Yes, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University, in Baltimore, Maryland whose findings are based on a mathematical epidemiological model. Continue reading Is it cost-effective to prevent falls in the elderly?
Category Archives: Tai Chi
Using Tai Chi to improve sleep in older adults
Researchers from the Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology in Los Angeles report tai chi chih improves sleep quality in older adults. Continue reading Using Tai Chi to improve sleep in older adults
Options to prevent falls in the elderly
The Cochrane Library has reviewed the data and found 3 effective strategies that reduce the rate and risk of falling. Continue reading Options to prevent falls in the elderly
Benefits of tai chi in older women with osteoarthritis
The effect of a 24-week tai chi program in older Chinese women with osteoarthritis of the knee was studied by researchers in China. Continue reading Benefits of tai chi in older women with osteoarthritis
Review: Tai chi for breast cancer
Prof. Ernst tells us the research is compromised by bias. Continue reading Review: Tai chi for breast cancer
Tai chi exercise for patients with heart disease
Researchers from Boston reviewed studies of tai chi exercise in patients with cardiovascular disease or its risk factors. Continue reading Tai chi exercise for patients with heart disease
Benefits of Tango for patients with Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, Missouri compared the effects of Tango, Waltz/Foxtrot, and tai chi. Continue reading Benefits of Tango for patients with Parkinson’s disease
Review: Tai chi for chronic musculoskeletal pain
Researchers from The University of Sydney, Sydney, in Australia reviewed the literature. Continue reading Review: Tai chi for chronic musculoskeletal pain
Tai chi is effective in severe knee osteoarthritis
That’s the conclusion by researchers at Tufts Medical Center who presented their research at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting. Continue reading Tai chi is effective in severe knee osteoarthritis
Promising results with tai chi in diabetes
Diabetes-induced damage to peripheral nerves culminates in peripheral diabetic neuropathy, one of the most devastating complications of diabetes mellitus and a leading cause of foot amputation.
Researchers from Chang Gung University, in Taiwan studied the effect of tai chi chuan exercise on the action of peripheral nerves in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Continue reading Promising results with tai chi in diabetes
Does tai chi increase aerobic capacity?
As we all know, aerobic capacity is perhaps the most important indicator of physical fitness. And no, according to this review by Prof. Ernst, tai chi does not increase it.
Not everyone agrees. Continue reading Does tai chi increase aerobic capacity?
Supportive care for chronic fatigue syndrome
Medscape has published a review written by clinicians from around the US.
Let’s focus on 6 supportive care options for chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, aka chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis. Continue reading Supportive care for chronic fatigue syndrome
Tai chi in Parkinson’s disease
Professor Ernst from the Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter & Plymouth UK has reviewed the literature and concludes that studies of “tai chi for PD (Parkinson’s disease) are feasible but scarce.” Continue reading Tai chi in Parkinson’s disease
Effect of tai chi on blood pressure
Researchers from Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston have reviewed the medical literature. Continue reading Effect of tai chi on blood pressure
More benefits of tai chi in elderly people
There are some benefits in eye-hand coordination, according to this study from researchers in Taiwan. Continue reading More benefits of tai chi in elderly people
CAM and diabetes: A round up of studies from 2008
November is diabetes month at the CAM Report.
Here’s what we covered so far this year. Continue reading CAM and diabetes: A round up of studies from 2008
The effects of tai chi on bone in postmenopausal women
Base on the available data, it looks pretty good.
Researchers from the New England School of Acupuncture in Watertown, Massachusetts searched the medical literature and found 6 studies in women worth considering (the studies that is). Continue reading The effects of tai chi on bone in postmenopausal women
CAM and the chronic fatigue syndrome
Medscape has published a review.
Here’s a summary of CAM options. Continue reading CAM and the chronic fatigue syndrome
Status of CAM to treat the frailty syndrome
There’s a need, but no well-documented evidence.
Researchers from the Miami VA Medical Center in Florida have complied a detailed review. Continue reading Status of CAM to treat the frailty syndrome
Objective benefit with tai chi in chronic heart failure
 The data supporting benefits from tai chi in people with heart failure are growing.
Here’s the latest. Continue reading Objective benefit with tai chi in chronic heart failure