Parkinson’s is a movement disorder caused by the loss of nerve cells in certain parts of the brain. According to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, more than 10 million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s, including about 1 million in the United States. Parkinson’s is especially common in people over 50. Patients with Parkinson’s disease often…

There is an old Chinese saying: “Feel sleepy in spring and feel tired in autumn.” Different seasons have different effects on the human body. When autumn arrives, people feel tired and are less active. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners say that nourishing the lungs is the focus at this time. Throughout the changes of the…

Sitting tai chi provides stroke survivors with recovery benefits similar to those achieved with standard rehabilitation, a new study finds. Tai chi involves a series of slow movements of the hands, arms, neck, legs and core combined with deep breathing. Researchers developed a tai chi routine that stroke survivors can do while sitting. “Tai chi has…

If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution, consider tai chi. It may offer several benefits, including better posture, balance, and pain relief. Tai chi has several “ingredients” that target various parts of the body in many ways. Instead of being like one drug used to focus on one ailment, tai chi is more comparable…