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Tai Chi Therapy
Tai Chi therapy has recently been considered as an alternative method for lowering the blood pressure levels. This discovery has big implications for patients who are suffering from chronic hypertension. Knowing this makes it possible for such people to avoid negative effects of continuous intake of prescribed anti-hypertension drugs. Let's take a closer look at some issues surrounding such therapy with regard to blood pressure monitoring.
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The potential of Tai Chi therapy to lower the high blood pressure is growing, as we are continuing to live in high stress conditions. When we experience stress, our body elicits a certain response to the stressful situation. The prolonged periods of stress lead to chronic blood pressure fluctuations and create physical changes in your body organs. All of these in their turn intensify hypertensive conditions. When we are stressed, our pituitary gland releases a hormone called ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) which is triggering other glands, including adrenal glands, to produce enormous amounts of adrenaline.
Meditation, including Tai Chi therapy, leads to a relaxation response. This can result in loosening the walls of the arteries that carrying the blood to the brain. This way the blood supply to the brain is increasing. Apart from reducing the high blood pressure, repetitive activities (i.e., Tai Chi, Yoga, and others) can positively affect metabolic rate, heart and breathing rate, and other life supporting processes. People practicing Tai Chi have documented less frequent headaches, diarrhea, and are less prone to anger, anxiety, and frustration. It boosts their energy level and adds to their daily activities.
It is apparent that Tai Chi has certain effects on regulating the high blood pressure, in addition to strengthening the immune system and reinforcing the respiratory system. However, it does not work the same for everyone. Although Tai Chi studies do show that Tai Chi indeed helps lower high blood pressure, it is true that it does not reduce it in every person. On the other hand, the same applies for the prescribed medications that do not affect each patient in exactly the same way. The questions arises: ' Why are the effects of Tai Chi not looked into deeper, and why do the doctors not proscribe Tai Chi, even when we know that it can lower the blood pressure for those people who are doing well with it?" It is an important question to ponder over, and raise awareness about. As Tai Chi therapy becomes more and more known, its potential becomes more and more apparent. Therefore, there is little excuse for medical universities and future health specialists not to apply Tai Chi knowledge to benefit their patients.
It is undeniable that practicing Tai Chi can be a great way to lower and normalize your blood pressure. Therefore, we once again encourage you to consider the benefits of this technique for yourself. A whole new world of health and radiance will open up for you if you are open to taking on the Tai Chi therapy.
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