Still undecided on the benefits of Tai Chi? Consider the following facts: Matters of the Heart Cardiovascular disease is one of the biggest killers in the United States. “Tai Chi reduces some cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension and dyslipidemia [an abnormal amount of lipids/fats in your blood]. Recent studies… Continue reading
We know that Tai Chi prevents falls. Studies have shown that Tai Chi reduces the risk of multiple falls in older adults by as much as 47.5%! We know the what, but why does Tai Chi improve balance control? What underlying mechanism does Tai Chi affect? To maintain balance, you… Continue reading
Have you considered Tai Chi for strong bones? The older we get, the more our bones deteriorate. From middle age onwards, our body reabsorbs the cells that form the structure of our bones faster than the body is able to generate new bones. Consequently, we begin to have decreased bone… Continue reading
