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11/02/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Modified Qigong breathing exercise can reduce your sense of hunger

Hunger is a major factor for excessive eating, which could lead to weight gain and obesity. Obesity is a major cause of concern since it could lead to complications like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. A potential treatment for obesity was found in a traditional Chinese medicine practice known as Qigong. In a study published in […]

10/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Tai chi improves fibromyalgia better than aerobic exercise

Research has found that tai chi is a better way to improve the condition of people with fibromyalgia than aerobic exercise. The study, which was published in the BMJ, examined the effectiveness of tai chi interventions compared with aerobic exercise in the treatment of patients with fibromyalgia. For the study, researchers from Tufts University in […]

10/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Exercising too hard? Prevent heart damage with ginseng and red sage

Hard exercise is rough on the muscles, even if you’ve prepared for it ahead of time. A sudden bout of eccentric exertion can cause arterial stiffening for days on end. However, the results of a Taiwanese study indicate that you can speed up your recovery from vascular stiffening by taking ginseng and red sage as herbal […]

07/14/2018 / By Bridgette Wilcox

What is Tai Chi? And why you should try it

In the world of fitness, Tai Chi may just be one of the most underrated form of exercise. It is, after all, a slow and steady exercise favored by older people — and while the gentleness of its movements is striking, it doesn’t exactly rank high in terms of glamour for an audience that favors strength, […]

06/12/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Why tai chi is good for you, regardless of age and physical activity level

In recent years, tai chi has made it to many lists of the most popular meditation techniques, and for good reason. No matter how old or active you are, this ancient Chinese practice offers many health benefits, including disease prevention and pain relief. Data from 2016 reveal that more than three million people practice tai chi in […]

03/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Acupuncture found to calm heart rate, increase stamina in athletes engaging in high-intensity training

Acupuncture can normalize heart rate as well as increase the stamina of athletes undergoing high-intensity training, a study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine has found. Prolonged and high-intensity training sessions typically cause athletes to accumulate fatigue and show a decline in performance which increases the risk of sports injuries. Fortunately, recovery and […]

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