...Health Benefits of Tai Chi Tai chi grew out of Chinese martial arts, and its roots are intertwined with traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy. In the early 20th century, the benefits of tai chi were discovered and it became an exercise for preventive medicine and wellness. There are several different forms of Tai Chi taught, however the most popular are Wu, Yang, and Chen. These different forms vary in what they emphasize. Some emphasize stress relief, while others emphasize health or self-defense. When deciding if one wants to learn Tai Chi, research should be done on the different styles. The Chen style has jumps, kicks, and strikes and explosive movements. The New Wu style has a pronounced lean in many of the movements that is said to help gain leverage and power. The Kuang Ping style uses an upright stance and straight-leg heel kicks and jumping kicks and is done at a faster pace than later Yang forms. The Yang Cheng-fu style has slow, smooth and graceful movements. There are several other Tai Chi styles that a vast range of movements and speeds. Tai chi can be done by anyone who can walk, as it is a low impact exercise. Even those suffering from impaired balance, joint stiffness or poor kinesthetic awareness can practice tai chi. A 1992 Australian study found that tai chi has the same effect as brisk walking on heart rate, blood pressure and stress hormones. Tai chi focuses on muscle strength, flexibility and balance. Those who practice tai chi say that it...
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...October 27th, 2015 Tai Chi vs Yoga Tai chi is a form of marital arts that originated from Ancient China. Tai chi is based on the philosophy of Taoism, more specifically on Yin and Yang. This exercise connects mental concentration, deep breathing, and actions to try and equally balance these two concepts. Tai chi is made up of two main forms – Dayoin and Tuna. Dayoin is the exertion of inner force whereas Tuna refers to deep breathing exercises. Tai Chi uses this combination of breathing and moving to calm the mind and thus can be regarded primarily as a mind exercise. There are many different styles of Tai chi such as: Chen style, Yang style, Hao Style, Wu style, Sun style, etc. Each of these styles emphasizes different variations of slow...
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...Tai chi is often described as "meditation in motion," but it might well be called "medication in motion." There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren't in top shape or the best of health. In this low-impact, slow-motion exercise, you go without pausing through a series of motions named for animal actions — for example, "white crane spreads its wings" — or martial arts moves, such as "box both ears." As you move, you breathe deeply and naturally, focusing your attention — as in some kinds of meditation — on your bodily sensations. Tai chi differs from other types of exercise in several respects. The movements are usually circular and never forced, the muscles are relaxed rather than tensed, the joints are not fully extended or bent, and connective tissues are not stretched. Tai chi can be easily adapted for anyone, from the fit to people confined to wheelchairs or recovering from surgery. The results of a new analysis have provided good evidence to suggest that Tai Chi is beneficial for arthritis. Specifically, it was shown to decrease pain with trends towards improving overall physical health, level of tension and satisfaction with health status. (Medscape) Musculoskeletal pain, such as that experienced by people with arthritis, places a severe burden on the patient and community and is recognized as an international...
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...finally got up the nerve to try Body Flow. I wanted to see how my balance and flexibility would hold up to an exercise that I didn’t believe I could do. Body Flow is an exercise that combines three parts: yoga, pilates and tai chi. It was created by the Les Mills group, which is a group that specializes in fun, active group classes. Body flow was created to improve your joint flexibility and range of movement, increase your core strength, improve your cardio-vascular function, burn calories, reduce your stress levels, provide a lasting sense of well-being and calm, focus your mind and raise your level of consciousness. It does all of this while letting you exercise with friends which increases support. All three disciplines are each unique and have completely different histories yet share many of the same benefits. Evidence of yoga has been found as long ago as five thousand years ago. Yoga has been through many changes over time but still keeps its main focus as an exercise just as much for the mind as for the body. It focuses on controlled breathing and slow movements to heighten self-understanding and to bring together the physical and emotional self. Yoga became popular in the US around the 1960’s. It has been shown to decrease the risk of many health problems such as heart disease, arthritis, pain and depression. Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. He immigrated to the US in 1926 where he taught his exercises to many in the dance community...
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...I Got….Myocardial Infarction 1. My initial response was to laugh because it is not a diagnosis that I thought I would ever hear. I am very slender and athletic and my cholesterol levels are all well under control. I do know that to get to the point of an MI, means that I more than likely have arteries full of plaque which ultimately leads to a sudden and extended obstruction of blood supple to myocardial tissue. My brain is already spinning in curiosity of the severity of ischemia in my left ventricle. What is even more scary to me, as a woman, is the higher risk of silent ischemia in women. Silent ischemia doesn’t produce any symptoms when the heart experiences ischemic events. So I guess after the shock wears off, that is when the “oh shit” moment is about to happen. 2. Myocardial Infarction(MI) is also known as a heart attack. MI results when the flow of oxygen rich blood to a myocardium suddenly becomes blocked. If blood flow is not restored quickly, this results in cellular death by necrosis or apoptosis. Acute MI is an important form of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). MI can occur at any age, but the risk of frequency raises with age progression. It is estimated that MI causes more than 150,000 deaths annually in the US. The American male has a greater than 1 in 5 chance of sustaining an MI or fatal ischemic event before the age of 65. Females that are younger than 45 have a 6 fold lesser risk of MI than men of the same age, however after menopause the rate becomes...
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...Religion has been the backbone of society since the dawn of time. Each region of the world has taken a different approach to religious beliefs and none are stranger then the religions of the Far East. In fact many of the so-called religions of the East are just ideologies created to bring stability to a chaotic and lawless society. In China there is less focus on spiritual beings in comparison to common western religions. Instead the institutions commonly referred to as religions in China, such as Confucianism and Taoism focus on how people act in relationships between one another each other and the forces of nature around them. In contrast the religion of Shinto, the homegrown religion of Japan, has a more western structure, with the Gods and spirits who influence the mortal realm. Shintoism is a religion based on animism and polytheism. Most of their followers are Japanese, they have about 50 million adherents and their legends are collected in the Kojiki. They believe in many “Kami” which is there word for “God” such as Amaterasu the sun goddess and they believe that there are spirits everywhere with a strong belief in ghosts. Shintoist followers have deep respect and admiration for their ancestors and are deeply worshipped and that all human life and nature is sacred. They often refer to this as “Matsuri” and it is one of the four affirmations Shinto follows. The other three include tradition and family, which is the main mechanism for how traditions are preserved and celebrations...
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...challenging. However, following your health care provider's instructions about a healthy lifestyle may help improve your symptoms. This includes choosing the right exercise plan. Doing daily physical activity is important after a diagnosis of heart failure. You may have some activity restrictions, so talk to your health care provider before doing any exercises. What are the benefits of exercise? Exercise may: Make your heart muscles stronger. Lower your blood pressure. Lower your cholesterol. Help you lose weight....
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...Stress Effects and Management Proposal Debra Barnett University of Phoenix Paradigms of Health SCI/100 Heather Mayer, MPH, CHES September 16, 2013 Stress Effects and Management Proposal My company will be initiating an employee wellness program. I am submitting a proposal for a stress management program that can be implemented at the workplace with no costs for the employee. The technique I would like incorporated in the wellness program is Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). Stress—physical, mental and emotional wear and tear—is emerging as a leading health risk of the 21st century and as a serious hazard in the workplace. Disabling stress has doubled over the past six years in the United States, with 1 million people absent from work every day due to stress-related problems. Companies annually spend an average of $7,500 per employee due to stress, and 75 percent to 80 percent of workplace accidents are stress-related ("Managing Employee Stress," 2002, para. 1-2). PMR is cost effective. It can be performed by employees with no cost to the organization, time wise or financially. This technique does not require special equipment, and can be performed using a chair or the floor. PMR can be achieved during the workday during a scheduled break or lunch period. It does not require employees to travel from the work site. Our office has several conference rooms and training areas that are comfortable and free of distractions that will facilitate the focus and concentration...
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...Healthy-Good Diet for Your Age/Health Total Words in this Document: Title: Whether you’re getting ready for trip to the beach or want to improve your numbers and your health, it’s never too late to take a look at new ways to get fit and stay in shape. The two best ways to do so are to take a look at what you’re eating and how much you’re moving, as diet and exercise are the two most important ingredients in a healthy lifestyle, with multiple studies showing diet being a far greater influence on weight loss than exercise. Reaching — and maintaining — a healthy weight is ideal for everyone, but especially for seniors. Many age-related conditions, like osteoporosis, arthritis, dementia, and heart disease, as well as others,...
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...unpreventable and incurable. New research is showing the benefits of healthy exercise habits in relation to Alzheimer's. Exercise is now linked to reducing the risk of contracting the disease. It also has the potential of lessening the severity of symptoms in current patients. Experts at the Alzheimer's Association say there is no cure or proven prevention method, yet. In the meantime, research continues. They are looking...
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...lõi: 13 b. Hình dung tương lai: 14 2. Sứ mệnh 14 I. GIỚI THIỆU TỔNG QUAN Noble Energy Inc được biết đến là một trong những công ty dầu khí hàng đầu ở Houston , Texas , Hoa Kỳ. Đây cũng là tên hiện tại của Noble Affiliates Inc, Noble Energy Inc tham gia vào việc thăm dò, phát triển, sản xuất dầu và khí đốt tự nhiên với doanh thu gần 3 tỷ USD từ những năm 1990 và đứng thứ 491 trong “Fortune 1000” danh sách các công ty lớn nhất của Mỹ năm 2014. Được thành lập bởi Lloyd Noble vào năm 1932, Noble Energy có 80 năm thành công trong ngành công nghiệp năng lượng và là một trong những nhà sản xuất độc lập đầu tiên khám phá dầu khí tại Vịnh Mexico. Thông tin cơ bản: * Người sáng lập: Lloyd Noble * Địa bàn hoạt động: Bắc Mĩ, Châu Phi, biển Địa Trung Hải và một văn phòng ở tại Trung Quốc. * Sản phẩm: dầu và khí đốt tự nhiên. * Website: http://www.nobleenergyinc.com/ * Logo hiện tại: * Trụ sở: Noble đã có trụ sở tại quận Greenspoint cho đến năm 2012. Tính đến năm 2013, trụ sở chính được đặt tại 1001 Noble Energy Way, Houston, Hoa Kỳ. Văn phòng Greenspoint vẫn hoạt động và sẽ dần dần được chuyển đến trụ sở mới vào năm 2015 * Đội ngũ quản lí: David L. Stover: Chủ tịch và giám đốc điều hành. Kenneth M. Fisher: Phó chủ tịch điều hành và giám đốc tài chính. http://www.nobleenergyinc.com/about-us/management-team-20.html II....
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...Fibromyalgia (FM) is a syndrome of widespread pain associated with sleep disturbance, fatigue, depression, headache, abdominal pain, and poor concentration (Clauw). The American College of Rheumatology updated the diagnostic criteria for FM in 2010 to include these accompanying symptoms in addition to widespread pain (Wolfe). FM is associated with significant personal and socioeconomic costs, including limitations in work ability and high health care utilization (Palstam, Wolfe, Berger, White). The prevalence of FM among the general population in the United States is estimated to be between 1.1% and 6.4% (Vincent). FM is more common in both civilian and veteran women than men (Marques, Higgins). The prevalence of FM among veterans of Operation...
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...1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Public TransportNowadays, many kinds of public transport can be seen on the road, even though people drive their own car. It is usually on time and economical. Firstly, one of the advantages is that using public transport is very economical. Taking buses and trains is cheaper than using private cars. If people have their own car, they have to pay a lot of money for service, repairs, and insurance. It maybe will cost all the money people earn. Moreover, there are many discounts for some individuals, like students, old people, and children. They can get cheaper prices by taking public transport. Students have to go to school almost every day, and they usually take public transport to school and home. It is more economical for students. In addition, a further advantage is that using public transport can preserve the environment. It can reduce pollution, because there are less cars driving on the road, and there are fewer fumes and also less traffic jams. Furthermore, it can increase the spaces in the city, because there are less cars parking. Taking buses and trains is able to keep the environment green, However, one of the disadvantages is that using public transport is inconvenient. It can be crowded. For instance, there are always too many individuals on the same bus in rush hour. Maybe thieves are on the bus they take. The public transport does not operate 24 hours a day. People have to follow the time table, so they must wait for it. Furthermore...
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...Therapeutic Exercise Prescription Concepts Applied to Patients Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia Pain is defined as an “unpleasant feeling, conveyed to the brain by sensory neurons” (Medical Dictionary, 2013). Pain is a subjective interpretation, which describes location, intensity and nature of sensory information resulted from noxious stimulation of nerve endings. The emotional response and other various conscious or unconscious responses add to the concept of pain. Acute pain usually results from tissue damage and it usually ends once the injury is healed. Chronic pain is a long term condition related to a persistent or degenerative disease or it doesn’t have an identifiable cause. Although there are different opinions about when a patient can be declared as suffering from chronic pain (after six months or twelve months), the presence of such sensation after the healing period usually leads to this diagnosis. One of the diseases with a generalized chronic pain as a symptom, which continues to generate many debates in the medical world, is fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia, a disorder that affects the overall system and has an effect of generalized chronic pain, will be delineated in this paper, including its causes, manifestation, and part of the process of managing this disease in which a kinesiologist would have a central role. Fibromyalgia, estimated to affect 4% of the population, is a compilation of symptoms accompanying pain, which include fatigue, stiffness and sleep disturbance...
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