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Tai Chi for Tension Headache…YES!

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Tai Chi for Tension Headaches.

Abbott RB, Hui KK, Hays RD, Li MD, Pan T.

Center for East West Medicine, Department of Medicine and Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA and RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA 90407, USA.

This study examined whether a traditional low-impact mind-body exercise, Tai Chi, affects health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) and headache impact in an adult population suffering from tension-type headaches. Forty-seven participants were randomly assigned to either a 15 week intervention program of Tai Chi instruction or a wait-list control group. HRQOL (SF-36v2) and headache status (HIT-6trade mark) were obtained at baseline and at 5, 10 and 15 weeks post-baseline during the intervention period. Statistically significant (P < 0.05) improvements in favor of the intervention were present for the HIT score and the SF-36 pain, energy/fatigue, social functioning, emotional well-being and mental health summary scores. A 15 week intervention of  Tai Chi practice was effective in reducing headache impact and also effective in improving perceptions of some aspects of physical and mental health.

via A Randomized Controlled Trial of Tai Chi for Tensi…[Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2007] – PubMed Result.

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Tai Chi: for heart disease?

Some statins can cause side effects. There are plenty of medications available and one should not give up if you have a bad experience. You must be diligent, strong, and persistent. High blood pressure can be lowered by exercise and diet. HDL good cholesterol can be improved with diet and exercise. When experiencing side effects from medications you must be very precise. Write down your symptoms, when you experienced them, what you were doing at the time.

Be clear when explaining your symptoms to your medical doctor. In addition to modern medicine we can all benefit from other forms of health care.

Tai Chi is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise.From the Center of Optimal Health’s website: At The Center for Optimal Health, we are very passionate about sharing our knowledge with the public. Any groups interested in scheduling a lecture or class about weight management, diabetes prevention, menopausal hormones, and other health topics, please contact our Office Manager, Judy Klinger, to make arrangements. For more information, call us at 949 872-2850.

“Tai Chi ClassTai chi ti-CHE is sometimes described as “meditation in motion.” Originally developed in China as a form of self-defense, this graceful form of exercise has existed for about three centuries. It’s becoming increasingly popular around the world, both as a basic exercise program and as a complement to other health care methods.Recently many studies have been to uncover the health benefits of Tai Chi. Research shows that practicing Tai Chi regularly may:

Reduce anxiety and depression

Improve balance and coordination,

reducing the number of falls

Improve sleep quality

Slow bone loss in women following menopause

Reduce high blood pressure

Improve cardiovascular fitness

Relieve chronic pain

Reduce waist circumference and

improve blood sugar levels

Improve everyday physical functioning

To do Tai Chi, you perform a defined series of postures or movements in a slow, graceful manner. Each movement or posture flows into the next.

via Tai Chi: for heart disease?.