Synopses & Reviews
An easy-to-follow exercise system from two physicians who have extensively researched the link between diabetes and the benefits of tai chi With the percentage of people suffering from diabetes or pre-diabetes continuing to grow, diabetes has reached epidemic proportions, yet exercise and diet have proven to be effective in preventing the disease's onset, and can also improve the overall health of people with diabetes. Here is a guide full of practical information about diabetes and the benefits of tai chi, ranging from how the disease affects one's body to the best diet to follow; from looking after one's day-to-day health to special details to consider when traveling. Color photographs illustrate each tai chi movement, and step-by-step instructions are given.
Synopsis
An easy-to-follow exercise system from two physicians who have extensively researched the link between diabetes andthe benefits of tai chiWith the percentage ofpeople suffering from diabetes or pre-diabetes continuing to grow, diabetes has reached epidemic proportions, yet exercise and diet have proven to be effective in preventing the disease's onset, and can also improve the overall health of people with diabetes. Here is a guide full of practical information about diabetes and the benefits of tai chi, ranging from how the disease affects one's body to the best diet to follow; fromlooking after one'sday-to-day health to special details to consider when traveling. Color photographs illustrate each tai chimovement, and step-by-step instructions are given. "
Synopsis
This book combines the medical and tai chi expertise of Australian physicians Dr. Paul Lam and Dr. Pat Phillips, who have extensively researched the link between the benefits of Tai Chi.
This book provides practical information on diabetes, ranging from how it affects your body to the best diet to follow and how to look after your day-to-day health and includes The Tai Chi for Diabetes program that has been especially designed for people with diabetes in collaboration with Diabetes Australia. It includes step-by-step instructions, with color photographs of all the movements.
About the Author
Dr. Paul Lam is a family physician, has been a tai chi master for more than 30 years, and is the author of Overcoming Arthritis, Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms, and Teaching Tai Chi Effectively. Dr. Pat Phillips is the senior director of endocrinology, and the chief editor of the diabetes magazine Conquest.