More than 12 million Americans live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that blocks the airways and makes breathing difficult, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Although there are some medications that could manage symptoms, regular physical activities, such as Dahn Yoga and tai chi, may help condition the body to use oxygen more efficiently.

"Tai chi and qi gong are some of the many activities I encourage people with COPD to do," Chelsea Randall, M.S., OTR/L, an occupational therapist at National Jewish Health in Denver, told Everyday Health.

Not only does tai chi provide exercise, but it leads patients to take a more focused approach to their breathing.

One previous study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine suggested that the energy healing techniques of tai chi improved the breathing ability and activity capacity of COPD patients, according to the news source.

Individuals who need to have oxygen tanks should look into hands-free carriers, Randall said.

There are other physical adjustments COPD patients may need to make when exercising. These include warming up properly, taking regular breaks, avoiding outbursts of energy in order to maintain a steady pace and not exercising outdoors when it is hot.

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More than 12 million Americans live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that blocks the airways and makes breathing difficult, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Although there are some medications that could manage symptoms, regular physical activities, such as Dahn Yoga and tai chi, may help condition the body to use oxygen more efficiently.

"Tai chi and qi gong are some of the many activities I encourage people with COPD to do," Chelsea Randall, M.S., OTR/L, an occupational therapist at National Jewish Health in Denver, told Everyday Health.

Not only does tai chi provide exercise, but it leads patients to take a more focused approach to their breathing.

One previous study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine suggested that the energy healing techniques of tai chi improved the breathing ability and activity capacity of COPD patients, according to the news source.

Individuals who need to have oxygen tanks should look into hands-free carriers, Randall said.

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Women who enter menopause initiate an unfamiliar plateau in life, in which one chapter ends and an exciting new one begins. Of course, those who are annoyed by hot flashes and trouble sleeping may be hard pressed to see the excitement in everything. Fortunately, tai chi exercises can help them on their journey!

The hormonal shifts of menopause can have different effects on the body, including changes in energy as well as bone and muscle mass. For women who are not physically active, this can spell trouble for both the bones and joints. Weak muscles and excessive weight gain are two things that aggravate joint pain.

Nancy White, a Henry Ford Hospital sports medicine physician, suggests that menopausal women use restorative exercises to stay physically fit during the change of life.

What activities did she recommend? Yoga and tai chi, of course!

"It helps build core strength and increases blood flow," White told the Detroit Free Press. "It's very honoring to your body…You can gain core strength, and you're sort of giving your joints a little bit of a break. And usually, it can help improve sleep, which is an issue for many menopausal women."

So look for a class that teaches Dahn Yoga and tai chi exercises. These techniques can help you stay mobile and independent for years to come.

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Staying physically active is essential to the ability of senior citizens' to live independently. However, some may feel more comfortable within smaller, intimate settings instead of a large, fancy gym. Seniors can enjoy classes that teach tai chi exercises, which are often taught at community centers or public parks.

For example, the Town Council of Bethany, Delaware, was inundated with requests from residents to accommodate tai chi, yoga and Zumba classes at the Bethany Beach Bandstand.

Well, ask, and you shall receive! The Council recognized the value of these mind-body regimens and will allow classes to be held at the center during the upcoming season.

This is good news for anyone who wants to learn about the power of tai chi, according to instructor Jim Mace. The 74-year-old believes these exercises helped him control his diabetes.

"It felt so good that I shook the diabetes. And because I like to exercise myself, [this is a good opportunity] to show people something they may have never seen before," he told The Daily Times.

Individuals who want to know more about these holistic healing techniques should consider looking into Dahn Yoga and tai chi classes.

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If you're on Facebook, chances are you've run into friends' requests to join them in games like FarmVille or Mafia Wars. How did these games get so popular? It may be the work ethic behind their creators at Zynga, who are lucky enough to work in a facility that offers them tai chi exercises and other perks.

"When my niece and nephew came to (the old) Zynga and saw people sitting around, working on computers, that was a letdown," chief executive Mark Pincus told USA Today. "We're trying to help our players socialize and have community, so it never sat well with me that you're sitting in a quiet cubicle designing a party."

Stocks in Zynga have soared, and many of the perks are being passed on to employees. Within the company's present San Francisco facility, workers enjoy free cafeteria food, a sports bar, music throughout the building and the right to decorate their surroundings however they want, according to Portfolio.com.

Perhaps most importantly, they have access to a wellness center in case they are ever in need of energy healing therapy, including yoga, tai chi and acupuncture.

Holistic healing at work? It's no wonder these people are so creative!

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Throughout his life, Jeff Weikert has been a fan of racing, from motorcycles to cars. When he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2009 at the age of 50, he knew he had to squeeze in as much racing as possible before it was too late. To help him along the way, he's using the energy healing meditation of tai chi to maintain his health.

The next stop for the Iowa native is July's Race to the Clouds in Colorado, where he will be racing his Honda 250cc Cheney-framed bike.

"He is working with a physical therapist to work on his muscles and get ready for the race," Weikert's wife, Angie, explained to The Hawk Eye. "He also started doing tai chi, which is supposed to help with muscle coordination."

Additionally, Weikert is using the race as an opportunity to raise $10,000 for the Michael J. Fox Foundation. As of March 27, he had raised $1,360.

In the U.S., between 50,000 and 60,000 individuals are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease every year, according to the National Parkinson Foundation. Studies have shown that tai chi can help patients cope with some of their symptoms, which include involuntary tremors and muscle movements.

If any patients want to find out more about what these exercises can do for them, they should look for a studio that hosts Dahn Yoga and tai chi classes.

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People with chronic conditions often make important lifestyle adjustments in order to improve their health. They may take certain medications, undergo stress management classes, change their diet and so on. While exercise is often regarded as part of preventive or rehabilitative measures, doctors may be less willing to actually prescribe it as a medicine, according to The Fayetteville Observer. However, the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Parks and Recreation system is willing to embrace tai chi movements and other exercises as forms of therapy.

"A healthy person doesn't necessarily have the understanding that movement, for even one hour a week, can make a big difference in mobility for [a sick or injured person]," Laura Schindler, a physical therapist, told the news source.

Cumberland County has one of the highest concentrations of disabled people in North Carolina. In order to help these individuals, the Parks and Rec system offers several free classes that teach things such as aerobics and tai chi, which may be helpful for arthritic seniors. Yoga classes are available for a fee.

For people who want to explore these exercises more in-depth, Dahn Yoga and tai chi classes may be available in their local community. They are well worth checking out!

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Men who receive the news that they have prostate cancer face a slew of questions: How fast will the malignancy grow? How aggressive does my treatment need to be? What lifestyle changes should I make? An oncologist who promotes integrating holistic health with conventional care believes that one of the first steps a man should take is managing stress, which can be accomplished with the help of energy healing meditation.

"Extensive research shows that psychological stress can negatively affect every biological system in the body and these biological changes can literally get right into the tumor micro-environment, making it more hospitable for cancer growth," Lorenzo Cohen of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center told the Huffington Post. "Different forms of relaxation or meditation and/or movement-based practice like yoga and tai chi can be very helpful."

Other lifestyle factors to consider are diet, physical activity, alcohol consumption and smoking status. Meanwhile, patients need to carefully weigh all of their treatment options and consult several physicians about picking the best one.

Cohen himself is currently conducting a study on the effects of tai chi exercises and qigong on men undergoing radiotherapy for prostate cancer. Although the trial has yet to be completed, the men have reported enjoying the regimen.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 50 million American adults reported being diagnosed with some form of arthritis, and 21 million of them experienced limits in their physical activity because of this pain. As counterintuitive as it sounds, exercise can help ease and prevent the pain associated with arthritis. Thankfully, the energy healing techniques of tai chi and yoga make a great regimen for patients.

The key may be in adjusting the movements in order to suit an individual's condition. If a person experiences pain while shifting his or her weight in one direction, it may be more helpful to learn how to shift the weight in the other direction while performing a particular exercise.

"If I'm reaching up to the ceiling and you can only reach up to your chin, then modify the movement. We're not doing perfect tai chi, but we're still learning the principles," instructor Gurney Bolster told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

The important thing to remember is that the body needs to keep moving. One orthopedic surgeon likened the joints to the gears in a machine, according to the news source. The longer they go unused, the less functional – or "rustier" – they become. The exercises taught in Dahn Yoga and tai chi classes can keep the muscles and tendons strong, thereby taking some of the pressure off the joints when it comes to supporting the bones.

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College life can be really stressful – exams, homework, difficult professors and so on. A lot of students may find themselves in need of a way to unwind and relax. Fortunately, tai chi movements may be the answer, as people are discovering at the University of Montana (UM).

"I think to consider tai chi an older person's activity is a bit of a stereotype," UM fitness program manager Sonja Tysk told the Montana Kaimin. "It's kind of like saying yoga is only for flexible people."

This energy healing meditation emphasizes slow, deliberate movements and conscious breathing. One student compared tai chi to salsa, rumba and African dancing.

Studies have connected the ancient regimen to health benefits for patients with a range of conditions, including heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, the news source said. The mind-body routine also supports optimal function of the joints, muscles and organs.

Students who are interested in these techniques but don't go to UM are in luck. Dahn Yoga studios all around the country teach tai chi as well! They would certainly be in good company. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2.3 million Americans were practicing tai chi as of 2007.

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