Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice , 01/28/2016 Field T This is a review of recently published research, both empirical studies and meta–analyses, on the effects of complementary therapies including massage therapy, yoga and tai chi on pain associated with knee osteoarthritis in the elderly. Larger, randomized control trials are needed on each of these therapies […]
01.07.2016 Benefits seen for endothelial function and arterial stiffness in RA by Pauline Anderson Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Practicing tai chi significantly improved endothelial function and arterial stiffness in a trial involving older women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to Jeong-Hun Shin, MD, PhD, of Hayang University, Republic of Korea, and colleagues. “To the best of […]
Date: November 7, 2015 Source: American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Summary: Both Tai Chi and physical therapy positively impact pain, function and other symptoms of knee osteoarthritis – making Tai Chi a viable treatment alternative for people suffering with the degenerative disease, according to new research. Both Tai Chi and physical therapy positively impact pain, […]
But does not help with metabolic syndrome levels, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Tai chi is effective in managing several hypertension-related risk factors in older adults, according to a study published in the October issue of The American Journal of Cardiology. Jing Sun, Ph.D., and Nicholas Buys, Ph.D., from Griffith University […]
Tai Chi Tai chi, which originated in China as a martial art, is a mind and body practice. Tai chi is sometimes referred to as “moving meditation”—practitioners move their bodies slowly, gently, and with awareness, while breathing deeply. NIH Website
Effects of T’ai Chi on Balance: A Population-Based Meta-Analysis Rhayun Song The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 21: Issue. 3: Pages. 141-151 (Volume publication date: March 2015) DOI: 10.1089/acm.2014.0056 Abstract Objective: To systematically review and analyze the effects of t’ai chi on balance in older adults. Methods: The literature was searched for randomized […]
ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH Volume 61, Issue 6, 15 June 2009, Pages: 717–724, Amanda Hall, Chris Maher, Jane Latimer and Manuela Ferreira Article first published online : 28 MAY 2009, DOI: 10.1002/art.24515 The results of a new analysis have provided good evidence to suggest that Tai Chi is beneficial for arthritis. Specifically, it was shown to […]
Tai chi as an alternative and complimentary therapy for anxiety: A systematic review Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 12/22/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Sharma M, et al. – The purpose of this study was to examine studies from 1989 to March 2014 to assess whether tai chi can be an efficacious approach for managing anxiety. […]
Improvement of balance control ability and flexibility in the elderly Tai Chi Chuan practitioners: A systematic review and meta-analysis Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 12/08/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Huang Y, et al. – In this study, the authors aim was to evaluate the effect of Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) on the balance control […]
Current Treatment Options in Neurology, 09/12/2014 Review Article Bega D, et al. – In this review, the authors aim to investigate the clinical evidence for complementary and alternative therapies in Parkinson’s disease. They suggest that it is vital that the science of holistic medicine reaches a point where all neutraceuticals are investigated with the same […]
By Mark L. Fuerst Reviewed by Philip Green, MD, Assistant in Clinical Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York Full Story Take Note The regular practice of yoga improves symptoms, arrhythmia burden, heart rate, blood pressure, anxiety and depression scores, and several domains of quality of life among patients […]
Effects of Tai Chi on cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults: A review Geriatric Nursing, 02/05/2014 Review Article Miller SM, et al. – As the population of the United States ages, activities to maintain or improve cognitive function will become increasingly important to preserve functional ability, independence and health–related quality of life. As a moderate–intensity, low–impact form […]
Saturday, 28 December 2013 18:09By John Otrompke, Contributing Writer Better sleep, physical activity, good nutrition and reducing stress and environmental toxins are the keys to reducing chronic pain, especially in women, said Dr. Robert Bonakdar, at the 2nd annual Lifestyle Medicine Summit in Chicago. All too often, though, clinicians focus on the “chief complaint”—the pain itself—and miss opportunities […]
Neil Osterweil November 05, 2013 Full Story (may require free registration): http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/813844 BOSTON — The gentle art of tai chi, as well as strength and flexibility exercises, can help seniors avoid potentially serious falls through conditioning and a gain in self-confidence, according to several new studies. “Seniors who do tai chi become less dependent on their […]
The German and Israeli guidelines contain detailed recommendations for a variety of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices, including Tai Chi, guided imagery, acupuncture, yoga, and spa therapy.
Tai Chi Helps Balance in Parkinson’s Published: Mar 21, 2013 By Cole Petrochko , Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AAN/38003 SAN DIEGO — Parkinson’s disease patients who practiced tai chi had larger limits of stability and better sensory organization scores than those in a control group, researchers reported here. Tai chi training was significantly […]
Dawn Peters MedScape Arthritis Care Research News Alerts Abstract and Introduction Abstract Regular Sessions Improve Physical Function, Depression and Overall Health Introduction Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine have determined that patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less […]