The ancient practice of Tai chi has gained favour at Harvards Medical School for its health benefits with people of all ages.
The alternative medicine is a combination of martial arts and deep breathing and has benefits for everyone from children to seniors.
Several research studies have linked it to reducing health risk factors that cause disease.
At one study at Harvards researchers reviewed 26 different studies in english and chinese and found that in 85% of trials it lowered blood pressure.
Other health benefits reported are:
-Improve quality of life for breast cancer patients
-Improve quality of life for Parkinsons sufferers
-Maintainance of bone density in postmenopausal women
-Cardia vascular fitness
-relief of stress and anxiety
Tai chi is also known to improve balance, flexibilty and strength.
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