alS (LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE) and Tai Chi & qigong

 

LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE. Tai Chi is recommended by many support groups of neuromuscular diseases. Check with your doctor to discuss introducing Tai Chi as an adjunct to your therapy.

The Founders of World Tai Chi & Qigong Day recieved the Lou Gehrig Hero Award from the ALS Association for introducing ALS professionals to Tai Chi and Qigong.

Over the years, other types of exercises also have come into vogue that may be beneficial for those with ALS. Yoga, Pilates and tai chi are all low-impact activities that involve movement of the entire body and often include a mental component that can be meditative or stress relieving.

But remember that low-impact doesn’t mean low-intensity. Use caution to avoid fatigue and injury, and if you’re in a class, make the instructor aware of your medical condition before starting.

As with any exercise program, modification may be necessary over time.
-- Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)



NIH (National Institutes of Health) Research:
3.5. Subjective Effects of the Integrative Therapies
Approximately two-thirds (63.23%) of the patients reported no obvious effects from the IT [INTEGRATIVE THERAPY) therapies, while 24.69% indicated the IT was working for the symptoms but they did not feel the additional treatments resulted in any significant improvement. Only a few subjects (9.37%) reported they could obtain additional effects from IT therapies; the others were not able to evaluate the effects of IT therapies. Most of the effects of the IT therapies were improvements in subjective symptoms, such as feeling more comfortable, slightly happier, more energetic, experiencing better relaxful sleep or deeper sleep, better appetite, and even delayed development of ALS; however, no evidence-based study has been conducted.
NOTE: In the above study Integrative Therapies included Traditional Chinese Medicine (herbs), Tai Chi, Qigong, and other holistic therapies.
READ MORE: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3865630/


Many of these health listings are provided courtesy of excerpts from

The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & Qigong
4th edition, now with nearly 150 web-video support videos to compliment the 300 illustrated instructions!

Reprinting is strictly forbidden without express written consent from the
author. To inquire for reprint permission, email: wtcqd2000@aol.com

Author, Bill Douglas, recieved the
Lou Gehrig's Hero Award from the
ALS Association for his work
with ALS professionals.



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* NOTE: World Tai Chi & Qigong Day advises consulting your physician before beginning any new exercise, herbal, diet, or health program. The research listed here is meant to stimulate a discussion between you and your physician, health insurance carrier, etc., not as medical advise. Research and comments provided here are hoped to stimulate a more robust discussion of powerful natural mind/body health tools. Popular media, health media, and government must increase attention to stunning emerging research, including the UCLA study indicating Tai Chi participants enjoyed a 50% increase in immune system resistance to viral infection.




 

 

To learn more about tai chi & qigong medical research, see the below book,
"the complete idiot's guide to tai chi & qigong,", and also
"Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi," and
"The way of qigong: the art and science of chinese energy healing."






 

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Harvard's Dr. Peter Wayne discusses Tai Chi, Qigong and Bio-Energy with Neuro-biologist, Dr. Richard Hammerschlag,
with WORLD TAI CHI & QIGONG DAY ONLINE SUMMIT HOSTS

 

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day's series of Official ONLINE SUMMITS, have brought some of the top minds in Tai Chi, Qigong, and cutting edge scientists researching Mind-Body practices. World Tai Chi & Qigong Day's global health education work was recognized on page 25 of "The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi" ...

A reflection of how successful the invasion has been is World Tai Chi Day, organized by Bill Douglas. One of the purposes of this day is ‘to bring together people across racial, economic, religious, and geo-political boundaries, to join together for the purpose of health and healing, providing an example to the world.' Millions of people around the world – 65 nations participated in 2011 – gather one day each year to celebrate the health and healing benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong.
— The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi (page 25)


Harvard Medical School Researchers Launch 'Tai Chi as Therapy' Lecture to Commemorate World Tai Chi Day

 

The new Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi is a powerful reference book for all tai chi and qigong advocates, teachers, etc. The Harvard Guide cites WorldTaiChiDay.org's work in expanding global awareness of tai chi and qigong!

Our efforts have exposed over ONE BILLION potential viewers/readers of mass media to Tai Chi and Qigong and its myriad health benefits, via our annual WTCQD worldwide events.