Has anyone else used Tai Chi and/or meditation to control their symptoms ?

[Helshubby]

I've been practicing Tai Chi now for 18months along with meditation (last 6months) and it appears to help me control my movements and stop my tremor. It also makes me calmer and less affected by stress .

Are there any others out there who practice Tai Chi regularly ?

[Med-Lawyer]

I doubt there is anything with greater efficacy than regular meditation for PD symptoms, research has shown that during deep meditation the cells rejuvenate at an exponential rate even compared to our sleeping state. MD Anderson one of the most renown Cancer Centers has expended great resources in bringing rishi's and other experienced meditators from India for a full array of test, what occurred defies classical physics and is intriguing, however the results have been used to help the human condition with respect to healing.

Tai Chi is absolutely wonderful with great benefits to the pathology as is Yoga. Equally important is eating nutritious unprocessed foods, if possible organic fruits and vegetables. There is yet another activity that is so beneficial and that is walking, we get blood to the peripherals, also we move the lymphatic system in way that facilitates detoxification.

Instead of relying on third parties such as an MDS Neurologist we must become responsible for our own health. Research is a great benefit and when we come across something opposed to what our doctor tells us we should follow what resonates. Remember that medicine is changing very quickly in this country, with the advent of a new modality for treatment and 23 of our best medicals schools teaching what is diametrically opposed to the "Diagnostic Approach" including Yale University School of Medicine, so it only makes sense that we become privy to this information.

Whatever side you lean toward the important thing is to have faith, what we believe is far more important than all the information derived from our physicians. There is a great deal of information about the science of healing and recovery that has not been part of mainstream medicine. I think all doctors truly want to do their best and they do offer us a invaluable service, ultimately though it is ourselves who must find a path toward healing and recovery. God's Peace Bobby

[MagicMax]

I tried Tai Chi for two years. It helped gain better balance. Over-all, walking was less expensive and much more beneficial. Find a partner and walk at least two miles five days a week. In two weeks you should see major improvement. Yoga was more help than Tai Chi, but walking still provided the best help.

[Helshubby in reply to MagicMax]

Thanks, I'll try walking (live 30mins from the Lake Districtt)although i already run at least every other day

[Parkinson_Schmarkinson]

I have practiced Qi Gong for about six months now. It is related to Tai Chi. I also practice yoga and perform other exercises, so I can't separate out one from the other. But in the aggregate they help me a lot. The proof is how messed up I get when I can't exercise.

I use meditative techniques too. That helps me with my non-physical symptoms.

[Helshubby in reply to Parkinson_Schmarkinson]

I've just had a month off from Tai Chi and am a mess - started back a few days ago and feel better already.Also do Qi Gong exercises help with general wellbeing.As long as it helps i'll keep doing it !!

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I have several videos I walk to (3 miles in 45 minutes) that use all the muscles in the body. I also have an Xbox Connect. I enjoy this because there are sooo many options for exercise, I can see how well I’m matching the instructor and my improvements. I use Tai Chi for my cool down (noticed an improvement in my balance). Also, my neighbor comes over 2-3 times a week to walk to my videos with me.

My neighbor recently had surgery, so I was on my own during the holidays…didn’t do very well. I am back on track, as of this week.

[Helshubby in reply to Hidden]

I'm a keen runner but decided to have a rest - wish i hadn't ! Also, had a break from tai chi for a month.Back at it this week - have entered Edinburgh Marathon in May so i have a deffinite target (am aiming for 20 marathons - i've done 11 since 2001) I've alsoo found tai chi improves my mood - calmer

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After reading soo much encouragement about exercise (which I already knew, but need to be reminded) I am even more determined to not take any breaks! Thanks to all of you!