Tai chi improves pain in arthritis sufferers

News, Physical

The results of a new analysis have provided good evidence to suggest that Tai Chi is beneficial for arthritis. Specifically, it was shown to decrease pain with trends towards improving overall physical health, level of tension and satisfaction with health status....

Exercise more, not less, to ease aching back

Physical

People with lower back pain are better off exercising more, not less, according to a University of Alberta study. The study followed 240 men and women with chronic lower-back pain and showed that those who exercised four days a week had a better quality of life, 28%...

Zen meditation alleviates pain

Featured, News, Spiritual

Zen meditation – a centuries-old practice that can provide mental, physical and emotional balance – may reduce pain according to Université de Montréal researchers. A new study reports that Zen meditators have lower pain sensitivity both in and out of a meditative...