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• LATEST DIABETES RESEARCH & University of Florida
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• STRCKE VICTIMS
• MAYO CLINIC
• List of Ailments and how Tai Chi can help
• Tai Chi: From martial art to health promotion
• Tai Chi as a cardiac rehabilitation exercise
• Tai Chi and knees!
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• Diabetes

Health Links

• World Tai Chi Day - A Brilliant resourses library
• Arthritis and Glucosamine Information Center Information regarding arthritis, including articles and resources....
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• Altzimers.  ‘Tai Chi appears to have physiological and psychosocial benefits and also appears to be safe and effective in promoting balance control, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness in older patients with chronic conditions.'
  From Chenchen Wang, MD, MSc; Jean Paul Collet, MD, PhD; Joseph Lau, MD Arch Intern Med. 2004;164:493-501.
  From Chenchen Wang, MD, MSc; Jean Paul Collet, MD, PhD; Joseph Lau, MD Arch Intern Med. 2004;164:493-501. 
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• What Really Works? 'The Insider’s Guide To Natural Health' An independent health site that will give you the truth about natural health
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• The Vitamins & Nutrition Centre The Vitamins and Nutrition Center provides factual and accurate information on vitamins and nutrition, reports on the latest vitamin research and explains just how vitamins prevent disease.
• Complementary Medicines The site aims to provide quality information and services that will benefit people and help them find out more about Complementary Medicines.
• United-Kingdom at OyMap.com - a world directory World Directory listing items of interest by country of origin, not by server hosting country

 Quotes and Links for Research

• Cardiovascular . . . .all other studies suggested that regularly practiced Tai Chi might delay the decline of cardiorespiratory function in older individuals and might be prescribed as a suitable exercise for older adults.  
  The Effect of Tai Chi on Health Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Conditions
  A Systematic Review
  Chenchen Wang, MD, MSc; Jean Paul Collet, MD, PhD; Joseph Lau, MD
  Arch Intern Med. 2004;164:493-501
•  Altzimers ‘Tai Chi has been used to improve physical function and health. Tai Chi also emphasizes the use of concentration and coordination, thus providing additional mental benefits for the elders.’Pao-Feng Tsai, PhD, RN
• Blood Pressure  "It...claims that if you walk at 6 km an hour, which is a little less than 3 miles, you'll get a similar heart rate and blood pressure change. So for people who can't walk because they have arthritis or whatever, they might be able to do [tai chi] and still achieve the same cardiovascular benefits," said Dr. Stecker.   The Effect of Tai Chi on Health Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Conditions A Systematic Review
  Chenchen Wang, MD, MSc; Jean Paul Collet, MD, PhD; Joseph Lau, MD
  Arch Intern Med. 2004;164:493-501.
• Immune System  In the TCC group, there was a "robust increase" levels of memory T-cells in the blood. On average, the scientists found "a nearly 50 percent increase" of varicella virus responder cells in TCC patients from the start of the study to the one-week post-TCC period.
  Anecdotally, patients in the TCC group generally reported higher feelings of relaxation and increased energy, and less fatigue, than control patients.
  References
  1.   Irwin MR, Pike JL, Cole JC, Oxman MN. Effects of a behavioral intervention, tai chi chih, on varicella-zoster virus specific immunity and health functioning in older adults. Psychosomatic Medicine Sept/Oct 2003;65:824-830
  2. Mind over matter. Tai chi class boosts shingles immunity, improves physical functioning in older adults. Press release sent to Acupuncture Today Sept 25, 2003.
• Sleep   According to a UCLA news release, the tai chi chih group "showed improved sleep quality and a remission of clinical impairments, such as drowsiness during the day and inability to concentrate, compared with those receiving health education."
• Stress  Like other practices that bring mind and body together, tai chi can reduce stress. During tai chi, you focus on movement and breathing. This combination creates a state of relaxation and calm. Stress, anxiety and tension should melt away as you focus on the present, and the effects may last well after you stop your tai chi session