them to live decent lives.

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day supports Fair Traders, and participates in several Fair Trade affiliate programs.

So, when you purchase holiday gifts from our Fair Trade partners, a portion of those sales goes to also support World Tai Chi & Qigong Day's global healing efforts.

As you may know, World Tai Chi & Qigong Day is a free public service, charging no dues, and supplying health education and other support materials to groups and teachers worldwide. Our Marketplace is a fun and affordable way you can have a positive impact on the world, and support our efforts.

GIFTS WITH HUMANITY:

http://taichi.giftswithhumanity.com/

[when pasting above, or any url, into your browser, be sure to remove any blank spaces before hitting "go."

http://www.worldtaichiday.org/FairTradeHOME.html

Other Shopping Options from WTCQD affiliates who help support World Tai Chi & Qigong Day's global health & healing work:

TAI CHI LIFESTYLE ITEMS:

http://www.worldtaichiday.org/TaiChiLifeStyle.html

[when pasting above, or any url, into your browser, be sure to remove any blank spaces before hitting "go."

ORGANIC COFFEE - ORGANIC BEAUTY ITEMS:

http://www.worldtaichiday.org/ORGANICProducts.html

CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY (Personalized):

http://www.smartaichi.com/WTCQDARTIST.html

GONGS & CHIMES:

http://www.smartaichi.com/WTCQDGongsChimes.html

ZEN ALARM CLOCKS - TAI CHI FANS - HEALTH BALLS

http://www.smartaichi.com/WTCQDaccessories.html

[when pasting above, or any url, into your browser, be sure to remove any blank spaces before hitting "go."

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING OUR EFFORTS TO HELP CREATE A HEALTHIER, MORE COMPASSIONATE WORLD !!

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FREE Meditation Gift from World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

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This 17 minute Sitting Qigong Meditation is a free gift from World Tai Chi & Qigong Day, we provide to thousands of people worldwide, FREE online, as part of our ongoing effort to foster global calm, clarity, and healing.

Go to the below link and, from the drop down menu select, "FREE Online Audio Relaxation Therapy."

Enjoy this daily yourself, it'll change your life. Also, tell friends about this free journey into health and stress management.

[NOTE: always remove any blank spaces after pasting below url into your browser window.]

http://www.worldtaichiday.org/LESSONQigong.html

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