by Admin | Aug 17, 2016 | Comprehensive Articles
“Osteoporosis is an increasingly important public health problem as the world’s population ages. Data from 2013 indicate that, in China alone, more than 69 million people have osteoporosis, including more than 15% of the population older than 50 years;...
by Admin | Mar 13, 2016 | Comprehensive Articles, Research Articles
Qigong Stress Reduction in Hospital Staff The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a qigong training program in reducing stress in hospital staff. These results suggest that short-term exposure to qigong was effective in reducing stress in...
by Admin | Feb 1, 2016 | Comprehensive Articles, Rehabilitative Tai Chi BEST Required Reading, Research Articles
The effect of Tai Chi on four chronic conditions-cancer, osteoarthritis, heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analyses. “The aim of this systematic review was to summarise current evidence regarding the...
by Admin | Dec 31, 2014 | Comprehensive Articles
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Mind-body interventions are widely used by cancer patients to reduce symptoms and cope better with disease- and treatment-related symptoms. In the last decade, many clinical controlled trials of qigong/tai chi as a cancer...
by Admin | Dec 19, 2014 | Comprehensive Articles
The Effect of Tai Chi on Health Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Conditions “Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that has been practiced in China for many centuries. It combines deep diaphragmatic breathing and relaxation with many fundamental...
by Admin | Nov 24, 2014 | Comprehensive Articles
Many Veterans desire complementary and alternative medicine or integrative medicine modalities, both for treatment and for the promotion of wellness. Given the VA’s desire to promote evidence-based practice, this evidence mapping project aims to help provide...