As reported in the Daily Mail-London and the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology; a Hong Kong Polytechnic University study proves that Tai Chi significantly improves heart health, lowers blood pressure and increases strength among the elderly when practiced regularly.

The participants, 65 people from Hong Kong, also had improved arterial compliance and increased knee-muscle/ligament strength.

“Arterial compliance is an important indicator of heart health in the elderly because stiffness in the arteries is closely associated with cardiovascular diseases. (Qi Journal, Summer 2012)”

Dr. William Tsang also noted:

“the Tai Chi subjects scored better in almost all medical observations, including blood pressure, vascular resistance and pulse resistance. (Qi Journal, Summer 2012)”

Many Tai Chi practitioners are not surprised by studies that confirm its many health benefits as they are aware that as a branch of Qigong, Chinese Medicine and the Tao of Revitalization; Tai Chi when practiced correctly, following its original Taoist principles, is a highly effective and beneficial form of cultivation.

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