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link to 4 Answers to Definitively Explain the Purpose Of Tai Chi

4 Answers to Definitively Explain the Purpose Of Tai Chi

All of us want to understand what we are going to get out of something that we are investing time, money, or energy into. Does a new hobby or activity align with changes that we want to make in our...

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link to An Argument Against Using a Tai Chi App and a Better Alternative

An Argument Against Using a Tai Chi App and a Better Alternative

The allure of using a tai chi app to learn the form and reap the health benefits are great. They are inexpensive, accessible everywhere right on your phone, and have nice visuals and a way to...

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link to Why Everyone Should be Using Tai Chi for Diabetes Maintenance and Improvement

Why Everyone Should be Using Tai Chi for Diabetes Maintenance and Improvement

A diagnosis of Type-2 Diabetes is incredibly difficult to manage because the disease makes it hard to do the two things necessary to keep your blood glucose in line: exercise and diet. Here’s the...

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link to Combined Tai Chi Research Evidence Grouped By Illness

Combined Tai Chi Research Evidence Grouped By Illness

For many people, the jury is still out as to whether there has been enough tai chi research studies completed to prove that it is effective in combating the health issues that so many of us face....

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link to An Explanation of the Research Connecting Tai Chi and Heart Health

An Explanation of the Research Connecting Tai Chi and Heart Health

A diagnosis of congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, or recovering from a heart attack is troubling because traditional activities that most of us are familiar with to get in shape, can stress the...

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link to The Evolution of Tai Chi For Arthritis – Research and Resources

The Evolution of Tai Chi For Arthritis – Research and Resources

Part of the misfortune of arthritis is due to the fact that the disease not only causes pain but dramatically alters a person’s lifestyle due to fatigue, restricted mobility, and reduced...

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Scott has been practicing and teaching tai chi and qigong since 2000. He is a lead instructor for the Austin Chen Tai Chi Association. His interest in the internal martial arts began after traveling in India and Nepal, and he has since traveled to China to train. Scott has published over 100 articles on tai chi with a focus on research showing the benefits of practicing.

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