Tai Chi and Geriatric Conditions
1. Osteoarthritis. Practicing tai chi—a traditional Chinese form of
exercise—may be helpful for managing osteoarthritis of the knee.
Guidelines issued by the American College of Rheumatology conditionally
recommend tai chi, along with other non-drug approaches, for this
condition.2. Menopausal symptoms. Overall, there is scientific evidence suggesting that some mind and body approaches, such as yoga, tai chi, and meditation may provide some relief from common menopausal symptoms.
3. Sleep problems. Using relaxation techniques, (e.g., progressive relaxation, guided imagery, biofeedback, self-hypnosis, and deep breathing exercises) before bedtime can be helpful components of a successful sleep regimen.
4. Shingles. Tai chi may help older adults avoid getting shingles by increasing immunity to varicella-zoster virus and boosting the immune response to varicella vaccine in older people. While there have only been a few studies on the effects of tai chi on immunity to varicella, the results so far have been promising.
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/tips/age-mindbody?nav=govd
Recommended by Dr. Li Yongming
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