Enhancing Cancer Treatment With Yoga And Tai Chi
A blog by clinical psychologist Joseph Nowinski appearing in the “Huffington Post” describes how both Tai Chi and Yoga can be looked at as alternative and complementary treatments or ACTs. While the writer doesn’t believe that complementary treatments should be used in lieu of medical treatments, he states that “I think there is good reason to consider and include many complementary treatments in a holistic approach to treatment. Moreover, many ACTs may be beneficial to caregivers as well as the loved ones they care for.”The article goes on to cite a study conducted at the Oregon Research Institute which found that “Tai Chi participants were twice as likely as nonparticipants to be able to perform moderate physical activities…These same researchers found that Tai Chi participants had improved sleep, both in terms of quantity and quality.”