General Benefits
Older Adults
Lose Weight
Stress & Immunity
Arthritis
Balance & Strength
High Blood Pressure
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Attention Deficit

Health Benefits of Taiji and Qigong

• General Benefits:
• Health Benefits of Tai Chi This site has information on health benefits, the science behind Taiji, and the connection of stress reduction through Taiji.

• Tai Chi and Health This site has information about the connection between Taiji and good health plus a personal testimonial about Taiji's health benefits.

• Is Tai Chi the Ultimate Exercise? This article discusses the health benefits of Taiji, compares it to aerobic exercise and yoga, and gives other advantages.

• Can Tai Chi Heal? Researchers Try To Find Out This articles discusses various studies involving Taiji and good health.

• Older Adults:
• Research Reinforces Findings That Chinese Exercises Benefit Older Adults

• Lose Weight:
• Burn Calories, Dump Stress, Boost Immune Function - Without Sweating?

• Reduce Stress and Boost Immunity:
• Tai Chi Bolsters Shingles Immunity This articles discusses a comparative study reducing the risk of shingles.

• Burn Calories, Dump Stress, Boost Immune Function - Without Sweating?

• Improve Arthritis:
• Arthritis Today: Tai Chi This article from the Arthritis Foundation gives some history, science, and advice, regarding Taiji, as well as the suitable styles for arthritis patients. The articles states, " With slow movements as fluid as silk, the gentle Chinese practice of Taiji seems tailor-made for easing sore joints and muscles."

• Tai Chi for Arthritis? This article discusses suitable exercises for arthritis and how Taiji satisfies the criteria (listed in the article) of improving fitness, strengthening muscles, and improving flexibility.

• Improve Balance and Increase Strength:
• Tai Chi for Older People Reduces Falls, May Help Maintain Strength This is an article from the National Institute of Health, which discusses two studies in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society

• Reduce High blood pressure:
• High Blood Pressure and Tai Chi Therapy

• Improve Multiple Sclerosis:
• Does Tai Chi/Qi Gong help patients with Multiple Sclerosis? This document discusses the study and the findings of Multiple Sclerosis patients and Taiji. There are also diagrams and exercises on how to shift weight and to walk, among other aspects.

• Improve Parkinson's Disease:
• Parkinson's Disease & Tai Chi Therapy

• Improve Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD):
• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) & Tai Chi Therapy (mentioned briefly in article)