Tai Chi - What Arthritis Patients Need to Know
Tuesday June 23, 2009
Tai chi is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine. It is sometimes referred to as moving meditation. When you practice tai chi, you move your body slowly, gently, with awareness, and with deep breathing, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM).
Tai chi has been recognized for its health benefits. According to a study in June 15, 2009 issue of Arthritis Care & Research, tai chi can be modestly beneficial for people with various types of arthritis. Learn more about the history of tai chi, the increasing popularity of tai chi, and how you can get started in Tai Chi - What Arthritis Patients Need to Know.
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Oh thank you so much for discussing Tai Chi! I have been wanting to learn more about it
In fact, my sister in law has arthritis and I have been trying to read some info on it to help her out. The best advicce I have for ANY aches and pains one might have is an all natural product that our family really really loves called Topricin! It works so well for all kinds of things. We even use the kids version for bee stings and all their aches! Anyway- I hope this helps some others suffering.
Great blog! I’ve heard alot about Tai Chi being good for helping with arthritis and i’ve been wanting to try it out! Trouble is i didn’t really know what it was! This article is really interesting – thanks!
Great blog! This article is really interesting – thanks!
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