BLOOD PRESSURE and Tai Chi & qigong
BLOOD PRESSURE and QIGONG / TAI CHI!
If you have high blood pressure, some studies have shown
that tai chi can help lower your blood pressure. Other
research points to a drop in cholesterol levels as well.
Read entire article at WebMD
BREATHING, ACHES, BLOOD PRESSURE: ...participants observed a
"big increase in breathing capacity", a disappearance of
backaches and neckaches, those with high blood
pressure claimed a drop of 10 to 15 mm Hg systolic at rest,
and all participants claimed to have more energy in their
daily work. Hawaii Medical Journal - Vol 51 No. 8 August 92
BALANCE: A ten year study on aging through Harvard, Yale
and Emory University determined not only that T'ai Chi was
superior to more technological balance therapies, but that
T'ai Chi reduced the risk of injury by falling by 48%.
Complications from these injuries are the sixth leading cause
of death in older Americans, and account for about $10 billion
loss per year to the economy.
-- USA Today, May
1996
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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,
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"the complete idiot's guide to tai chi & qigong,", and also
"Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi," and
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– Dr. Michael Steward Sr., D.MA, Ph.D., MA, Senior
Coach for Team USA, Inductee of the World Sports Medicine and
World Martial Arts Hall of Fame
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– R.
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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
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expanding global awareness of tai chi and qigong!
Our
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of mass media to Tai Chi and Qigong and its myriad health
benefits, via our annual WTCQD worldwide events.