qigong, tai chi & diabetes

A pilot study funded by the Diabetes Australia Research trust has indicated that qigong and tai chi exercises can significantly improve several markers of metabolic syndrome. At the end of a 3 month study, the participants demonstrated significant improvement in several indicators of metabolic syndrome, including blood pressure, HbA1c (the amount of sugar in the blood), bodyweight and waist circumference. (www.researchaustralia.com.au). We will be offering qigong classes in San Francisco beginning in early September. Go to: www.daoclinic.org for details!