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Monday, 13 April 2009
VITAL SIGNS: EXERCISE; A Little Tai Chi Can Go A Long Way Against Shingles
Older people who practice tai chi may be better equipped to fight off the virus that causes shingles or experience a milder case of it, researchers say.
Thanks for your post. The health benefits of tai chi such as more efficient breathing due to the increased utilization of oxygen, reduced blood pressure, gradual declines of cardiovascular power, increased range of motion and strength of joints, enhances bone density, greater knee and leg strength and flexibility.
Karate, the ultimate martial art that developed from a synthesis of indigenous Ryukyuan fighting methods and southern Chinese martial arts. "Karate" originally meant Tang hand, i.e. Chinese hand, which was later changed to a homonym meaning 'empty hand' in Japanese. It is known primarily as a striking art, featuring punching, kicking, knee/elbow strikes and open handed techniques. However, grappling, joint manipulations, locks, restraints/traps, throws and vital point striking also appear in karate. - Excert from Wikipedia, summing up the essence of Karate.
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Thanks for your post. The health benefits of tai chi such as more efficient breathing due to the increased utilization of oxygen, reduced blood pressure, gradual declines of cardiovascular power, increased range of motion and strength of joints, enhances bone density, greater knee and leg strength and flexibility.
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