Student’s Contribution-1
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UTCQ “All Chi Kung exercises are intended to improve health, increase energy, revitalize the body and mind, prevent or control disease, tone the internal organs, improve balance, reduce stress, boost the immune system, remove toxins, tone the muscles and tendons, uplift mood, contribute to longevity and provide an integrated mind-body practice leading towards enlightenment and harmony with the Tao. Take some confidence in this promise, “Every person who uses Qi cultivation methods consistently experiences some form of health improvement and personal access to greater energy and power”
– Roger Jahnke, OMD, The Healing Promise of Qi, 2002, p. 31.
By – Kannan | March, 2010
Fighting Fit
Excerpts from an article in Hindustan Times, Vidya Balachander
Let’s face it — it is easy to tire of workouts. Running on the treadmill every day or following the same weight-training routine for a few months can become boring. It also ceases being challenging when your body gets used to it.
To mix things up a bit, take up a martial art. It’s a great workout that tones your body, jogs your mind, and also sharpens your reflexes, keeping you safe on the streets. Not only are there plenty of options to choose from, but you’ll also never have a dull moment in your workout.
Whether you pick a “soft” martial art like t’ai chi chuan, which focuses less on combat and more on holistic health, or a “harder” martial art like karate that teaches you how to protect yourself in everyday situations, you are certain to reap health benefits.
T’ai chi
T’ai chi is for those who prefer a steady, unhurried pace of exercise, as it is made up of a slow sequence of movements that emphasise correct posture, better balance and coordination. Infused with balletic grace, these movements are also said to improve lymph and blood circulation. Since the movements focus on using the full range of motion of your joints, you can avoid creaky joints as you age.
Although tai chi does have a basis in self-defence, it is mainly practiced for its numerous physical and mental health benefits. “Tai chi conditions your heart, liver, kidneys, lungs and spleen,” says Rakesh Menon, director of Flowing Wheel, an institute that offers training in tai chi. “It is also a very good stress buster,” adds Menon.
By – Kannan | March, 2010
Tai chi may help diabetics
Tai chi, an ancient form of Chinese exercise, may benefit those with type 2 diabetes, says a university researcher.
In the preliminary studies, designed by University of Queensland researcher Liu Xin, people with – or at risk of developing diabetes recorded falls in blood pressure, weight and blood sugar levels after taking tai chi classes, reports The Courier Mail.
Many reported decreases in depressive symptoms after their involvement in the classes.
“Like in designing or producing medication, we need to target the disease specifically,” Dr Liu said. “Different movements target different internal organs.”
Dr Liu hopes to replicate his results in a larger trial of 200 people with depression and obesity.
By – Kannan | March, 2010
