Diabetics useful to engage the Chinese gymnastics
March 15, 2010 – 11:00 pm
Researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia (The University of Queensland, Australia) argue that in the fight against type 2 diabetes to help an old Chinese gymnastics tai-chi. Experts are assured: regular classes lower blood pressure, gets rid of excess weight, and normalize blood sugar levels. Moreover, the performance of Tai Chi exercises relieve symptoms of depression.
Head of research group, Dr. Liu Xin (Dr. Liu Xin), said: “Tai Chi program developed especially for those people who already suffer from type 2 diabetes, as well as for those who are at risk for this disease. Movement of Tai Chi helps improve the functioning of the pancreas, which is actively involved in digestion and normalize blood sugar levels “.
As a specially designed program of Tai Chi was attended by volunteers, which suffered from diabetes or are at risk of the disease, informs Zdravoe. Participants attend classes 3 times a week for 3 months. The duration of each session was 90 minutes. Experts also advised the subjects to perform exercises at home, but it does not make adjustments in your daily diet. As a result, thanks to Tai Chi, participants managed to get rid of 10 extra pounds!
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