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Taoist-Arts.com: News and Research

On these pages you will find articles and research on the healing effects of tai chi, chi kung (qigong), Taoist Meditation, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Doctors and medical researchers continue to investigate the effects of these arts on conditions including diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, pain, and stress management. This page presents a selection of health articles along with others on Chinese philosophy and culture.

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Dragon and Tiger Chi Kung for Today's Generation

Millions practice Dragon and Tiger Chi Kung daily for health, strength and vitality.

Tai Chi during Pregnancy

Keep fit, supple, and relaxed while pregnant by practicing Tai Chi.

Why Tai Chi Is the Perfect Exercise

Time Magazine says Tai Chi is the perfect exercise, it promotes strength, flexibility and balance, and people like it.

Tai Chi Helps Parkinson's Patients

Tai Chi classes for people with Parkinson's Disease are a great success in Jacksonville, Fla. Some students even attend in their wheelchairs.

Tai Chi for Equestrians

Horse back riding can be made smoother by applying the principles behind Tai Chi.

Expand your Healing Energy with Qigong

"The basic rules of energy in this world are the same for all of us ... Qigong has nothing to do with religious faith. It is about physics."

Repetitive Stress Injury and What we can do about it.

Repetitive Stress Injuries cost billions annually.

Chi Kung for Nurses: A Personal Path to Energy Renewal

RN Mary Santoro nurtures herself with chi kung and is amazed at the results.

A Chi Kung (Qi Gong) Primer

Chi Kung is something that a person might discover within their own body.

Returning to Tai Chi

Taking a break from Tai Chi can be unavoidable, but returning is sweet.

Master helps others harness 'chi' for health and healing.

Tai Chi selected among the top 100 "must do" things at Harvard University.

Tai Chi for Diabetes

Practicing Tai Chi can help students control their Diabetes

Pain eased by Tai Chi.

Arthritis Today offers this comprehensive article on the benefits of Tai Chi.

The Art & Science of Cultivating Qi (Chi)

Qigong's wide-ranging health benefits, both physical and mental, and the simplicity of the practice make it appealing to all ages and mobility levels.

A Brief History of Qigong

Chinese Qigong began over 3000 years ago and is divided by historians into four periods.

Meditation can Relieve Pain

For some patients chronic pain can be reduced with meditation.

BBC News: Class starts with Tai Chi

Tai Chi classes at the beginning of school encourage children to concentrate on their lessons. They giggled at first, but now they really like it, and have begun to teach it to their parents.