can vitamins and minerals help the heart problems broughtwith marfans syndrome?
Posted by admin on Nov 16, 2009
yesterday I had found out that have marfans syndrome and i had read that certain vitamins and minerals can bring about the constructions of connective tissues, which are not very well with people with marfan syndrome. So i was wondering could these vitamins and minerals help with the aorta and other hearth related problems because i am really scared at the moment because the heartscan showed that i have these problems. i would be gratefull if someone who knows about this condition answered and i would be seriously thankfull if you could answer my question. thanks alot 
Hi Josh,,,,
Nope there really are no cures for connective tissue disorders such as MArfans. It is scary at first but I am sure you will adjust and get back to leading a normal life. Have a look online and find a Marfan forum or website both of which are available and join up and learn more about your condition.
I have a connective tissue disorder too and recently had open heart surgery to replace part of my aorta and heart valve…it was very scary at first but I soon go over that fear and was confident it would be OK. I now live a very normal life.
There are drugs …a blood pressure one Losartan that has been shown to be beneficial to people like us…it may be something you will come across in your research of Marfans.
Most of all stop worrying…your condition has been found and can now be monitored to avoid a tragedy.
What are good foods or supplement to flush out cholesterol?
Posted by admin on Nov 16, 2009
Please not oatmeal…I hate the stuff! I don’t have high cholesterol, just looking for "prevention methods" as a friend of mine, only 42 just had a heart attack recently…Thanks!
Fiber will flush out fat, which is what cholesterol is derived from, out of the digestive tract.
Water fasting, any heart burn remedies?
Posted by admin on Nov 16, 2009
*Please don’t post negative comments about fasting, im aware of what i’m doing, thanks for caring though!*
This is my third day water fasting, so far so good, very mild hunger pains if any, but I have one problem, heartburn!
Drinking a tall glass of water calms it down a little bit, but does anybody have a remedy for heartburn while water fasting?
Thanks in advance, any advice will be much appreciated.
Please be aware that heart burn is not related to the heart. It is related to acid reflux from your stomach to your esophageus. In medically term this is GERD.
Conservative treatment for GERD is to loose weight, avoid tea, sleep with a few pillows, stop smoking and drinking.
Medical treatment will include some anti acid H2 blocker that inhibit acid production. Famotidine, Ranitidine will be good options. If that does not help try some proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole. They works better, but they are much more expensive.
What is the best way to advertise yoga retreats in Mexico?
Posted by admin on Nov 16, 2009
I am a yoga teacher living in a small coastal village south of Puerta Vallarata reached by boat. I have put together a unique kind of yoga retreat that includes being invited to the heart of this village life as a way to do yoga and have a real Mexico cultural experience at the same time. The retreat includes yoga, experiencing the local beauty of nature, a birding excursion, interacting with village children and local characters that make this spot unique. One of those is the village healer who uses local plants and herbs for healing treatments. Also exposure to the Huciol Indians through their spirit vision inspired art.
Experienceing true Mexican cuisine with a local family cooking for the group. This retreat can be offered with a minimum of 8 people at a very low rate including 7 nights in the village, 1 night in P.V., yoga, birding, boat ride to and from village, almost all meals, experiences with the village, swmimming, hiking, sunning for $985.
(not including flight).
Must be in Yalapa …
Create a quality web site (not a beginners one) and participate in the two Vallarta message boards below. Don’t be blatant with ads and put them in the proper areas.
What is the best cure for a broken heart?
Posted by admin on Nov 16, 2009
I’ve been a complete mess for the past week. I wish there was something that someone can prescribe me that would instantly make this pain disappear..
How do you get over a relationship that you believed was meant to last?
Been asking that question for a year, it’ll take a while but time heals, (and God can help), just please don’t dwell or blame yourself because it will lead you down a path you really don’t wanna take.
Fight Cancer With Vitamins And Over The Counter Products
Posted by admin on Nov 15, 2009
No word in the English language invokes such fear and dread as the word Cancer. When the control system that governs a cell’s reproduction is damaged Cancer may be the result. It is the job of the immune system to detect and then kill them.
A mutation of the cell is the first step in the development of a tumor cell and is usually a small change in the DNA, which leads to a genetic instability of the cell. During Mitosis (cell division) the cell mutation is passed on to the daughter cells. Cancer cells continue to multiply in an unregulated manner. A single cancer cell is invisible to the naked eye but can continue to divide until a tumor is formed. Cancer is, ultimately, a disease of genes.
Tumors develop when uncontrolled cell division occurs and then spreads by direct growth into adjacent tissue through invasion, or by implantation into distant sites by metastasis (where cancer cells are transported through the bloodstream or lymphatic system).
Among the distinguishing traits of tumors is a large number of dividing cells, variation in nuclear size and shape, variation in cell size and shape, loss of specialized cell features, loss of normal tissue organization, and a poorly defined tumor boundary.
Although advanced cancer may cause pain, it is often not the first symptom. A cancer may be suspected for a variety of reasons, but the definitive diagnosis of most malignancies must be confirmed by histological examination of the cancerous cells by a pathologist.
Because “cancer” refers to a class of diseases, it is unlikely that there will ever be a single “cure for cancer” any more than there will be a single treatment for all infectious diseases.
Benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body or invade other tissues, and they are rarely a threat to life unless they affect some other vital structures of the human body.
Cancer can be treated by surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, monoclonal antibody therapy or other methods. Although radiation damages both cancer cells and normal cells, most normal cells can recover from the effects of radiation and function properly. Studies have shown that high body temperatures can affect and often kill cancer cells. Perhaps taking aspirin to reduces the body temperatures at the first sign if an illness is not the wises course of action. More studies in this area are needed.
Based on epidemiological evidence, it is now thought that avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, being physically active, and maintaining recommended body weight may all contribute to reductions in risk of certain cancers. Most cancers are thought to be linked to known lifestyle factors.
We can greatly improve the effectiveness of our immune system to detect and then destroy these cancerous cells by taking the right nutrients. The correct nutrients can both reduce our chances of getting cancer and improve our chances of recovery if we have already contracted it.
Vitamin A – Vitamin C – Vitamin E
Selenium – Soy Isoflavones – Calcium
Flaxseed Oil – Green Tea Extract – M.S.M
Vitamin A is an important immune system stimulant. DR. Nauss reported a reduced T-cell immune response in patients with a Vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A deficiency may increase the risk of cancers of the lung, larynx, bladder, esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum and prostate. Vitamin A is stored in the liver and fat cells of the human body and can reach toxic levels. DO NOT take more than the recommended dosage of Vitamin A.
Vitamin C reduces the risk of cervical dysphasia, a precancerous condition. It is essential for defending the body against pollution and infection and enhances the immune system.
Vitamin E may have a role in reducing the risk of lung cancer, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health. It supplies oxygen to the heart and other muscles of the body and aids in the functioning of the immune system.
Areas with low Selenium in the soil and water have more deaths from cancers of the esophagus, stomach and rectum.
Selenium is a powerful antioxidant and inhibitor of cancer initiation and development.
Studies also suggest that Soy Isoflavones can help protect against cancer as well as heart disease.
In 1985 Dr. Shekelle and his co- workers reported a strong link between ample calcium intake and low risk of developing colon cancer.
Green tea extract contains natural antioxidant compounds know as polyphenols useful in fighting tumors as well as helping prevent and treat rheumatoid arthritis.
M.S.M is a natural supplement that is getting a lot of attention due to its role in tissue healing at the cellular level. It is a natural organic sulfur that comes from rain fall and is found naturally in the human body.
Always consult your doctor before using this information.
This Article is nutritional in nature and not to be construed as medical advice.
David Cowley
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/fight-cancer-with-vitamins-and-over-the-counter-products-126226.html
Getting Older Does not Mean Getting Slower
Posted by admin on Nov 15, 2009
Many benefits are available to those who reach the golden years of their life: wisdom, a relaxed style of life, a lifetime of memories and in some states, free bus passes. Of course, these advantages are balanced by the fact that as part of the aging(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Aging.html) process, parts of the body may stop functioning as they once used to. A sobering thought, but you can take solace in the knowledge that people are leading a fuller life than ever before. This has been achieved, in part, through the advances in our knowledge of nutrition and the aging process.
Nutrition is a Bigger Concern in the Elderly
Good nutrition is general knowledge today but it may be increasingly difficult for people to absorb all the nutrients they require as they get older. Supplementing certain vitamins in the form of an anti aging supplement becomes a necessity. Loss of appetite can also exacerbate this deficiency, and may be caused by lowered physical activity and the side effects of medication. The figures show a grim reality – nearly 50% of Americans aged 65 and over are on more than three prescription drugs. Also, over time, the gastro-intestinal tract, kidneys and liver are less efficient and can not process the nutrients that the body normally gains through eating.
Easy Steps to Prevent Early Aging
Most of the ailments that we associate with aging are all preventable to a certain degree without recourse to fantasy. A calculated course of nutritional supplementation can help people look younger, live longer, and most importantly, live better.
The anti aging supplement outlined below was created in conjunction with both medical and nutritional consultants. It is focused on controlling free radical damage with a combination of antioxidants and overall nutritional support. Some traditional and modern constituents have been included for their protective and enhancing properties.
Vitamin B Complex – very important constituent of this anti-aging supplement, it is vital for the brain and can help against Alzheimer’s. Important in energy use and creation.
Spirulina – natural source for vital nutrients, also good for progressive mental diseases.
Green Tea – a important player in an anti aging supplement, it is a potent antioxidant, detoxifier, and research is ongoing into its benefits against a variety of cancers
Flaxseed – required for healthy cell function and replication and a great source of omega 3 oils which help in heart disease(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Heart-Disease.html) and may assist aging skin
Garlic – benefits the immune and cardiovascular system, regular prescription against hardening of the arteries.
Siberian Ginseng – helps the body adapt to mental and physical stress(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Stress.html), supports the immune functions.
Ginkgo Biloba – antioxidant properties and is used for circulation and memory problems.
Cordyceps – shown to be effective against fatigue and premature aging. Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Ester C, and Vitamin E are powerful antioxidants and they work synergistically in this anti aging supplement to protect cell membrane from free radical damage.
CoQ10 – strong antioxidant and can also aid cardiovascular function, protecting against heart disease and heart attacks.
Reishi Mushroom Extract – boosts the immune function, can help the body absorb other nutrients.
Ashwagandha – Indian ginseng, a potent tonic for the body.
Asian Ginseng – anti-aging traditional medicine, considered to have anti-cancer(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Cancer.html) effects.
Ginger – digestive aid and it is also beneficial for blood clots and anti-inflammation.
Milk Thistle Extract – promotes liver health.
The ingredients in this anti aging supplement, alongside a fitness regimen and moderation in alcohol and quitting smoking can help you achieve huge benefits and contribute to healthy aging. It is worth noting that you should check with your physician first before undergoing any fitness, nutrition or lifestyle change. You should also check to find out if any of the ingredients interact with your prescription drugs so tell your doctor and pharmacist what you are taking. Unfortunately, there is not a high level of understanding in the medical or pharmaceutical world into herbs and nutraceuticals although some research has been conducted into vitamins and the popular herbs.
A dietician may have better knowledge than your doctor but there are also a number of sources of information concerning prescription drug-dietary supplement interactions on the internet and a free drugs/vitamins interaction checker is available at Mitamins(http://www.mitamins.com).
The Merck Manual is a comprehensive resource of up to date medical information and has some good primers on interactions as well as in depth analysis.
The National Institute of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements has a number of good fact sheets on different supplements.
Mitamins Team
http://www.articlesbase.com/supplements-and-vitamins-articles/getting-older-does-not-mean-getting-slower-92607.html
Natural Home Remedies for Obesity
Posted by admin on Nov 15, 2009
Causes and Symptoms:Obesity or corpulence is a condition of the body characterized by over-accumulation of fat under the skin and around certain of the internal organs. While the state of health differs from person to person, other things being equal, the father a person is, the slower he will be. In some cases fat persons are slow of wit. Doctors and actuaries have calculated the weight that a person of a particular height should have and anybody having a weight much above the average is likely to be unhealthy and would have a lower life expectancy. Insurance companies hesitate, and in some cases refuse, to insure the lives of people who are too fat. It has been proved from experience that the obese have a grater chance of dying early than those of average weight. Recorded cases exist where extremely overweight people did not live beyond their thirties, some of them passing away even before they entered middle age.
Corpulence is ascribed to many causes. It may be due to the disturbances of some of the endocrine glands, like the thyroid, pituitary and sex glands. In some families obesity is transmitted from one generation to the other, but in most cases it is the direct result of a life of ease and over-eating. A luxurious inactive or sedentary life is a well-recognized predisposing cause. The more immediate cause is over feeding and excess of liquor. The indulgence is food beyond what is required to repair the daily waste goes towards the increase of fat. Those addicted to liquor are particularly affected if they eat a normal diet since what is not generally realized is that alcohol meets the immediate energy needs of the body and the food that is eaten is deposited in the form of fat. Particularly guilty in this respect is to intake of fatty, sugary and starchy foods. Alcoholic liquors, particularly beer, contain sugar and contribute to the deposition of fat on the body.
Women are more prone to obesity, particularly after childbirth. In our country, this is especially true because the new mother is fed on fatty and starchy foods under the impression that the blood loss attendant on delivery must be made up by extra rich diet.
Health cannot be long maintained under excessive obesity, for the increase in the bulk of the body, rendering exercise more difficult, leads to tension and defective nutrition of the muscle, while the accumulations of fat in the chest hinders the functions of the various organs of the body. The mental activity of the corpulent tends to be impaired, although there have been exceptions to this rule.
The obese succumb much more readily to serious diseases like diabetes, gallstone, arterial disease, high blood pressure and varicose veins. Life insurance statistics how show that an increase of 25 pounds above standard weight reduce the life expectancy of a man of 45 by 25 per cent.
Nature gave men a balanced body, but way wrong food habits some of us tend make cartoons of ourselves. There being a weight-energy ratio, the more obese a person is, the more energy his body consumes merely to maintain itself and the sum of energy left for other activities is proportionately reduced. You would notice that those who live by manual labour seldom suffer from corpulence: it is the leisured class, with nothing much to do but too much to eat who become fat.
Corpulence is like constipation; just as waste accumulates in the gut, matter, which should have been thrown out of the body, tends to gather in the form of fat on the various organs. Skin being stretchable, fat accumulates in layers upon layers under the epidermis.
Treatment:One would agree that not to become fat is better than reducing when you have attained a certain degree of corpulence. One would not have become obese if he had attended to his food habits and had taken exercise. The battle against obesity has, therefore, to be fought with courage and fortitude. Weight could be reduced by fasting in a limited time but that is not advisable. Sudden and total fasting may help the poison accumulated in the body to attack it. Fasting has to be gradual and controlled. The best course is to make fruits and boiled vegetables the main stay of your diet. A diet of fruits and vegetables will give you the vitamins and mineral salts for the sustenance of life, but would tend to reduce the amount of fat that has already been accumulating. The other method of reducing the fat is accumulating. The other method of reducing the fat is vigorous exercise. Foods tending towards acidity like meat, fish eggs, refined flour, lentils, fats polished rice should be totally banned in the case of obesity. Whatever the patient eats should be bland, because seasoning and condiments tend to make the food more palatable increasing the danger of overeating. The fruits recommended are oranges, pineapples, raspberry, tomatoes, apples, pears papaya, muskmelon and melon, in that order. The vegetables should be greens of all type, cucumber gourds, etc. tuberous edibles should be avoided. Only carrot may be taken with advantage.
After a fortnight of the diet prescribed above, the patient can be allowed to take whole meal, bread, a pat of butter and milk. The first thing in the morning that the corpulent should take is a glass of water to which a lime has been added. Salads should be permitted provided that salad oil or eggs have not been added. The best reducing agent in the present author’s experience has been the juice of cucumber, gourd and tomatoes to which a lime and a spoonful of honey has been added. It between meals, snacks should consist of cucumber and tomatoes in any quantity.
If the above regimen is adopted the weight will start going down, but the patient should not lose heart if the progress is slow in the beginning. A speedy reduction of weight is possible by vigorous exercise coupled with inadequate diet, but that might prove harmful to the general health of the patient. The best exercise I would recommend is skipping the rope, and other exercise which strains the muscles can be undertaken with advantage.
A hipbath for 15 to 20 minutes in the morning and evening along with the diet and the exercise recommended would speed up the process of losing fat. Mudpacks can also help, as can sunbathing for long enough to produce a sweat. Stem baths for the purposes of reducing corpulence are not recommended by any knowledge naturopath since the benefit is not permanent and too much of exposure to steam is likely to harm the nerve ends under your skin.
The best season to start slimming in India and other tropical conditions is the summer when a large variety of stress help in the reduction of fat in the body. The appetite is reduced because heat makes you thirsty all the time. You take a little bit of food and are eager to slake your thirst. And then it is during summers that the body has a natural tendency to shed fat.
Some slimming exercises are recommended below: it would be. Sit up with a jerk. Stand on your knees touch other. Now tense your muscles and move your neck as back as you can and resume the former position. Sit on the stool again and repeat the process as many times as you can. Continue it till you feel tired. Do it 50 to 100 times if you want real benefit. Relax your body after each time that you get up and move your neck and shoulders back. Sit with your buttocks on the edge of low-slung stool. Extend your legs as far they will go and keep your hands on the rear end of the stool for support. Then stand up with a jerk, inhaling deeply in the process. And then resume your position.
Try taking your shoulders back with a jerk as you sit down. That will strengthen your spinal column.
Try skipping a rope for as long as you can. It helps in keeping the fat down. Remember that the boxes do it every day to increases their stamina.
Read more information regarding Natural Home Remedies for Obesity and Natural Home Remedies
Dr John Anne
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Himalayan Tibetan Goji Juice, The Best Kept Anti-aging Secret Of Our Time
Posted by admin on Nov 15, 2009
Tibetan Goji Juice is finally gaining in popularity and it is about time. Thanks to the clinical trials being done in China, Japan, Mongolia and Switzerland, we are getting the much needed information (that the ancients knew) on this wonderful berry.
The most famous story in regards to Goji Juice (also known as Lycium Barbarum) and its benefits, come from China where according to their records, Li Chung Yun, a renowned Chinese scholar and herbalist, was born in 1677. According to the London Times, May 8th 1933, reported that professor Yun had died at the age of 256.
We may never have known about this remarkable man except for the fact that he became a professor to teach people about herbs and longevity. Those who were close to him stated that he looked like he was about fifty years old when he died (with all his teeth, no gray or white hair and a healthy ruddy complexion).
Professor Yun apparently ate on a daily basis, Lycium soup and herbs. He was reported to be a vegetarian and ate very little meat in his life time.
It is possible that there have been many more individuals that have lived exceptionally long lives but due to the isolated areas they lived, we may never really know.
With modern technology we can now analyze the make up and components and health benefits of goji berries (also known as wolfberries).
Here are some facts about this marvelous fruit:
- They contain 19 amino acids including the 8 essential amino acids.
- They have 21 trace minerals including zinc, calcium, germanium, selenium and phosphorus
- B vitamins
- Has more Beta-carotene than carrots (which converts to vitamin A) and has a complete spectrum of antioxidants.
- Has vitamin E which is almost unheard of in fruits
- Has 500 times more Vitamin C by weight than oranges
- It contains the anti-inflammatory agent beta-sitosterol which lowers cholesterol and takes care of sexual health
- They have essential fatty acids such as omega 6 and linoleic acid that regulate hormones
- Has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
Tibetan Goji Juice has been traditionally used to alleviate the following conditions:
-To strengthen the heart and alleviate heart palpitations
-fights insomnia and forgetfulness
- contains polysaccharides which control the pituitary glands that produce HGH (human growth hormone) which is a powerful anti-aging hormone
- Can be used by pregnant women to alleviate morning sickness.
- Has in clinical trials shown a partial reversal in sexual dysfunction in seniors
- Used to boost the function of the immune system
- Has some anti-cancer properties and has been successfully used to treat hepatitis-B
- Has been used successfully for weight loss
- Helps the body detox, cleans the blood and build the immune system.
There is a story passed down over the ages of the Tang Dynasty 800 AD, where a well was dug near a wall that had the wolfberry vines growing over it. Over time the berries falling in the well water was being consumed by Buddhist Monks and passing pilgrims. It was noted that the monks living well into their 80s, still had a youthfulness about them. They had all their hair, (no graying) and all their teeth intact. Word spread about the monks and wonderful berries and vines were being cut down and replanted in other regions so others may enjoy the health benefits.
Himalayan goji berries and Chinese goji berries are equally effective when it comes to health but there is a difference in taste. The Chinese berries are smaller and a little bitter tasting. The Himalayan berries are larger, plumper and sweeter tasting.
Either way, this marvelous little fruit with its health and anti-aging benefits, along with exercise, more of a vegetarian diet including fresh herbs, lots of water and fresh air, might very well be your fountain of youth!
Willie Jones
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/himalayan-tibetan-goji-juice-the-best-kept-antiaging-secret-of-our-time-106564.html
T’ai Chi in the Information Age – Ancient Cure for Modern Problems
Posted by admin on Nov 15, 2009
According to a twenty-year study by Kaiser Permanente, between seventy
and eighty-five percent of illness is caused by stress, meaning that in
the U.S. alone stress is costing us about one-trillion dollars per year
in healthcare costs. Since most absenteeism is due to stress, US
business is losing upwards of $300 billion per year.
On a more personal level, it is disturbing to realize that aging is
accelerated by stress, and stress is a growing issue with all of us.
Studies show that change is stressful, even “good” change. So as we
computer jockeys settle into the saddle of a new age of rapidly
changing information, we need an edge that can help us stay healthy,
sane, “younger” and more vibrant, even as we are often at the very
center of the hurricane of modern change, such as keeping up with new
hardware and software.
Ironically an ancient mind/body tool provides the perfect balm for our
generation’s modern problems — it is called “Tai Chi” (pronounced
tie-chee). T’ai Chi is a gentle series of relaxing motions that cleanse
the body’s tissue of accumulated stress and, by doing so, boosts all
aspects of our health systems. According to emerging research
boosting the immune system’s strength dramatically, while reducing the
incidence of depression, anxiety, and even reducing chronic pain
conditions, are just a few of T’ai Chi’s myriad benefits.
What makes ancient T’ai Chi the perfect modern balm is that it doesn’t
require special facilities or clothing, and doesn’t even make you break
a sweat, meaning you can do it in office attire in an empty boardroom
just by kicking off your heels. Yet, it provides the same
euphoria of a long run, the cardiovascular benefit of moderate impact
aerobics, and burns nearly as many calories as downhill skiing.
Our time is filled with paradox. A problem in this modern age stems
from the great promise of the information age — a tidal wave of data
being created by and offered to our “left brain”; that part of our
minds that is analytical, calculating, and categorizing the world. Of
course, this is a powerful and important part of who we are. This is
the part of the mind that gets things done, pays the rent, builds the
houses, and makes the cars. Our “right brain,”
however, is getting left behind in our rapidly changing techno-world,
and this imbalance of thought processes is at the heart of modern
stress.
Our right brain is the feeling, smelling, sensing . . .
enjoying part of the mind. This is the part of the mind that smells the
flowers, not to analyze the smell, but to be filled with its beauty –
and this is the part that has been left behind in the digital world.
When we go to the cyber mall, for example, our right brain doesn’t get
to play. The cyber mall is a wonderful thing that saves us time, money,
and gas for our cars (and thereby saves the environment), but there are
no Auntie Anne’s Pretzels to smell in cyberspace, or warm sunlight
streaming in through the big skylights.
So what do we do? We get the best of both worlds. T’ai Chi is a series
of exercises to balance the mind. T’ai Chi teaches us to experience
life for sheer pleasure, thereby creating balance in our busy “get
things done yesterday”
world. If you learn T’ai Chi and practice in the morning before you sit
down at your computer, your right brain (the sensing and enjoying
brain) will be turned on more. You will feel the texture of your
computer keys. You will remember to take the time to get a nice cup of
green tea or herbal cinnamon spice tea, and you’ll interrupt your
staccato keyboard occasionally to smell the tea’s rich aroma, feel the
warmth in your hands, and breathe the breath of life deeply into your
lungs.
Although you are at the cutting edge of the information age revolution,
you are also in the garden of life. This will give you an edge in the
long run. Why? Because chronic stress diminishes our cognitive skills
and therefore, our creativity.
Einstein said, “Creativity is more important than knowledge.” Even if
we have the world’s knowledge at our fingertips, if we are too stressed
out to use the knowledge “creatively,” we are much less effective.
Plus, we’re not as much fun!
The bottom line is T’ai Chi is a set of exercises to practice enjoying
life. It’s not enough just to say, “I’m going to enjoy life more.” We
actually have to practice mind/body tools that can positively affect
our brain wave activity, in an integrative way, as T’ai Chi is proven
to do.
T’ai Chi is an extremely sophisticated mind/body science that evolved
over millennia, and is now being made available to all of us after
centuries of being closely guarded secrets in China. Even though the
practices are ancient, they are in many ways just as cutting edge as
the multi-gigabyte computer.
Don’t just be “cutting edge” with your left-brain. Go all the way and
stretch the envelope with your right brain, too, by weaving T’ai Chi
into your life. You will be forever glad you did, as you discover
balance and calm in the eye of the modern world’s ever accelerating
storm of changes rushing at us.
Bill Douglas
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/tai-chi-in-the-information-age-ancient-cure-for-modern-problems-3046.html