STUDY SHOWS TAI CHI MORE EFFECTIVE IN LOWERING BLOOD PRESSURE

AARP, Harvard, the New York Times and countless others—including medical journals—have all published reports on the proven benefits of Tai Chi. From better balance, to the reduction of fall incidence by 43%; Tai Chi is rising to the top as the "go to" exercise for better health, self-care maintenance and prevention. The latest report from National Public Radio (NPR) states that Tai Chi is better at lowering blood pressure than aerobic exercise.

The report reveals that scientists collected and compared data from those with pre-hypertension that practiced Tai Chi four times a week for a year and those with pre-hypertension that participated in heart rate-raising exercises like brisk walks. The experiment's final report revealed that Tai Chi was more effective at lowering blood pressure and stress levels. Tai Chi’s unique ability to tap into the often embedded relaxation responses of the nervous system (the parasympathetic system) is an advantageous benefit that aerobic exercise doesn't produce.

Brisk walking and other heart rate-raising and blood-pumping activities are a great way to take on hypertension, but for those that can’t, or want an alternative or additional ways to heal their heart and keep it healthy, Tai Chi is a good solution. So, if you’re practicing Tai Chi, keep going! If you’re looking for something new, try Tai Chi! Controlling your blood pressure and stress levels are only a few calm, relaxing movements away.