By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on April 28th, 2012 A recent study suggests that tai chi may improve balance for Parkinson’s sufferers. Study randomly assigned 195 Parkinson’s patients to participate in resistance training, tai chi or stretching. Patients in the tai chi group performed better in the stability tests throughout the study. People with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s used Tai Chi for this test. Patients were still feeling the benefits of tai chi three months after the treatment ended. Plus, no serious adverse effects were experienced. If you or a loved one are dealing with Parkinson’s, consider adding tai chi to your holistic therapy program. You and your physician can read this report in the New England Journal of Medicine – Feb 9th. Study was funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. This is a preview of Study Shows Tai Chi Improves Balance For People with Parkinson’s . Read the full post (384 words, estimated 1:32 mins reading time)By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on November 1st, 2010 
Stiff Back and Shoulders? Low Energy and Fatigue? No Problem! Do you suffer from fatigue, stress, and a stiff back? Then you might be excited to learn about a NEW introductory one hour class coming up very quickly. On Saturday, Nov. 6th you will discover how to rejuvenate yourself easily on a daily basis with Tai Chi exercises and breathing movements that relieve back and neck pain. This is a preview of Announcing Introduction to Tai Chi for Back and Neck Pain Class In Minneapolis . Read the full post (397 words, 1 image, estimated 1:35 mins reading time)By Staff writer, on October 27th, 2010  Participants in a study on the health benefits of practicing Tai Chi observed a big increase in breathing capacity and a reduction or elimination of backaches and neck aches. Participants with high blood pressure claimed a drop of 10 to 15 mm Hg systolic at rest. All had more energy for their day to day work.
This ten year study on aging through Harvard, Yale and Emory University determined that Tai Chi was superior to more technological balance therapies and that Tai Chi reduced the risk of injury from falling by 48%. Complications from injuries by falling are the sixth leading cause of death in seniors in American and account for about $10 billion loss per year to our economy. This is a preview of Study Shows Tai Chi Improves Health, Relieves Pain . Read the full post (148 words, 1 image, estimated 36 secs reading time)By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on January 10th, 2010  Have you been feeling tired and run down? Ready to say good-bye to your stress? Learn how to put more energy into your body naturally with Chinese Qigong. (pronounced “chee gung”) This is an ancient Chinese healing art that combines the use of your mind, body, and breathing to strengthen your vital energy. Qigong uses special movement exercises and visualizations that can benefit people of all ages and physical conditions.
Studies have shown that Qigong can lower blood pressure, help balance (prevent falls for seniors), reduce incidence of stroke, increase bone density and increase longevity. This is a preview of Longevity Qigong Class in Minneapolis Starting January 15th . Read the full post (316 words, 1 image, estimated 1:16 mins reading time)By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on May 20th, 2009
Stiff Back and Shoulders? Low Energy and Fatigue? No Problem! Do you suffer from fatigue, stress, and a stiff back? Then you might be excited to learn about a NEW introductory one hour class coming up very quickly. On Saturday, May 30th you will discover how to rejuvenate yourself easily on a daily basis with Tai Chi exercises and breathing movements that relieve back and neck pain. By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on February 20th, 2009  Tai Chi/ Qigong Class Stiff Back and Shoulders? Low Energy and Fatigue? No Problem! Do you suffer from fatigue, stress, and a stiff back? Then you might be excited to learn about a NEW introductory one hour class coming up very quickly. On Saturday, March 7th you will discover how to rejuvenate yourself easily on a daily basis with Tai Chi exercises and breathing movements that relieve back and neck pain. This is a preview of Announcing Introduction to Tai Chi for Back and Neck Pain . Read the full post (400 words, 1 image, estimated 1:36 mins reading time)By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on September 19th, 2008 When you think of exercise you might think of lifting weights or running. However Chinese exercise is different. It builds up your vital life energy naturally. This is a preview of Can Chinese Exercise Improve Your Health? . Read the full post (457 words, estimated 1:50 mins reading time)By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on September 13th, 2008 After a tense day at the office you may not feel particularly motivated to exercise. But researchers are discovering that exercise is one of the most powerful stress and anxiety busters. “Any exercise that gets your heart rate up helps lower levels of the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol,” quoted from Dr. Mark Liponis, corporate medical director of Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Mass. Long term stress results in your body releasing greater amounts of these hormones which can lead to insomnia, headaches, depression, digestive issues, and other health problems. Exercise promotes the release of natural pain killing endorphins and boosts your mood. This is a preview of Your Best Defense Against Stress – Qigong . Read the full post (481 words, estimated 1:55 mins reading time)By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on August 19th, 2008  Do you suffer from nagging back and neck pain? Maybe you tried visits to your MD or medications. These probably yielded limited or no results in eliminating your pain. How would you like to loose this pain naturally?
You probably saw the opening ceremony for the Olympics recently. What did China choose to start out their program to best represent their centuries old traditional health exercise? Tai Chi! This is a preview of New Fall Workshop in Tai Chi and Qi Gong – Eliminate Back Pain and Increase Energy . Read the full post (334 words, 1 image, estimated 1:20 mins reading time)By Mark Brophy, on June 15th, 2008 Qigong (pronounced “chee gung”), means “life energy practice”. It is an ancient Chinese healing art that combines the use of mind, body, and breathing to strengthen and balance vital energy in the body called “qi”. The practice of Qigong consists of meditative techniques and special movement exercises that can benefit people of all ages and physical conditions. Qigong can even be done seated or lying down for those with weaker constitutions or lower body concerns. Qigong is practiced to maintain health, promote longevity, quiet the mind, decrease stress, and prevent or treat illness. It is a natural and simple tool to balance body energy so that life can be experienced to its full potential. Those who are new to qigong or have never heard of qigong before may have some simple questions which I will try to answer here. | Schedule an AppointmentTo Inquire or Schedule an Appointment
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Steven Sonmore, LAc is a licensed acupuncturist in Minneapolis, Minnesota with over 20 years experience of health care and pain management.