Tag Archives: T’ai chi

Treat chemobrain with Tai Chi

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Dr. Bob Avery

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/227756.php Tai Chi is an excellent movement exercise used in the Orient.  The slow movements help improve muscle strength and coordination but also attention, cognition, and mood.  This study in female cancer survivors studied the effects of a 10 week … Continue reading →

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T’ai Chi prevents falls in elderly

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Dr. Bob Avery

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110516201053.htm T’ai chi is an oriental martial art practiced by elderly persons in the Orient.  Its slow, methodical moves are said to improve balance and health.  Some of the studies have contradicted the claims however, so these researchers set out … Continue reading →

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