Finding Your Place on the Mat - References
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References
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Changes in heart rate, noradrenaline, cortisol and mood during Tai Chi. Jin, P., Journal of Psychosomatic Research 1989;33(2):197-206.
Do stress reactions cause abdominal obesity and comorbidities? Bjorntorp, P., Obesity Review 2001 May;2(2):73–86.
Effect of meditation on respiratory system, cardiovascular system and lipid profile. Vyas, R., Dikshit, N., Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2002 Oct;46(4):487–91.
Effects of qigong on blood pressure, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and other lipid levels in essential hypertension patients. Lee, M. S., Lee, M. S., Kim, H. J., Choi, E. S., International Journal of Neuroscience 2004 Jul;114(7):777-86.
Effect of rosary prayer and yoga mantras on autonomic cardiovascular rhythms: comparative study. Bernardi, L., Sleight, P., Bandinelli, G., Cencetti, S., Fattorini, L., Wdowczyc-Szulc, J., Lagi, A., British Medical Journal 2001 Dec 22–29;323(7327):1446–9.
Effects of tai chi exercise on pain, balance, muscle strength, and perceived difficulties in physical functioning in older women with osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial. Song, R., Lee, E. O., Lam, P. l., Bae, S. C., Journal of Rheumatology, 2003;30(9):2039-44.
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Health benefits of Tai Chi exercise: improved balance and blood pressure in middle-aged women. Thornton, E. W., Sykes, K. S., Tang, W. K., Health Promotion International 2004 Mar;19(1):33–8.
Relative exercise intensity of Tai Chi Chuan is similar in different ages and gender. Lan, C., Chen, S. Y., Lai, J. S., American Journal of Chinese Medicine 2004;32(1):151–60.
Tai chi and self-rated quality of sleep and daytime sleepiness in older adults: a randomized controlled trial. Li, F., Fisher, K. J., Harmer, P., Irbe, D., Tearse, R. G., Weimer, C., Journal of the American Geriatric Society 2004 Jun;52(6):892–900.
The aerobic capacity and ventilatory efficiency during exercise in Qigong and Tai Chi Chuan practitioners. Lan, C., Chou, S. W., Chen, S. Y., Lai, J. S., Wong, M. K., American Journal of Chinese Medicine 2004;32(1):141–50.
