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A Holistic Approach to Cancer-Related Fatigue: How Mind-Body Practices Help Restore Energy and Well-Being

Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common and challenging symptom during cancer treatment and supportive care. It goes beyond ordinary tiredness and can affect physical energy, mood, and mental clarity. Mind-body practices—such as Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga, and mindfulness—are increasingly recognized for their ability to ease fatigue and improve overall well-being. Research from recent years supports …

Aging Balance & Core Strength

What Truly Reduces Fear of Falling: Tai Chi, Yoga, and Pilates

Fear of falling (FoF) is one of the most common concerns facing older adults. Even without a previous fall, many begin to walk cautiously, limit activity, or avoid outings altogether. Over time, this fear can lead to muscle weakness, social withdrawal, and an increased actual risk of falling. A comprehensive umbrella review recently published by …

Pain Management

Tai Chi & Yoga for Migraine Relief: An Evidence-Based Guide

Migraines are more than just headaches – they disrupt work, mood, energy, and sometimes entire days. But there’s something powerful — and often overlooked — that can help reduce the intensity and frequency of migraines: Gentle, consistent movement. A large analysis of 27 clinical trials (1,611 participants) looked at how different types of exercise affect …

Mental Health

For Menopausal Depression, Tai Chi and Yoga Lead the Pack of Exercises

🧘‍♀️ Among all types of exercise, mind–body practices like Tai Chi and Yoga shine brightest for easing depression — especially when tailored to you. Menopause is a major life transition — physical, emotional, and even spiritual. Hormone shifts, sleep problems, and changing roles can all stir up stress or sadness. If you’ve felt low, anxious, …

Mental Health

Yoga and Tai Chi/Qigong: Complementary Practices for Mental Health

October is National Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S., a time to reflect on how we can protect and nurture emotional well-being at every stage of life. For older adults, mental health challenges have been especially acute in the wake of COVID-19. Studies show that nearly 4 in 10 seniors experienced depression or anxiety …

Aging

Mix, Match, and Move: Mind-Body Practices for Healthy Aging

September is Healthy Aging Month, a great time to check in with your body, mind, and daily habits. If you already practice something like yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, or regular walking, you’re on a wonderful path. But did you know that trying another one of these gentle practices can help you feel even better—mentally, physically, …

Blood Pressure & Cardiac Disease

Breath, Body, and Blood Pressure: Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure

Are you someone who enjoys yoga, Tai Chi, or guided meditation—not just for the calm they bring, but because they feel right for your whole being? If so, here’s some great news: there’s growing scientific support for the power of these mind-body practices to help manage one of the world’s biggest health challenges—high blood pressure …

Misc. Health Topics

Flow for Your Gut: How Yoga and Tai Chi Restore Digestive Health

If you’ve ever had digestive issues that seemed tied to stress, tension, or physical inactivity, you’re not imagining it — the way you move affects the way you digest. And gentle practices like yoga and Tai Chi may be some of the most powerful tools available for supporting gut health. A 2025 scientific review published …

Brain, Cognition or Neurological Disorders

Yoga + Tai Chi for Parkinson’s: Powerful Tools for Movement Professionals

What recent clinical research reveals about the unique strengths of Yoga and Tai Chi—and why combining them can enhance your offerings. New clinical research offers compelling evidence that both Yoga and Tai Chi improve different aspects of movement and neurological function—and that combining them may offer broader benefits than either alone. 📊 What the Study …

Brain, Cognition or Neurological Disorders

Enhancing Immune and Neuroendocrine Function Through Mind–Body Practices

🧠 Overview Chronic stress disrupts the immune and neuroendocrine systems, contributing to inflammation, cognitive decline, cancer progression, and other diseases. Mind–Body Interventions (MBIs) such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga are proven to counteract these effects.📘 This guide provides practical, evidence-based steps to improve physical and mental health through MBIs. 1️⃣ …