Improve Type 2 Diabetes in the Elderly with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “I have high blood sugars, and Type 2 diabetes is not going to kill me. But I just have to eat right, and exercise, and lose weight, and watch what I eat, and I will be fine […]
Improve the Health of the Elderly with Depression with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “adding a mind-body exercise like tai chi that is widely available in the community can improve the outcomes of treating depression in older adults.” – UCLA Health The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline […]
Improve the Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease with Long-Term Tai Chi Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi training appears to reduce balance impairments in patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease, with additional benefits of improved functional capacity and reduced falls.” – Fuzhong Li Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is an incurable progressive degenerative […]
Improve Cardiorespiratory Function in the Elderly with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Long term regular [Tai Chi] exercise has favourable effects on the promotion of balance control, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness in older adults.” – Youlian Hong The aging process involves a systematic progressive decline in every system in […]
Improve Motor Ability in Parkinson’s Disease Patients with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi, a balance-based exercise, has been shown to improve strength, balance, and physical function and to prevent falls in older adults. . . it may also improve axial symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, such as postural stability.” […]
Improve Physical Ability, Balance, and Flexibility with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai Chi is a relatively safe activity that can result in gains in general motor function and improve bradykinesia and balance. “ – Xiny Yu Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice involving mindfulness and gentle movements. It is […]
Reduce Age-Associated Decline in Cerebrovascular Function with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “In addition to the physical components of tai chi, this form of exercise has mental and emotional advantages. Some studies have shown people who perform tai chi on a regular basis see improvements in cognitive function and memory.” […]
Improve Walking in the Elderly with Knee Osteoarthritis with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The most common type of arthritis is called osteoarthritis (OA). . . Fortunately, lifestyle changes such as gentle yoga have been shown to improve OA symptoms.” – Robin Madell Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease […]
Improve Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Tai Chi Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “The practice of Tai Chi promotes the preservation of cognitive abilities including global cognitive functions, semantic memory, verbal learning/memory, self-perception of memory, and visuospatial skills in the elderly.” – Karine Huy-Leng Lim The aging process involves […]
Improve Nervous System and Cognitive Function with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “tai chi appears to improve executive function—the ability to multitask, manage time, and make decisions—in people without any cognitive decline. In those with mild cognitive impairment, tai chi slowed the progression to dementia.” – Harvard Health Tai […]