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As with other CAM approaches, there are aspects of tai chi on which
not everyone agrees. For example:
- Since little is known scientifically about tai chi, accepting its
teachings is a matter of belief or faith rather than evidence-based
science.
- In addition to more traditional styles, some offshoots and blends
of tai chi styles have also evolved. There are differences of opinion
over which styles represent the "truest" tai chi.
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Recent National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine-supported studies have been investigating:
- Tai chi for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer, to see
if
it helps them cope better, have less stress, and have an improved
immune system and quality of life.
- Tai chi compared with a cardiovascular exercise fitness program
in
terms of improving physical fitness and endurance, reducing stress, and
improving well-being in adult survivors of cancer.
- The effects of tai chi on physical and quality-of-life factors
for patients who have chronic stable heart failure.
- Tai chi for physical symptoms and psychological factors related
to having osteoarthritis of the knee.
- The effects of tai chi on rheumatoid arthritis, including on
patients' physical function and immunity.
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