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How effective is Tai Chi in enhancing physical functioning for diabetics?

In 2013, a study conducted by Xin Liu, Yvette D. Miller, Nicola W. Burton, Jiun-Horng Chang, and Wendy J. Brown has unveiled promising results regarding the impact of Tai Chi on health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) in individuals with elevated blood glucose or diabetes who are not on medication for glucose control. The primary objective of the research was to evaluate the effectiveness of a … Continue reading How effective is Tai Chi in enhancing physical functioning for diabetics?

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How does sun-style Tai Chi impact motivation for health behaviors in women with osteoarthritis?

In 2007, Song, R., et. al., conducted study about Sun-style Tai Chi exercise, which is an ancient Chinese martial art, has garnered increasing interest for its potential health benefits. This study aimed to investigate the impact of Sun-style Tai Chi exercise on arthritic symptoms, motivation for health behaviors, and the performance of health behaviors among older women with osteoarthritis. A total of 72 women, with … Continue reading How does sun-style Tai Chi impact motivation for health behaviors in women with osteoarthritis?

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Can Neiguan point acupressure significantly reduce morning sickness in early pregnancy?

In 1992, Penacchioni, P., et. al., study aimed to assess the antiemetic effects of acupressure applied to the Neiguan point in alleviating morning sickness during early pregnancy. A randomized, double-blind, cross-over, placebo-controlled trial was conducted with sixty women in the early stages of pregnancy. Over a 12-day period, organized into four phases of 3 days each, participants were assigned to either unilateral or bilateral acupressure … Continue reading Can Neiguan point acupressure significantly reduce morning sickness in early pregnancy?

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Does abdominal massage hold the key to opioid-induced constipation?

Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) poses a significant challenge in patient care, warranting effective management strategies. This randomized controlled trial, conducted between February 2017 and January 2018, Yıldırım, et. al., aimed to assess the impact of abdominal massage on OIC symptoms. The study involved 204 participants experiencing OIC, randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group (n=102) received 15-minute video-guided abdominal massage training and performed … Continue reading Does abdominal massage hold the key to opioid-induced constipation?

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