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  • Different Types of Tai Chi Exercise Show Different Effects in Alleviating Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults – full article

Different Types of Tai Chi Exercise Show Different Effects in Alleviating Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults – full article

How Different Types of Tai Chi Programs Affect Bone Mineral Density and Risk of Osteoporosis – full article

2023: Tai Chi and Qigong Taking Center Stage in Mainstream Healthcare!

Bulit on decades of scientific proof for their health benefits, in 2023, Tai Chi and Qigong gracefully waltzed their way into the mainstream healthcare spotlight. Picture this: a dazzling global…

Why Tai Chi Effective for “A Wound That Does Not Heal”

Context Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is common and is associated with other chronic diseases and early mortality. OA is often described as a “wound that does not heal” because…

Tai Chi and Qigong Alleviate Adverse Effects from Chemotherapy for Cancer Patients

Breast, lung and colorectal cancers are 3 of the top 4 most common cancers worldwide. Their treatment with chemotherapy often results in adverse effects on quality of life, fatigue and…

A Wearable System Evaluating Tai Chi Training Motor Effects in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Physical therapy is strongly recommended for patients with neurological disorders. Tai Chi-based treatments seem to improve physical functions like gait speed and balance. However, assessments after treatment rely on semi-quantitative…

Chan-Chuang Qigong for Drug Rehabilitation

A new study recently published by Swiss journal Frontiers in public health examines the health benefits of Chan-Chuang Qigong and resistance exercise. Chan-Chuang, also translated as Zhan Zhuang from Chinese…

Why Tai Chi Effective for “A Wound That Does Not Heal” (Full Article)

Tai Chi and Qigong Alleviate Adverse Effects from Chemotherapy for Cancer Patients (Full Article)

Chan-Chuang Qigong for Drug Rehabilitation (Full Article)