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		<title>Laddie Trains for Intermediate Level Chinese Yoga</title>
		<description><![CDATA[OCT 16 2009 Albany New York
With nearly 100 people from around the country in attendence, Jiang, Jian-ye (Grandmaster) introduced The intermediate level of Chinese Yoga with Healing Qi, during a Saturday Workshop held at his Albany, New York studio.  Starfarm&#8217;s Laddie Sacharko was in attendence, shown in photo.

An Intermediate Level class is planned for January [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2 New Tai Chi Classes Added at Mansfield Senior Center</title>
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November 7th, 2009 
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Due to overwhelming registrations, two new classes have been schedule to accommodate the demand for Tai Chi classes at the Mansfield senior center:
Wednesday mornings, immediately following the 9:15-10:15 AM, class, another one hour session is added, and will begin the week following the Veteran’s Day closing of the center.
Beginning [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/2-new-tai-chi-classes-added-at-mansfield-senior-center /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Older people with knee pain may get help from tai chi</title>
		<description><![CDATA[October 30, 2009 &#124;  6:00 am

Knee pain from osteoarthritis is a common and often chronic ailment for older people. But a new study finds that practicing tai chi exercises may not only reduce osteoarthritis pain, but improve function as well.

 Tai chi is a Chinese martial art with a mind-body connection that emphasizes flexibility, balance and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/older-people-with-knee-pain-may-get-help-from-tai-chi /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>The Effect of Tai Chi on Health Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Conditions: A Systematic Review</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tai Chi appears to have physiological and psychosocial benefits and also appears to be safe and effective in promoting balance control, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness in older patients with chronic conditions.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/the-effect-of-tai-chi-on-health-outcomes-in-patients-with-chronic-conditions-a-systematic-review-march-8-2004-wang-et-al-164-5-493 /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Tai chi effective therapy for balance, dizziness disorders, new study finds</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tai chi effective therapy for balance, dizziness disorders, new study findsby Cassie WierengaOct 06, 2009Tai chi, a slow-moving form of Chinese martial arts, may be an effective treatment option for patients suffering from dizziness and balance disorders, according to a study presented this week at the American Academy of Otolaryngology annual meeting in San Diego.“Patients [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/tai-chi-effective-therapy-for-balance-dizziness-disorders-new-study-finds /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Treating vertigo and dizziness with Tai Chi? &#8211; Wellness &#8211; TIME.com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[WellnessA healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit.Wellness Feed  Daily E-mail Updates  « PreviousCan air pollution cause appendicitis?Next »In Egypt, a move to outlaw the &#8220;artificial virginity hymen&#8221;Treating vertigo and dizziness with Tai Chi?Posted by Tiffany Sharples Monday, October 5, 2009 at 2:32 pmSubmit a Comment • Trackback 0 • Related Topics: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/treating-vertigo-and-dizziness-with-tai-chi-wellness-time-com /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Tai Chi Can Help You &#8212; chicagotribune.com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tai chi is often described as &#8220;meditation in motion,&#8221; but it might well be called &#8220;medication in motion.&#8221; There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren&apos;t in top shape [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/tai-chi-can-help-you-chicagotribune-com /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>The Health Benefits of Tai Chi &#8211; Harvard Health Publications</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Parkinson&apos;s disease. A 33-person pilot study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, published in Gait and Posture (October 2008), found that people with mild to moderately severe Parkinson&apos;s disease showed improved balance, walking ability, and overall well-being after 20 tai chi sessions.
via The Health Benefits of Tai Chi &#8211; Harvard Health Publications.
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		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/the-health-benefits-of-tai-chi-harvard-health-publications-2 /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>The Health Benefits of Tai Chi &#8211; Harvard Health Publications</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Breast cancer. Tai chi has shown potential for improving quality of life and functional capacity (the physical ability to carry out normal daily activities, such as work or exercise) in women suffering from breast cancer or the side effects of breast cancer treatment. For example, a 2008 study at the University of Rochester, published in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/the-health-benefits-of-tai-chi-harvard-health-publications /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Five Animals Frolics Qigong 2 DVD Set: Save $37.47 on this Qigong Classic Combo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[” Secret ? Movements Removed from this1800 Year Old Traditional Qigong!See Them, Learn Themand Save a Bunch of Money!”You Can Now Quickly And Easily Master an Ancient Classic Health Routine, Endorsed by the Chinese Government, after Massive Traditional Chinese Medicine, Modern Medicine, Psychology, Athletic Science and other related disciplines  Scientific and Medical Research ! [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/five-animals-frolics-qigong-2-dvd-set-save-37-47-on-this-qigong-classic-combo /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Tai Chi — shang lee . com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The main point is to learn these mistakes, SLOWLY.
When we normally set out a goal to learn something, there is always an expectation to learn it within a certain period, and to gain a certain level of proficiency. In the case of Tai Chi, you probably set out your goal as learning all the steps, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/tai-chi-%e2%80%94-shang-lee-com /2009/07/</link>
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		<title>Tai Chi and Parkinson&#8217;s Disease</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A search of the NIH website for articles,  studies, and or references to Tai Chi and Parkinson&#8217;s yielded 336 results.  This short list of article links shows why tai chi has a promise of relief for person&#8217;s with the disease symptoms.
My own limited experience with tai chi and parkinson&#8217;s is that those who gave an [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.starfarmtaiji.com/tai-chi-and-parkinsons-disease /2009/07/</link>
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