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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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Healing HIV with Chi

People with HIV can increase their energy by practicing Tai Chi. This interesting study used the "GDV" technique to show that participants "energy fields" become brighter and more unified after practicing Tai Chi. In addition, students reported increased physical, emotional, mental and spiritual awareness, and were more accepting of things as they are.

Meditate for Health

Western science has finally shown that Meditation can stimulate the immune system.

Better Balance for the Elderly

Doctors know the more hours the elderly spend on the move and off their seats, the less likely they are to break a hip.

Shingles Prevented by Tai Chi

Tai Chi can help strengthen the immune system and reduce the occurence of shingles.

Meditation Works!

Millions of Americans practice meditation every day. Why? Because it works!

Tai Chi: "Low Tech" Healing for Seniors

Thanks to Tai Chi Senior Citizens can live healthier and more active lives.

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

Those of you who want to use Chinese medicine to heal your pets will like this site.

The Ancient Practice of Meditation.

Taken daily, meditation can untangle tension, fight fatigue and lower your blood pressure. What's more, it costs nothing, has no side effects and doesn't require medical help.

Tai Chi relieves symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis.

Tai Chi may offer great benefits to people with multiple sclerosis.

Tai Chi Lowers Blood Pressure

Tai Chi can reduce blood pressure as much as regular aerobic exercise, but without speeding up heart rates.

Benefits from Tai Chi on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Tai Chi can be useful in the treatment of ADHD.

Health Research on Tai Chi

This interesting series of 7 Research Abstracts documents the favorable effects of Tai Chi.

Breast Cancer Recovery Helped by Tai Chi

Tai Chi has been found to help reduce lymphoedema and cellulite build up in the ams.

Recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Guide to Self Empowerment

Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome who practiced meditation or chi kung tripled their chances of rapid recovery.

Tai Chi Helps You Feel Young

Practicing a Chinese martial art can help elderly people stave off age-related problems.

Tai Chi Reduces Arthritis Pain

"Tai Chi, a gentle form of exercise long practiced in China, can significantly reduce arthritic pain in the elderly.