Reference Material for Tai Chi and Health Options

Reference Material

Reference Material for Health

The materials compiled here come from a variety of sources. We update them frequently with new information. They cover the following areas:

Additional Information is Available in the Library

This page lists web sites and reference information available at your local library. We have also provided some handouts and 'how-to' guides that are available in the 'Sales Creators Library.' There you will find Wellness Handouts and Guides compiled from a variety of sources.

Reference Materials on Tai Chi

To educate yourself about the medical research done on Tai Chi there are numerous references. We have included the following:

T'ai Chi reduces stress responses, lowering the incidence of anxiety, depression, fatigue, and general mood disturbance (Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 1989 Vol 33(2) 197-206).

T'ai Chi minimizes the effects of chronic conditions such as allergies and asthma (American Journal of Chinese Medicine (1981 Spr Vol 9 (1) 15-22).

T'ai Chi improves breathing capacity (Hawaii Medical Journal Vol 51 No 8 August 92).

T'ai Chi's regular practice can lower high blood pressure (American Journal of Chinese Medicine (1981 Spr Vol 9 (1) 15-22 & Hawaii Medical Journal Vol 51 No 8 August 92)

Boost the immune system (Prevention Magazine v. 42 May 90, p. 14-15+).

Slow the aging process (QiGong, The Art & Science of Chinese Energy Healing, Kenneth S. Cohen, Ballentine Books, NY, 1997).

Improves balance and coordination TWICE as effectively as other balance training (Prevention Magazine, v. 46 Dec. 94 p. 71-72+ and USA Today, May 1996).

Improves postural control, while stretching, toning and relaxing the body in a cumulative way that no other exercise can achieve (American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1992 Apr Vol 46 (4) 295-300.

T'ai Chi is probably the lowest weight bearing exercise, and modified forms can be suitable even for arthritis sufferers (American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, June 1991, 70 (3) p 136-141.

T'ai Chi has been recommended as an adjunct therapy for chronic pain, AIDS, arthritis, insomnia, asthma, high blood pressure, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and any psychosomatic illness.

70% OF ALL DOCTOR'S VISITS ARE DUE TO STRESS (Copyright, Stress Management and Relaxation Technology, 1997).

See this link for many articles and abstracts: http://www.krapu4.com/taichi/research/tairesum.htm#Sandlund

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Breathing Therapy

Sources of information:

Six Healing Sounds: Taoist Chant		http://baharna.com/chant/six_healing.htm
Breathing Techniques		http://www.focalpointyoga.com/pranayam.htm
Breathing Techniques		http://www.breathe-mag.co.uk/
Breathing Techniques		http://www.breathaware.com/breathing.html
Breathing Techniques		http://www.about-breathing.com/..htm
Breathing & Relaxation		http://babies.sutterhealth.org/.../ld_breathe.html
Dennis Lewis' web site		http://www.authentic-breathing.com/..breath..htm
Dennis Lewis' web site		http://www.authentic-breathing.com/..meta..htm
Dennis Lewis' web site		http://www.authentic-breathing.com/ab...htm
Belly breathing		http://health.ivillage.com.....html
Belly breathing		http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/...asp
Belly breathing		http://www.palikanon.com/english/intro....htm
Tongue Hissing Technique		http://www.onlinebangalore.com/../pranayam.html
Tongue Hissing Technique		http://www.abc-of-yoga.com

Breathing handouts and exercises are available in the LIBRARY Download Section .

Music Therapy and Sounds for Health

Links to web sites are on the Music Therapy page

A Music Therapy handout and exercise is available in the LIBRARY Download Section.

Alternative Medicine and Health Links, Publications, etc.

Sources of information:

Dr. Andrew Weil web site		http://www.drweil.com/u/Home/index.html
Alternative Magazine		http://www.alternativemedicine.com/
Alternative Health News Online		http://www.altmedicine.com/
Health Care Information Resources		http://hsl.mcmaster.ca/tomflem/altmed.html