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Tai-Chi To Boost Your Immune System

In order to keep yourself in tip top shape you need to have a good immune system. You will never look great or feel great if you are constantly getting ill so boosting your immune system is vitally important.

It is widely known that regular exercise can boost your immune system, but if you are over training or training too vigorously it can actually have completely the opposite effect and supress your immune system.

The chinese art of Tai-chi hase been shown to boost your immune system by up to 40% as a result of an increase in T-cells (type of immune cell).

Tai-chi is an internal chinese martial art which is practiced for both its defense training as well as it's health benefits. The Tai-Chi Union For Great Britain contains some great information about this martial art and describe the health benefits of Tai-chi as below....

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Health Aspects
On its simplest level, the Hand Form is an exercise system. However it is not what we, in western culture, usually regard as exercise. How can these slow movements be exercise? In order to understand why, it is good to have a knowledge of the concept of Qi (Chi) energy.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which is believed to be over 2,000 years old, also has, at its roots, the principles of Yin and Yang. It is believed that there are meridians or pathways which travel through the body carrying Qi energy. If there is a problem, or imbalance in the flow of Qi energy, a TCM doctor would use acupuncture needles, or perhaps acupressure - the use of thumbs or hands, to stimulate acupoints, and release the blockages.
Tai Chi Chuan and more directly, Qigong promotes the smooth flow of this energy. By performing the postures of the Form, in co-ordination with relaxed, natural breathing and the application of Yi, which is the intent or focus of the mind, we help to keep the Qi moving smoothly through the channels. Therefore, whilst doing these external movements, we are assisting the free flow of internal energy.
Aside from promoting the flow of Qi energy Tai Chi Chuan can also help to increase flexibility, suppleness and exercise the muscles. The smooth, gentle movements also aid relaxation and help to keep the mind calm and focused. These benefits are extremely useful in today's stressful society.

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For more information about Tai-chi you can visit www.taichiunion.com



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