Doctors and therapists around the world have used T'ai Chi to treat many illnesses and injuries. Therapeutic T'ai Chi (TTC) is a gentle exercise that is done slowly, softly and fluidly. Following is a brief list of illnesses based on testimonies from physicians and therapists.
** Be sure to consult with your physician before beginning any therapeutic exercise program. All therapeutic exercise programs should be cleared with your doctor and conducted by someone trained in the program. Therapeutic T'ai Chi should be done in concert with other healing programs your doctor recommends for you.
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Arteriosclerosis
Coronary Heart Disease
Valvular Disease
Congenital Heart Disease
Arrhythmia
Functional Heart Disease
Pulmonary Emphysema
Bronchitis
Bronchial Asthma
Silicosis
Joint Strains & Sprains
Arthritis
Shoulder Pariarthritis
Shoulder Pain
Neck Pain
Headache
Torticollis
Lower Back Pain
Thrombosis
Buerger's Disease
Purpura
Common Cold
Flu
Fatigue
Balance Problems
Motion Sickness
Ulcers (Stomach and Intestine)
Bedsores
Gall Bladder Disease
Colitis
Constipation
Gastroptosis
Acute Abdominal Pain
Indigestion
Hemorrhoids
Rectal Prolapse
Diabetes
Sciatica
Lumbar Disk Problems
Spinal Curvature
Lordosis
Spinal Deterioration
Brain Concussion
Bruises
Torn Muscles
Foot Strain
Leg Strain
Paralysis
Urinary infection
Cystitis
Prostatitis
Vesiculitis
Varicocele
Urinary incontinence
Menstrual Problems
Pregnancy
(Though pregnancy is not an illness or injury, Therapeutic T'ai Chi has been used to help women have an easier pregnancy, birth and post-birth recovery.)
Nervousness
Depression
Anger
Anxiety
Insomnia
Attention Deficit Disorder
"Those who set out to learn the exercise, do not misjudge the value of The Chinese Five Word Song."
Verses 133-134 of The Chinese Five Word Song
"The Chinese Five Word Song" was written by Master Li Tung Fung during the early part of China's Sung Dynasty. Master Li learned Hwa-Yu T'ai Chi Ch'uan (Liu Ho Pa Fa Ch'uan Fa) from Master Chen Hsi-I, creator of the martial art and health exercise. Master Li Tung Fung took refuge in the mountain of Yun, southeast from the Lok district. While living on Yun, he authored the famous Chinese Five Word Song, which serves today as the only extant treatise explaining the principles of the original Liu Ho Pa Fa.
Hwa-Yu T'ai Chi Ch'uan was a closed-door martial art for almost 1,000 years. Master John Chung Li opened the door to hundreds of students in China, the United States and Europe. Master Li translated The Chinese Five Word Song and added his commentary to each of the 134 verses to help students understand the truth within Internal Martial Arts. We are privileged to now offer the insights to this phenomenal martial art and healthcare science through the publication of The Chinese Five Word Song.
You can purchase "The Chinese Five Word Song" from top online book sellers (Barnes and Noble, Borders Books, Amazon.com and Books A Million).
Contact Mark McGee by e-mail if you would like to receive a signed copy of the book.
If you are interested in learning more about Therapeutic T'ai Chi, write the Hwa-Yu T'ai Chi Healthcare Society at webmaster@gmaf.org or P.O. Box 360383, Tampa, Florida, 33673-0383.
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