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Tai Chi Improves Symptoms of Parkinsons Disease
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Haylen_WebMD_Staff posted:
Tai chi , a type of exercise that guides the body through gentle, flowing poses, may help some of the worst physical problems of Parkinson's disease, a new study shows.

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1 Replies |Report This| Share this:Tai Chi Improves Symptoms of Parkinsons Disease<a href="http://www.webmd.com/balance/health-benefits-tai-chi-qigong"><b>Tai chi</b></a> , a type of exercise that guides the body through gentle, flowing poses, may help some of the worst physical problems of Parkinson's disease, a new study shows.<br /><br />Click the link above to learn more - <br /><br />Haylen
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I tried Tai Chi about a year ago and each time, I became so dizzy that I had to stop. Also, since this type of exercise involves the upper body I was having shortness of breath. (the main muscles affected by PD have always been the group involved with breathing). So, I have stopped doing it and am sticking to taking 1 - 2 walks per day, about a 1/2 mile each time.
Report This| Share this:Tai Chi Improves Symptoms of Parkinsons DiseaseI tried Tai Chi about a year ago and each time, I became so dizzy that I had to stop. Also, since this type of exercise involves the upper body I was having shortness of breath. (the main muscles affected by PD have always been the group involved with breathing). So, I have stopped doing it and am sticking to taking 1 - 2 walks per day, about a 1/2 mile each time.
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