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Qigong Exercise

Qigong therapy may ease OA

October 03, 2008
According to a new small study, a form of traditional Chinese medicine known as Qigong therapy may help relieve osteoarthritis (OA). Qigong is a general term for a variety of traditional Chinese exercises and therapies that seek to balance or unblock energy forces within and around the body. In the study, two Qigong healers worked with people with OA using these methods, and the patients reported significant pain reduction and increased function after receiving the therapy. Researchers also note... Read more »

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...it really brings home the point of how important exercise is to maintain healthy joints and... Read more »

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...anecdotal stories. One such story involves a woman trying exercises, dietary changes, and... Read more »

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...vitamin D levels. MS steals our ability to move, but exercise reduces that effect and also helps... Read more »

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Holiday Madness
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See the accompanying comic strip!   I must have been crazy.  I must have been full-blown, off my... Read more »

Health Guide

The Effects of exercise on cancer, neurological disorders and other health conditions
Exercise's Effects on Other ConditionsPhysical activity makes you healthier. It lowers your risk for cardiovascular disease and reduces bone loss. Physical activity also helps the body use calories... Read more »
The Effects of exercise on the Heart: MyDietExercise.com
Exercise's Effects on the HeartInactivity is one of the four major risk factors for coronary artery disease. However, exercise helps improve heart health in people with many forms of heart disease... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Exercise
ExerciseSedentary habits, especially TV watching, are associated with significantly higher risks for obesity and type 2 diabetes. Regular exercise, even of moderate intensity (such as brisk walking),... Read more »
The Effects of exercise on Diabetes
Exercise's Effects on DiabetesModerate aerobic exercise can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes. An important study found that adults who worked out 2 and 1/2 hours a week cut their risk by... Read more »
Recommended Exercise Methods
A few simple rules are helpful as you develop your own routine.Don't eat for 2 hours before vigorous exercise.Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after a workout.Adjust activity according to... Read more »

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