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11:10am, 31 January 2018
Tai Chi helps heart attack patients to recover: Ancient Chinese martial art is a safe way for sufferers to improve their health, researchers claim http://www.networks.nhs.uk/networks/nhs-networks/tai-chi-chi-kung-for-rehabilitation/news/tai-chi-helps-heart-attack-patients-to-recover-ancient-chinese-martial-art-is-a-safe-way-for-sufferers-to-improve-their-health-researchers-claim
The ancient martial art may provide a more enjoyable option to traditional rehab Three fifths of patients refuse rehabilitation because they think it is unpleasant But deciding against taking part in such rehabilitation programmes can be fatal Experts found the gentle movements encourage patients to continue exercising

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Research on benefits of Tai Chi for Parkinson's

Tai Chi and Postural Stability in Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Tai chi training appears to reduce balance impairments in patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease, with additional benefits of improved functional capacity and reduced falls. (Funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke; ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00611481.)

Read entire report in New England Journal of Medicine

More information on how Tai Chi improves balance for parkinsons disease

http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/tai-chi-improves-balance-and-motor-control-in-parkinsons-disease-201305036150

Tai chi for lung disease

Click here for article: Tai Chi Treats Lung Disease COPD - Says Australia Lung Foundation

New Research

Qigong Lowers High Blood Pressure!

A recent study confirms that Qi Gong helps to reduce cases of high blood pressure in patients with pre-hypertension and mild hypertension.

A total of 40 participants were randomized into a control group and a Qi Gong group. The Qi Gong group practiced the forms for a total of 5 times per week for a total of 8 weeks. Blood pressure reductions occurred in the Qi Gong group and not in the control group. Systolic blood pressure reduced significantly. Diastolic blood pressure was unaffected.

Read entire article:
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/720810-new-research-qi-gong-lowers-blood-pressure/