The School
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T'ai Chi Chuan of Maryland, Inc.
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Classes are now offered in Baltimore and Arlington, VA.
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Classes are also held in Baltimore and Arlington, VA. For more information call Baltimore at (410) 296-4944 and for classes in the D.C./Virginia area call (703) 845-0083.
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ALONG WITH TRADITIONAL CARE
Health practitioners encountering clients who are faced
with problems that do not seem to respond to
traditional health care … may employ some of the
health traditions of other cultures and to view the body and mind as a balanced whole. Massage,
acupuncture and T'ai Chi…focus on the mind/body connection to facilitate healing through relaxation, pressure points, and movement. AAOHN Journal, 1993 July, 41 (7) 349-351
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BALANCE
A ten year study on aging through Harvard, Yale and
Emory University determined not only that T'ai Chi
was superior to more technological balance therapies,
but that T'ai Chi reduced the risk of injury by falling by 48%. Complications from these injuries
are the sixth leading cause of death in older mericans, and account for about $10 billion loss per year to the economy. USA Today, May 1996
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POSTURAL CONTROL
In three of five tests, the T'ai Chi practitioners had
significantly better postural control than the sedentary
non-practitioners. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1992
Apr Vol 46 (4) 295-300
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PHYSIOLOGICAL BENEFITS
Relative to measurement beforehand, practice of T'ai
Chi raised heart rate, increased nonadrenaline
excretion in urine, and decreased salivary cortisol
concentration. Relative to baseline levels, [test subjects]
reported less tension, depression, anger, fatigue,
confusion and state-anxiety; they felt more vigorous,
and in general they had less total mood disturbance.
Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 1989 Vol 33 (2) 197-206
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CARDIORESPIRATORY EFFECTS
The data substantiate that practicing T'ai Chi regularly
may delay the decline of cardiorespiratory function in
older individuals. In addition, T’ai Chi may be
prescribed as a suitable aerobics exercise for older
adults. Journal of American Geriatric Society, Nov. 1995, 43 (11) p
1222-1227, ISSN 0002-8614 Journal Code : H6V
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MENTAL HOMEOSTASIS
Psychological homeostasis refers to emotional control
or tranquility. Evidence suggests that a feedback
relationship exists between forms of homeostasis, and
that the body-mind type of therapies (including
acupuncture and T'ai Chi) thus have a combined
physiological, physical, and psychological effect.
American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 1981 Spr Vol 9 (1) 1-14
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IMMUNE SYSTEM
A study conducted in China indicates that T'ai Chi may
increase the number of T lymphocytes in the body.
Also known as T-cells, these lymphocytes help the
immune system destroy bacteria and possibly even
tumor cells. Prevention Magazine V. 42, May 90, p.14-15
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MENTAL & PHYSICAL STRESS
Mind/body workouts such as T'ai Chi are kinder to the
joints and muscles…reduce the tension that often
contributes to the development of disease, which
makes them especially appropriate for high powered,
stressed out baby boomers. Unlike most conventional
exercises, these forms are intended to stretch, tone, and
relax the whole body instead of isolating parts. Working
Woman Magazine V 20 Feb. 95 p. 60-62+
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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
No significant exacerbation of joint symptoms using
this weight bearing system of exercises (Tai Chi) was
observed. T'ai Chi exercises appear to be safe for RA
patients. Weight bearing exercises have the potential
advantages of stimulating bone growth and
strengthening connective tissue. Ameri can Journal of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation, June 1991, 70 (3) p. 136-141 from The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & QiGong.
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