The American Legion Magazine

STRESS REDUCTION, LESS DEPRESSION, IMPROVED MOODS, GREATER STRENGTH, CARDIOVASCULAR BENEFIT, IMPROVED BALANCE, FLEXIBILITY, AND EASED ARTHRITIS PAIN:

Meditation in Motion; by Jan Eberle - February 2005 Edition
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. . . Current studies reviewed in a recent issue of Archives of Internal Medicine
of Tufts - New England Medical Center reveal improved muscle strength and
flexibility in tai-chi devotees, as well as a reduced number of falls. Several studies
show tai chi helps with depression, stress and improved moods. Emory University in Atlanta found that tai chi strengthens grip in older people and improves confidence. . .

. . . studies suggest tai chi helps sufferers of multiple scleroris . . . Circulation
improves . . . Arthritis sufferers enjoy improved flexibility and increased range of
motion . . . A recent John's Hopkins study reveals that tai chi lowers high blood
pressure almost as much as moderate-intensity aerobic exercise in once-sedentary older adults. . .

. . . Put simply, inviting a therapeutic art like tai chi into your life will likely produce
many positive results. . .

For the complete article, refer to The American Legion Magazine, February 2005 issue.

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