<p>Is a mind-body practice that involves a <b>series of slow, flowing exercises that combine movement, meditation, and rhythmic breathing.</b> Initially developed as a martial art, it's now commonly practiced as a form of "moving meditation."</p><p>Many practitioners of tai chi use this technique to <b>enhance physical and mental health</b>, as well as to improve posture, balance, flexibility, and strength. In addition, tai chi is said to boost mood, alleviate pain, strengthen the immune system, and improve heart health.</p>

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<p>"excellent evidence" that tai chi appears to helpful for Parkinson's disease, osteoarthritis, preventing falls, improving cognitive function in older adults, and rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.</p><p>Improves cognitive functioning, particularly in older adults.</p><p>Prevents falls in older adults and Parkinson’s and stroke sufferers by improving their balance.</p><p>Ameliorates back pain and cancer-related fatigue.</p><p>Helps to rehabilitate the heart of people with chronic heart failure.</p>

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<p>It is possible to learn tai chi by yourself through books audio and video but<b> only a teacher would be able to guarantee you are doing the movements correctly and safely.</b></p><p>Done correctly, tai chi seems safe for most healthy people, but it <b>should not be used as a substitute for standard care in the treatment of chronic health conditions</b>. Also, if you have a health condition such as arthritis, it's important to consult your doctor before starting tai chi to see if it's appropriate for you.</p>

Safety And Side Effects Of Tai Chi

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<p>Tai chi is a mind-body practice that involves a series of slow, flowing exercises that combine movement, meditation, and rhythmic breathing. Although it was initially developed as a martial art, it's commonly practiced as a form of "moving meditation." According to the principles of  <a href="https://www.verywellhealth.com/traditional-chinese-medicine-what-you-need-to-know-88936">traditional Chinese medicine</a>, tai chi's movements can help stimulate the flow of vital energy (also known as "chi") and, in turn, promote healing from a variety of health conditions.</p>
<p>Many practitioners of tai chi use this technique to enhance physical and mental health, as well as to improve posture, balance, flexibility, and strength. In addition, tai chi is said to boost mood, alleviate pain, strengthen the immune system, and improve heart health.</p>
<h3> The Benefits of Tai Chi </h3>
<p>In recent years, studies have shown that taking up tai chi may be beneficial to people with certain health conditions.</p>
<p>In a research <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28661865">review</a> published in  <em>Canadian Family Physician</em> in 2016, for example, researchers analyzed previously published studies and found "excellent evidence" that tai chi appears to helpful for Parkinson's disease, osteoarthritis, preventing falls, improving cognitive function in older adults, and rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.</p>
<p>Here's a look at several key findings from the available research on tai chi and its potential health benefits:</p>
<p>For a research  <a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.12611">review</a> published in the <em>Journal of the American Geriatrics Society</em> in 2014, investigators sized up 20 previously published studies testing the effects of tai chi on cognitive function in older adults. The reviewed studies demonstrated that tai chi may have beneficial effects on cognitive function, particularly in older adults without existing cognitive impairment. The effect size in adults without cognitive impairment was large compared to no intervention and moderate when compared to exercise.</p>
<strong>Preventing Falls in Older Adults</strong> <p>Tai chi may help older adults improve their balance and prevent falls, according to a <a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.15008">research review</a> published in the <em>Journal of the American Geriatric Society</em>. In their analysis of 10 previously published studies, the review's authors found that tai chi practiced for 12 to 26 weeks one to three times weekly reduced the incidence of falls by 43 percent (compared to other interventions) in those who were followed for 12 months or less. There was no effect of tai chi on the time until an older adult first has a fall.</p>
<p>Tai chi might benefit people with  <a href="http://www.verywellhealth.com/alternative-parkinsons-treatments-88855">Parkinson's disease</a>, suggests a research  <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215518773442">review</a> published in  <em>Clinical Rehabilitation</em> in 2018. After reviewing 10 previously published studies, the authors found that tai chi significantly reduced falls in people with Parkinson's disease and stroke. Tai chi also improved balance in those with Parkinson's disease.</p>
<h3> More Benefits </h3>
<p>There's also some <a href="https://doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0000000000000723">evidence</a> that tai chi may be an effective cardiac rehabilitation method for people with chronic heart failure.</p>
<h3> Safety and Side Effects </h3>
<p>While tai chi appears to be safe for most healthy people (when done correctly), it should not be used as a substitute for standard care in the treatment of a chronic health condition. Also, if you have a health condition such as arthritis, it's important to consult your doctor before starting tai chi to see if it's appropriate for you.</p>
<h3> How to Practice Tai Chi </h3>
<p>Tai chi is frequently taught in groups in health centers, community centers, offices, and schools. You can also learn tai chi techniques from books, as well as from audio and video resources. However, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health cautions that learning tai chi from a video or book does not ensure that you're doing the movements correctly or safely.</p>
<p><strong>Also Known As: </strong>t'ai chi, tai chi chuan, tai chi chih, tai ji juan, tai ji quan, taijiquan, tai ji, taiji, shadow boxing</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-tai-chi-89962"> Article Sources </a></p><ul>
	<li>Lomas-Vega R, Obrero-Gait&#225;n E, Molina-Ortega FJ, Del-Pino-Casado R2. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.15008">Tai Chi for Risk of Falls. A Meta-analysis</a>. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2017 Sep;65(9):2037-2043.</li>
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Tai chi is a mind-body practice that involves a series of slow, flowing exercises that combine movement, meditation, and rhythmic breathing. Although it was initially developed as a martial art, it's commonly practiced as a form of "moving meditation."

The Benefits of Tai Chi

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Research Based Claims On The Benefits Of Tai Chi

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