Benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong on Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common disorder characterized by heterogeneous symptoms that leads to decreased functioning, work productivity, and quality of life. Exercise has been recommended for fibromyalgia treatment. Traditional…
How Tai Chi Helps the Well-being of Older People
The journal BMC geriatrics reported a new study that investigated the effects of Tai Chi exercise on subjective well-being in older people. The participants were randomly assigned to an experimental…
For Veterans, Tai Chi Can Be a Complementary Therapy for Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are two of the top five mental illnesses veterans report. Treatment for depression and anxiety includes medications and psychiatric treatment in inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment programs;…
The Optimal “Dosages” of Tai Chi for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
A systematic review published by the journal Complementary therapies in medicine in October 2023 explores the optimal exercise parameters of Tai Chi for improving glucose and lipid metabolism in type…