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Old 08-18-2010, 08:28 PM   #1
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Arrow Tai Chi helps symptoms of fibromyagia

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/19/health/19taichi.html
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Old 08-19-2010, 04:33 AM   #2
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I have been a student of Tai Chi for 20 years. it is wonderful! if you can't find a teacher, check out YouTube!
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Wife and I have been going to Tai Chi classes for 2 years. I groan and moan about them however while doing the form all my worries and troubles disappear while I concentrate on the moves. A roomful of folk performing tai chi in unison is quite a sight to behold.
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Old 11-08-2010, 06:37 AM   #4
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"Our study shows that there are significant benefits of the Tai Chi course for individuals with all types of arthritis, including fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis," Callahan said.
More here:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1107202140.htm
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