The Chinese people have known for some 5,000 years about the life enhancing  and healing powers associated with the practices of  T'ai Chi and Qi Gong.   Doctors have reported some 70% of office visits are stress and anxiety related.   It is known that stress and worry depress the immune system.  T'ai Chi & Qi Gong can reduce stress and it's destructive effects on health.  T'ai Chi & Qi Gong have been shown to have even more specific health benefits and have caught the attention of health practitioners of every ilk.  Modern Western Medical Research is developing a huge body of scientific evidence which supports what  literally billions have believed, and practiced.  Some of the most significant research is linked below.

World T'ai Chi Day Research Resources
At this site you will find summaries and reference resources for  dozens of studies of T'ai Chi & Qi Gong used to help in the fight against a number of illnesses and disease.

T'ai Chi-a Study of  Frailty in the Elderly
A study commissioned by the National Institutes for Health to investigate ways to help reduce the number of falss and fall related injuries among the elderly showed a 47.5% reduction in falls and related injuries among those who regularly practiced T'ai Chi...many other interesting benefits reported.

Dealing with Stress

ChiLel Hospital
Through word of mouth, thousands of people from all over China are coming to the Center every month.  According to "Summary of Zhineng Qigong's Healing Effects on Chronic Diseases", published by the Center in 1991, data of 7,936  patients showed an overall effective healing rate of 94.96%. (15.20% cured; 37.68% very effective; 42.09% effective.) 180 diseases remedied

T'ai Chi and Arthritis
No-impact, load bearing movements and rotation of joints reduces the pain and limiting effects of osteoarthiris.