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A Comprehensive Review of Health Benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi

By Roger Jahnke, Linda Larkey, Carol Rogers, Jennifer Etnier, Fang Lin — 2010

Research examining psychological and physiological benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi is growing rapidly. The many practices described as Qigong or Tai Chi have similar theoretical roots, proposed mechanisms of action and expected benefits.

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