Page 27 - Giv'er Miramichi magazine - Spring 2017

World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day

by Dave Bucklow
On Saturday morning, that can be recommended for
April 29th, from 9:30-10:30am many of today’s aliments, as so
at Ritchie Wharf the many studies are being
Miramichi Tai Chi club will be undertaken around the world
giving a public demonstration today proving that the practice
of this amazing Oriental Art of Tai Chi & Qi Gong is indeed
that is being referred to as Moving Medicine. Many of
Moving Medicine, and these studies can be seen on
everyone is invited to attend. the “Science Daily” website,
The activity will be followed and a library of medical study
by brunch at the Goodie Shop. information can be found on
Tai Chi stretches and tones the World Tai Chi Day
the body in a cumulative way website.
that is so gentle as to be Evidence indicates that
perhaps the lowest impact Tai Chi may boost the immune
exercise there is, and yet Last years demonstration by the Miramichi Tai Chi Club, led by system, slow the aging process
surprisingly burns nearly as Dave Bucklow and reduce the incidence of
many calories as downhill skiing. anxiety, depression, fatigue, and general mood disturbances.
A recent review in the Canadian Medical Association If this article has sparked your interest, come to our 16th
Journal aims to provide an “Easy to use – How to Guide” for annual public demonstration at Ritchie Wharf on Saturday
health professionals to prescribe exercise for specific chronic April 29th. For more information on the Miramichi Tai Chi
diseases. Tai Chi & Qi Gong will be one of the main exercises Club visit www.taichidave.ca.

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