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If you acquire the gentle movements of Tai Chi, even a few of them can assist in maintaining an exercise regimen when you are sick.
Tai Chi is the world's most popular form of exercise.  Millions of people learn and practice it to gain a more active life through relaxed movement and alert minds.  Deep breathing and slow stretching develops better balance and coordination, more leg strength, and improved energy.

Qigong, another name for Tai Chi is recognized by the united States National Institutes of Health Office of Alternative Medicine as an important method of Alternative Health Care.

Over 75% of traditional medical schools in the United States have courses in natural, complimentary medicine.  Some schools, including Harvard medical School, have ongoing research projects focused on Tai Chi to assess the benefits of this style of exercise.
 
 



Martha Washington said:
"I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself.  For I have learned that the greater part of misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition."

 
 
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Welcome Friends,

Despite the best health practices, we sometimes get sick.  Mild to severe colds and flu may require rest and time off from usual activities.  Colds are caused by several hundred viruses that show symptoms of sore throat - two days; runny nose - four to five days; cough - four to five days.  After three days from the start of the symptoms, passing the cold to others is less likely but rest is still needed to return to health quicker.  Flu begins the same way but lasts longer with more intense symptoms that force one to rest.  Sore throat - two to five days; fever and headache and muscle soreness last up to ten days; congestion and cough can last for five to ten days.  Stomach distress can accompany the other symptoms.

Help your immune system help you to get over the cold or flu more quickly.  The body's immune system is adept at combating bacteria, viruses, fungi and a multitude of infections.  Immunity can be boasted by having to fight an attack because it then recognizes an attacker earlier and improves its efficiency.  However, getting sick is always stressful.  Being sick mandates more sleep and attention to diet, as well as slow to moderate exercise to boast the immune system.  Consider the immunity-boasting aspects of walking for short periods each day, indoors or outside.

Prevention is the best defense, of course.  Washing hands with soap, brushing teeth and rinsing the mouth often helps with feeling better.  Drinking water (try lemon water!) flushes the body.  Avoid touching your nose, eyes or mouth with your fingers, sneeze into your elbow not into the air, and use clean towels and drinking glasses.
  



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