About 10 years ago I remember talking with a new doctor and of course I asked about how to prevent osteoporosis. He told me that practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong just 10 minutes a day can reduce the rate of fractures as much or more than taking a bisphosphonate drug such as Fosamax. (And without any of the negative side effects.) He even recommended a Tai Chi video, Tai Chi for Beginners with Dr. Paul Lam, which I bought and still have. You can order an updated version on Amazon.com for $24.95. The exercises are very easy to follow.
I must admit, I prefer more active, energetic exercises, so I sometimes incorporate a few minutes of Tai Chi into more active yoga or use it as a way to relax at the end of a busy day.
How does Tai Chi work to strength bones and prevent fractures? There are many research studies online that show a link between practicing Tai Chi and higher bone density, but researchers do not yet know why. In the Resources section, I have listed a few of the studies I found online that show a positive link between Tai Chi and bone density. Even if we don't know exactly why it works, it's easy to include as one more healthy activity for all ages. Do you have a success story with Tai Chi or other exercises?
I must admit, I prefer more active, energetic exercises, so I sometimes incorporate a few minutes of Tai Chi into more active yoga or use it as a way to relax at the end of a busy day.
How does Tai Chi work to strength bones and prevent fractures? There are many research studies online that show a link between practicing Tai Chi and higher bone density, but researchers do not yet know why. In the Resources section, I have listed a few of the studies I found online that show a positive link between Tai Chi and bone density. Even if we don't know exactly why it works, it's easy to include as one more healthy activity for all ages. Do you have a success story with Tai Chi or other exercises?
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