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Nitram

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4. I highly recommend tai chi.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Tue Nov 4, 2014, 02:04 PM

Nov 2014

Double blind studies prove a regular practice of tai chi improves balance in the elderly. Not to mention, reduces stress, increases flexibility, tones muscles, lowers blood pressure, improves respiratory and cardiovascular function -I know, I sound like a snake-oil salesman, so I'll step off the soap box. But try it, you'll like it!

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Steps to Avoid an Accident [View all] elleng Nov 2014 OP

Think I should give up inline skating? Downwinder Nov 2014 #1

Not if you do it well! elleng Nov 2014 #2

It is my therapy for MS balance loss. Downwinder Nov 2014 #3

Excellent! elleng Nov 2014 #5

Some of the same symptoms. Skating you don't have to pick Downwinder Nov 2014 #6

I highly recommend tai chi. Nitram Nov 2014 #4