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 . . . → Read More: Study Shows Tai Chi Improves Balance For People with Parkinson’s]]>

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.

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day April 28

What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi Chuan is a gentle, refined exercise that offers many healing benefits to people of all ages and physical abilities. Tai Chi is a slow and rhythmical form of exercise that stems from the martial arts and the ancient practice of Qigong (chi kung).

What is Qigong? Qigong is part of traditional Chinese medicine along with acupuncture and herbal medicine and has been practiced for many thousands of years. This Chinese health regime integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qi (pronounce chee) means vital life force that flows through all things in the universe. Gong (pronounced gung) means accomplishment or skill through steady practice. Together Qigong means cultivating energy. It is a system for health maintenance, healing and increasing vitality. Many people, doctors, psychologists, scientists and other professionals are attracted to Qigong because they see its amazing healing powers and recognize a growing need for it. Qigong can heal you physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually and is one of the most powerful self-healing practices.

Qigong means using this vital life energy to create a healthy mind and body. This ancient discipline combines meditation, focused concentration, breathing techniques and body movements to activate and cultivate our “vital energy” as it flows through the acupuncture channels, the meridians of the body.

About The Author: Steven Sonmore is a Minneapolis Acupuncturist licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. He is owner of Complete Oriental Medical Care. For more information visit Minneapolis Acupuncture Pain Relief Center .

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 . . . → Read More: Announcing Introduction to Tai Chi for Back and Neck Pain Class In Minneapolis]]>

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.

Tai Chi is perhaps the lowest impact exercise one can do, and is gentle and easy enough to do in business clothes at the office. Yet, recent studies show that Tai Chi can provide much the same cardiovascular benefit as moderate impact aerobics. In fact, a study from the Journal of American Geriatrics reported by Reuters found that Tai Chi lowered high blood pressure in older adults even more than regular aerobics. The fact that Tai Chi can do this without speeding up their heart rates, changes the way medicine looks at cardio vascular physical therapies. Dr. Deborah Rohm Young, of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore, Maryland (a researcher in this study) said that these findings “suggest that exercise intensity may be less important than other factors” when it comes to lowering high blood pressure.

Learn how these dynamic exercises will enhance your life energy according to Chinese medicine principles. Join us at Burnsville High School, 600 Highway 13 E., Burnsville, MN 55337 on Saturday, Nov. 6th at 11am. Cost is only $15.

Call 952-707-4110 today to register. Or see http://www.orientalmedcare.com/qigong.html

About the Instructor: For more than 20 years Steven Sonmore helped people transform health problems into solutions for attaining better health. Steven is a licensed acupuncturist, Qi Gong instructor, herbalist and Oriental bodywork therapist. He is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Read new articles at www.orientalmedcare.com about how Acupuncture and Chinese medicine will enhance your life. We love helping our patients and their friends and relatives through their tough times by getting them feeling better fast! We are also here to help you STAY feeling better and looking younger! Don’t be a stranger. Call us, and we will assist you in putting together a customized preventative maintenance plan. It’s not an expensive luxury anymore! With our affordable fees, it’s less expensive than you think! You really can afford Acupuncture care!

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 . . . → Read More: Study Shows Tai Chi Improves Health, Relieves Pain]]>

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.

If you live in the Twin Cities/ Minneapolis/St. Paul area join us for Introduction to Tai Chi for Back and Neck Pain on Nov. 6th at 11am.

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 . . . → Read More: Longevity Qigong Class in Minneapolis Starting January 15th]]>

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.

Learn to:
• maintain your health
• improve circulation (good for cold feet & hands)
• regain balance and flexibility
• quiet your mind
• decrease stress
• prevent illness (improve immune system)

You will learn Longevity Qigong, Treasured Vase Qigong, Arm Swinging Qigong and more!

No experience is necessary because the exercises are fun and easy to learn.

Date/Time: Fridays, 10:30-11:30am, January 15th – February 19th
Cost: Only $100 for all 6 sessions. Or pay drop in rate of $19 per session. Over age 65 is only $10 per session.
Location: Richfield Lutheran Church, 8 W 60th St., Minneapolis, MN 55419
To register: call 612-866-4000 or go to http://www.orientalmedcare.com/qigong_class.html

About the Instructor: Naijin Sonmore has dedicated her life to bringing true Chinese culture and health practices to the US. Originally from China, she has studied from several famous Qigong and Tai Chi masters. Naijin started learning Qigong as a teenager. In 1987 she began studying Chen Style Tai Chi from a disciple of Chen Wanting. In 1995, she obtained her Qigong teacher certificate. She teaches Qigong as a way of self empowerment to easily enhance your own health. She will teach you how to cultivate a joyful, relaxed, optimistic and energized state of mind.

“If you want to be healthy and live to 100, do Qigong.”
- Dr. Oz

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 . . . → Read More: Announcing Tai Chi For Back & Neck Pain]]>

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.

Tai Chi is perhaps the lowest impact exercise one can do, and is gentle and easy enough to do in business clothes at the office. Yet, recent studies show that Tai Chi can provide much the same cardiovascular benefit as moderate impact aerobics. In fact, a study from the Journal of American Geriatrics reported by Reuters found that Tai Chi lowered high blood pressure in older adults even more than regular aerobics. The fact that Tai Chi can do this without speeding up their heart rates, changes the way medicine looks at cardio vascular physical therapies. Dr. Deborah Rohm Young, of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore, Maryland (a researcher in this study) said that these findings “suggest that exercise intensity may be less important than other factors” when it comes to lowering high blood pressure.

Learn how these dynamic exercises will enhance your life energy according to Chinese medicine principles. Join us at Burnsville High School, 600 Highway 13 E., Burnsville, MN 55337 on Saturday, May 30th at 11am. Cost is only $15.

Call 952-707-4110 today to register. Or see http://www.orientalmedcare.com/qigong.html

About the Instructor: For more than 20 years Steven Sonmore helped people transform health problems into solutions for attaining better health. Steven is a licensed acupuncturist, Qi Gong instructor, herbalist and Oriental bodywork therapist. He is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Read new articles at www.orientalmedcare.com about how Acupuncture and Chinese medicine will enhance your life. We love helping our patients and their friends and relatives through their tough times by getting them feeling better fast!  We are also here to help you STAY feeling better and looking younger!  Don’t be a stranger.  Call us, and we will assist you in putting together a customized preventative maintenance plan. It’s not an expensive luxury anymore! With our affordable fees, it’s less expensive than you think! You really can afford Acupuncture care!

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 . . . → Read More: Announcing Introduction to Tai Chi for Back and Neck Pain]]>

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.

Tai Chi is perhaps the lowest impact exercise one can do, and is gentle and easy enough to do in business clothes at the office. Yet, recent studies show that Tai Chi can provide much the same cardiovascular benefit as moderate impact aerobics. In fact, a study from the Journal of American Geriatrics reported by Reuters found that Tai Chi lowered high blood pressure in older adults even more than regular aerobics. The fact that Tai Chi can do this without speeding up their heart rates, changes the way medicine looks at cardio vascular physical therapies. Dr. Deborah Rohm Young, of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore, Maryland (a researcher in this study) said that these findings “suggest that exercise intensity may be less important than other factors” when it comes to lowering high blood pressure.

Learn how these dynamic exercises will enhance your life energy according to Chinese medicine principles. Join us at Diamondhead Education Center, 200 W Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337 on Saturday, March 7th at 11am. Cost is only $15.

Call 952-707-4110 today to register. Or see http://www.orientalmedcare.com/qigong.html
About the Instructor: For more than 20 years Steven Sonmore helped people transform health problems into solutions for attaining better health. Steven is a licensed acupuncturist, Qi Gong instructor, herbalist and Oriental bodywork therapist. He is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Read new articles at www.orientalmedcare.com about how Acupuncture and Chinese medicine will enhance your life.
We love helping our patients and their friends and relatives through their tough times by getting them feeling better fast!  We are also here to help you STAY feeling better and looking younger!  Don’t be a stranger.  Call us, and we will assist you in putting together a customized preventative maintenance plan. It’s not an expensive luxury anymore! With our affordable fees, it’s less expensive than you think! You really can afford Acupuncture care!

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.

Let’s look at some of the origins of Chinese exercise. Hua Tuo (110-207 CE), a famous highly-skilled doctor of the Eastern Han Dynasty in China is credited with devising . . . → Read More: Can Chinese Exercise Improve Your Health?]]>

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.

Let’s look at some of the origins of Chinese exercise. Hua Tuo (110-207 CE), a famous highly-skilled doctor of the Eastern Han Dynasty in China is credited with devising Chinese exercise to improve health. Hua Tuo was born into a poor family. His father died when he was only 7 years old. So he had to help support his family at a very early age. He started out working in an herbal pharmacy. Later in life as a doctor he created therapies and body-building methods that are of great significance in Chinese medical history. He invented herbal anesthesia. He discovered at special set of acupuncture points called the Hua Tuo Jia Jie. Hua Tuo was respectfully called “Originator of Surgery” by later generations. He was truly on the same level as Hippocrates, the father of western medicine.  Working as a Chinese doctor he observed that people needed exercise to be healthy. He developed Qigong exercises that mimicked the movements of animals. People still practice these exercises today.

This Fall you can learn Qi Gong exercises that utilize the movement of animals and nature to enhance your health. Join us to discover Medical Yin/Yang Qi Gong exercises and breathing movements that relieve stress and boost your energy. These are practiced to maintain health, promote longevity, quiet the mind, and prevent or treat illness. You also will learn:

Tai Chi for Neck and Back Pain…exercises to strengthen your body and prevent neck and back pain. These exercises are gentle and require no extra equipment. Enhance your balance, posture and cardiovascular functions. Tai Chi is gentle and easy enough to do in business clothes at the office. Recent studies show that it can provide as much cardiovascular benefit as moderate impact aerobics. You can learn to prevent pain before it happens.

When: Saturday; September 27, 2008; 10am-5:30pm
Where to go: Days Inn University, 2407 University Ave S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55414. Cost: Early Bird Special only $135 (before August 31st), PLUS receive a free HPA T-Shirt (with beautiful Chinese calligraphy, a $24 value) and FREE lunch ($15 value). $165 (after August 31st). Seniors (65 and older) 10% discount
To Register: Purchase on line now at http://www.orientalmedcare.com/qigong.html . For more information, call 612-866-4000. DVD’s and CD’s will be available for purchase at the workshop. Please wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing.

Steven Sonmore, L.Ac, OBT, has 20 years professional experience in the healing arts, and is a licensed acupuncturist, Qi Gong instructor, an Oriental bodywork therapist, and herbalist.  His health articles have been featured in Qi Journal, Essential Wellness News, the Phoenix Newspaper and many more.

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 . . . → Read More: Your Best Defense Against Stress – Qigong]]>

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.

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. The gentle yet effective moves of Qi Gong help you to identify the tell tale signs that you are stressed…like back and neck tension…and allows you to chill out before you become physically and emotionally exhausted.

Qi Gong exercises link your body and mind using mindful movements to release blocked “Qi” or energy. That blocked energy is your stress.

Ready to say bye-bye to your stress? Then join us Saturday September 27, 2008 for the Fall Qi Gong & Tai Chi Workshop.  Discover Medical Yin/Yang Qi Gong exercises and breathing movements that relieve stress and boost your energy. These exercises are practiced to maintain health, promote longevity, quiet the mind, and prevent or treat illness. You also will learn:

Tai Chi for Neck and Back Pain…exercises to strengthen your body and prevent neck and back pain. These exercises are gentle and require no extra equipment. Enhance your balance, posture and cardiovascular functions. Tai Chi is gentle and easy enough to do in business clothes at the office. Recent studies show that it can provide as much cardiovascular benefit as moderate impact aerobics. You can learn to prevent pain before it happens.

If you are not fully satisfied with our workshop in the first hour we will give you a full refund!

When: Saturday; September 27, 2008; 10am-5:30pm

Where to go: Days Inn University, 2407 University Ave S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55414.

Cost: Only $165 PLUS receive a free T-Shirt (with beautiful Chinese calligraphy, a $24 value) and FREE lunch ($15 value).  Seniors (65 and older) receive a 10% discount.

To Register: Purchase on line now at http://www.orientalmedcare.com/qigong.html . For more information, call 612-866-4000. DVD’s and CD’s will be available for purchase at the workshop. Please wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing.

Presented by Health Preservation Association.

About the Instructor: For more than 20 years Steven Sonmore helped people transform health problems into solutions for attaining better health. Steven is a licensed acupuncturist, a certified Health Preservation Association instructor, herbalist and Oriental bodywork therapist. He is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

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 . . . → Read More: New Fall Workshop in Tai Chi and Qi Gong – Eliminate Back Pain and Increase Energy]]>

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!

Join us on Saturday, September 27th to learn Tai Chi forms to strengthen your body and prevent neck and back pain. These exercises are gentle and require no extra equipment. Enhance your balance, posture and cardiovascular functions. Tai Chi is gentle and easy enough to do in business clothes at the office. Recent studies show that it can provide as much cardiovascular benefit as moderate impact aerobics.

You can learn to prevent pain before it happens…heal your body/mind this fall season. Join us to discover Medical Yin/Yang Qi Gong exercises and breathing movements that relieve stress and boost your energy. Qi Gong is practiced to maintain health, promote longevity, quiet the mind, and prevent or treat illness. You will learn:

• Tai Chi for Neck and Back Pain
• Qi Gong for Self Healing

When: Saturday; September 27, 2008; 10am-5:30pm

Where to go: Days Inn University, 2407 University Ave S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55414.

Cost: Early Bird Special only $135 (before August 31st), PLUS receive a free HPA T-Shirt (with beautiful Chinese calligraphy, a $24 value) and FREE lunch ($15 value). $165 (after August 31st). Seniors (65 and older) 10% discount

To Register: Purchase on line now at http://www.orientalmedcare.com/qigong.html .
DVD’s and CD’s will be available for purchase at the workshop.

About the Author: For more than 20 years Steven Sonmore helped people transform health problems into solutions for attaining better health. Steven is a licensed acupuncturist, Qi Gong instructor, herbalist and Oriental bodywork therapist. He is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

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 . . . → Read More: Qigong Q&A]]>

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.

Is Qigong the Same as Chi Kung?
Yes.  These terms are simply derived from different translation systems of the Chinese pictographs. The terms are synonymous with each other.

Is Qigong the same as Tai Chi Ch’uan?
Yes and No. The graceful postures and exercises in Tai Chi Ch’uan and Qigong all follow the same principals of body movement and alignment and even share many of the same postures.  It is because of this that many Tai Chi Ch’uan schools teach Qigong, but there are differences.  Qigong exercises tend to be shorter and require less space in which to perform the exercises in than their Tai Chi Ch’uan counterparts.  Tai Chi Ch’uan is also taught as a very effective martial art program, despite it possessing the acclaimed positive health and meditative benefits.  Qigong tends to be almost entirely for exercise and meditative practices, but there are a few martial art exceptions.  The only difference between learning Tai Chi Ch’uan or Qigong as a martial art or as a relaxation exercise is the intent in which you practice.  

Is Qigong Therapy the same as Qigong Exercise?
No.  Since the rise of the Communist party in China, the Chinese often refer to anything related to qi as qigong even though both practices cultivate or align qi by very different means.  This can lead to a lot of confusion for those of us in the West. When talking to new students, I add a descriptor to the name to help differential each practice.  Qigong “Therapy” is one of the oldest and most widely used forms of Chinese medicine.  The primary goal of Qigong Therapist is to locate and correct imbalances in the circulation of qi of a patient and lead them back to the natural state of good health. The same rules that apply to Acupuncture apply to Qigong Therapy, minus the needles.  This often is done by private healing sessions with a trained qi healer or therapist.  Qigong Therapy can be compared to Reiki, Luminous Healing, and Therapeutic Touch in its approach.  Qigong “Exercises” help cultivate and self-regulate the energy in the body through gentle exercises and meditations.  Qigong Exercises can be compared to some aspects of Tai Chi Ch’uan or Yoga and are often taught in a small class setting.  Both types of Qigong can combined together to create a total health regimen.  In fact many Qigong Masters and Therapists will often prescribe Qigong exercises for their patients as a form of rehab for their ailments or illnesses after they have their healing session together.

Qigong is growing in popularity thanks to people like Oprah promoting its positive health aspects.  It is a safe, natural healing practice and exercise for all ages.  Its centuries old techniques improve posture, balance, strength, stamina and flexibility which will lead to better vitality even if you don’t believe in qi.  For those who do believe in qi energy I encourage them to try qigong therapy.  Anyone with questions about qigong doesn’t have to wait for Oprah to answer their questions.  They can seek out the answers themselves whether through books, the Internet or local practitioners and instructors. 

About the Author:
Mark Brophy is a Qigong Therapist certified by the Chinese Healing Arts Center, a Professional Member of the National Qigong Association and Health Preservation Association Certified Qigong & Tai Chi Instructor.  He currently teaches Qigong & Tai Chi Ch’uan in the Columbia area.  Check out Mark’s website: www.scqigong.com .

Join us in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, June 28, 2008 for the upcoming Summer Qi Gong and Tai Chi Workshop. Come learn Qi Gong and Tai Chi exercises that relieve stress and strengthen your cardiovascular system. Register today at http://www.orientalmedcare.com/qigong.html .