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Tai chi reduces blood pressure |
| Posted by Paula Hutchinson (paulahutchinson) on Thu Nov 27, 2008 at 10:46 AM |
A systematic review of the literature on the effect of tai chi exercise on blood pressure (BP) suggests that it may reduce BP and serve as a practical, non-pharmacological adjunct to conventional hypertension management. Of the 26 studies that met the inclusion criteria, 22 (85%) reported reductions in BP with tai chi (3-32 mm Hg systolic and 2-18 mm Hg diastolic BP reductions). (The effect of tai chi exercise on blood pressure: a systematic review. Prey Cardiol. 2008 Spring;11(2):82-9).
