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GENERAL BENEFITS: [T'ai Chi] teaches inner strength while toning muscles, increasing flexibility, and boosting immune power. It is also said to reduce stress, store up energy, increase body awareness, and improve balance and coordination. T'ai Chi was the closely held secret of a few Chinese families for nearly 1,000 years... Men's Health Magazine. 8 Mar/Apr '93 p. 66-69 GENERAL HEALTH & T'AI CHI NON-PEER REVIEWED RESEARCH ARTICLES: 1. hCassileth, B.R. (1999). Complementary therapies: overview and state of the art. [Review] [5 refs]. Cancer Nursing, 22(1), 85-90. 2. Anonymous. (1996). Exercise. Tai chi. Harvard Women's Health Watch, 4(3):4, 1996 Nov, 4(3), 4 3. Anonymous. (2002). Exercises for mind and body. American Institute for Cancer Research Newsletter, (75):12, 2002 Spring, (75), 12 Click here for more on this topic . . . * NOTE: World Tai Chi & Qigong Day advises consulting your physician before beginning any new exercise, herbal, diet, or health program. The research listed here is meant to stimulate a discussion between you and your physician, health insurance carrier, etc., not as medical advise. Research and comments provided here are hoped to stimulate a more robust discussion of powerful natural mind/body health tools. Check for World Tai Chi & Qigong Day articles on various health conditions and Tai Chi & Qigong (Chi Kung) Therapy, that you may publish on your publication or website, by clicking here. Any re-printed information from this website, MUST include a live link to http://www.worldtaichiday.org

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Popular media, health media, and government must increase attention to stunning emerging research, including the UCLA study indicating Tai Chi participants enjoyed a 50% increase in immune system resistance to viral infection. Many of these health listings are provided courtesy of excerpts from The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & Qigong 4th edition, now with nearly 150 web-video support videos to compliment the 300 illustrated instructions! Reprinting is strictly forbidden without express written consent from the author. To inquire for reprint permission, email: wtcqd2000@aol.com

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5. Anonymous. (1902). Fitness forum. A no-sweat exercise with multiple benefits. Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter, 17(10):1, 7, 1999 Dec, 17(10), 1

6. Anonymous. (1998). Fitness. Tai chi: smooth, balanced, low-impact. University of California Berkeley Wellness Letter, 15(2):6, 1998 Nov, 15(2), 6

7. Anonymous. (1998). Shaping up. Tai chi for mind and body. Consumer Reports on Health, 10(11):8, 1998 Nov, 10(11), 8

8. Anonymous. (2000). Tai chi: meditative movement for health. Harvard Women's Health Watch, 8(4), 6

9. Anonymous. (2001). Falling for tai chi. Physiotherapy Moves, (18):16, 2001 May, (18), 16

10. Beeton, K. (2001). Tai Chi Chuan for persons with haemophilia: commentary. Haemophilia JID - 9442916, 7(4), 437-Beeton, K.

11. Benor, D.J. (1995). The Louisville Programme for medical student health awareness. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 3(2):93-9, 1995 Apr, 3(63 ref), 93-99.

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15. Cerrato, P.L. (1999). Tai chi: a martial art turns therapeutic. RN, 62(4):10, 1999 Apr, 62(2), 59-60.

16. Chen, K., Snyder, M., & Krichbaum, K. (2001). Clinical use of tai chi in elderly populations. Geriatric Nursing, 22(4):198-200, 2001 Jul-Aug, 22(17 ref), 198-200.

17. Chen, K.M. (US). Tai chi and well-being of Taiwanese commmunity-dwelling elders. Clinical Gerontologist, 24(3-4), 2001-2156.

18. Chen, K.M., Snyder, M., & Krichbaum, K. (2001). Clinical use of tai chi in elderly populations. [Review] [17 refs]. Geriatric Nursing, 22(4), 198-200.

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20. Choy, P.C.K. (2000). Tai-Chi push hands. Positive Health, (55):9-12, 2000 Aug, (55), 9-12.

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22. Donnelly, J., Hollenbeck, W., & Eburne, N. (2000). Redefining classroom management through Tai Chi: it's all about fluidity and balance. International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 3(2):84-8, 2000 Apr 1, 3(5 ref), 84-88.

23. Douglas, B. (1902). Centered in chaos: what can t'ai chi and qigong teach us? Massage & Bodywork, 15(2):24-5, 28, 2000 Apr-May, 15(2), 24-25.

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26. Fasko, D.J., & Grueninger, R.W. (2001). T'ai Chi Ch'uan and physical and psychological health: a review. Clinical Kinesiology: Journal of the American Kinesiotherapy Association, 55(1):4-12, 2001 Spring, 55(46 ref), 4-12.

27. Fritsch, D., Watts, S., & Yu, P. (1902). Range of motion dance: bodyworkers add another healing technique to their tool kits. Massage & Bodywork, 15(3):12-5, 18-20, 22, 2000 Jun-Jul, 15(3), 12-15.

28. Gibbs, J., Kattapong, K., St.John, J., & Kushner, R.F. (2002). Assessing hospital-based wellness services using an outcome measurement system. Health Promotion Practice, 3(1):60-75, 2002 Jan, 3(9 ref), 60-75.

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30. Hayden, G. (2002). Complementary medicine's LTC pioneers. Long-Term Care Interface, 3(3):20-5, 2002 Mar, 3(8 ref), 20-25.

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32. Jancewicz, A. (2001). Tai Chi Chuan's role in maintaining independence in ageing people with chronic disease. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 5(1):70-7, 2001 Jan, 5(59 ref), 70-77.

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34. La Forge, R. (1997). Mind-body fitness: encouraging prospects for primary and secondary prevention. J Cardiovasc Nurs JID - 8703516, 11(3), 53-65.

35. Lam, P. (1998). New horizons ... developing tai chi for health care. Australian Family Physician, 27(1-2), 100-101.

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38. Luskin, F.M., Newell, K.A., Griffith, M., Holmes, M., Telles, S., DiNucci, E., Marvasti, F.F., Hill, M., Pelletier, K.R., & Haskell, W.L. (1902). A review of mind/body therapies in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders with implications for the elderly. Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine, 6(2):46-52, 54-6, 2000 Mar, 6(91 ref), 46-52.

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55. Rochman, S. (2001). MAMM companion. The wonders of Tai Chi: Chinese martial art energizes mind and body. Mamm, 3(5):61-2, 2001 Mar, 3(5), 61-62.

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