Medical Journal Articles
A collection of research & studies
focused on the benefits of tai chi & qigong
Recently Published Study with contributions from Tai Chi Foundation Apprentices:
Kilgore K, Leinfelder J, Campbell J, Wayne PM, Hallowell RW, Barakat A.
Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health. 2023;12. doi:10.1177/27536130231206122
Read it here or download it here: Eight Ways for persons with lung disorders-2023.
Additional Studies:
Qigong, used to complement COVID-19 and cancer treatment, a mental ‘game-changer
Tai Chi and Qi Gong: In Depth
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/tai-chi-and-qi-gong-in-depth
Deep Breathing Could Help You Recover From Covid-19
https://elemental.medium.com/deep-breathing-could-help-you-recover-from-covid-19-383f5cb54434
Chinese medic in hazmat suit teaches coronavirus patients martial arts to keep them active during quarantine
Using Qigong to manage COVID-19 in older adults
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200525/Using-Qigong-to-manage-COVID-19-in-older-adults.aspx
The effect of qigong for pulmonary function and quality of life in patients with covid-19: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32957323/
Qigong for the Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of COVID-19 Infection in Older Adults
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7227578/
Tai Chi and Qi Gong
https://wa.kaiserpermanente.org/kbase/topic.jhtml?docId=aa106255spec
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Traditional Chinese medicine nurses lead COVID-19 patients practice Tai Chi
What exercises can help increase lung capacity?
General Health Benefits of Tai Chi and qigong
Easing Ills Through Tai Chi
http://harvardmagazine.com/2010/01/researchers-study-tai-chi-benefits
Tai Chi to Improve Balance, Avoid Falls
http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/try-tai-chi-to-improve-balance-avoid-falls-201208235198
Tai Chi and Postural Stability in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1107911
What are the Benefits of Tai Chi Chuan?
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/06/ask-well-what-are-the-benefits-of-tai-chi/?emc=eta1
Tai Chi Chuan optimizes the functional organization of the intrinsic human brain architecture in older adults.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24860494
Tai Chi: This “Chinese Secret” Lowered Blood Pressure in 85% of Trials
http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2011/02/26/for-health-benefits-try-tai-chi.aspx
Regimens: Tai Chi Shows Promise as a Stroke Therapy
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/07/health/07regi.html?_r=1
Exercise: A Little Tai Chi Can Go a Long Way Against Shingles
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/17/health/nutrition/17exer.html
A Downside to Tai Chi? None That I See
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/28/health/28brody.html?_r=1&ref=science
Tai Chi Reported to Ease Fibromyalgia
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/19/health/19taichi.html?_r=1&hpw
Bone Loss, Osteoporosis, Depression, Menopause & TAI CHI
https://www.worldwidehealth.com/health-article-Bone-Loss-Osteoporosis-Depression-Menopause-TAI-CHI.html