From Dr. Paul Lam’s Newsletter:

“The New York Times on March 10, 2011 reported that the American Geriatrics Society and the British Geriatrics Society have updated their guidelines for preventing falls in older people. There were two notable changes and one was recommending tai chi, the meditative, slow-motion Chinese exercise, as an effective way to prevent falls. As more studies show tai chi’s health giving effect, the usefulness of tai chi in most, if not all chronic diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease becomes widely accepted. It has turned into an important healthcare strategy around the world. While there are many resources on tai chi, there are hardly any which focus on the teaching of tai chi. Teaching tai chi effectively and safely is vital.”