Improving Health Naturally

Are you happy with your health? Imagine this scenario:

'You go to the Doctors surgery for a general check up with a few nagging problems and he offers you a course of tablets that could offer the following health benefits.  There aren't any side effects and the tablets are totally natural, would you take them?'

Of course you would. Except, the caveat of taking these 'pills' is that you have to make a commitment to yourself to get your body moving frequently if not daily, with diligence, discipline, accuracy and focus.

The list noted below details the health and wellbeing benefits of the ancient practices of Tai Chi and Qigong, both moving slowly with a good posture, correct physical alignment, full diaphragm breathing and mind intent/focus. If you are waving your arms around following a DVD, this is probably more like line dancing NOT traditional Tai Chi or Qigong practice. In that case, Tai Chi and Qigong would be the worst form of exercise you could do.

• Less stress, anxiety and depression
• Increased oxygen intake
• Improved circulation and cardiovascular health
• Lower heart rate, aid hypertension
• Better nutrition absorption, digestion and elimination
• Increase in immune system function
• Better sleep quality
• More energy and less fatigue
• Helps mood and emotions
• Boost happy brain chemicals
• Increase bone density
• Gain better balance and coordination
• Help prevent falls
• Increased joint mobility and release of synovial fluid
• Increased efficiency of the cerebro-spinal pump and fluid to the brain
• Improved lymph system drainage and function
• Help improve adrenal and thyroid function
• Increase brain size and helps memory
• Help central nervous system function
• Activate the parasympathetic nervous system (relaxation response)
• Help strengthen the muscles
• Help to release tension from muscles
• Aid relaxation of the psoas muscle
• For balancing hormone function
• Aid menopause

Regular Tai Chi and Qigong practice may also help conditions such as EDS, hypermobility joint syndrome, osteoporosis, arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, Parkinson disease, heart failure, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, ME, multiple sclerosis, vestibular disorder, diabetes, ADD and ADHD and stroke survivors.

In our modern world it is easy to become passive regarding our health and wellbeing, looking outside of ourselves for a quick fix, tablet or cure. We are losing the ability to listen to our bodies and take responsibility for our own health. Take a positive step today towards improved mind and body health; get moving, get focused and work towards maintaining your health, happiness and longevity.

* Please note that the Taoist practices are not a replacement for conventional medical treatment. Please speak with your doctor prior to starting a new exercise programme. This article is for information purposes only and must not be taken as medical advice. *