Why is Tai Chi considered by some people to be the best form of exercise?
Many studies have shown Tai Chi to be extremely effective with slowing the effects of aging, increasing balance and reducing falls, reducing stress, minimizing the effects of diabetes and increasing the potential for preventing strokes and extending life. The fact that it is now encouraged by HMO’s and Kaiser Permanente (mostly due to public demand) shows its effectiveness. Another thing to consider is the fact that Tai Chi is practiced by over 80 million people daily! This makes Tai Chi is the most popular form of exercise on Earth! It is part of the 4,000 year-old system of Traditional Chinese Medicine practiced in China and now recognized by the U.S. National Institute of Health’s Office of Alternative Medicine as an important method of Alternative Health Care. Thirty-four medical schools have included Complimentary Alternative Medicine programs in their basic curriculum and some have set up departments to incorporate Tai Chi into their research. The main conclusion from many studie
