The Efficacy of Tai Chi and Qigong Exercises on Blood Pressure and Blood Levels of Nitric Oxide and Endothelin‐1 in Patients with Essential Hypertension: A …

D Liu, L Yi, M Sheng, G Wang… - … and Alternative Medicine, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Objective. Tai Chi and Qigong are the two similar traditional Chinese wellness exercises. A
strong body of published clinical randomized controlled trials (RCTs) has investigated the …

Tai chi as a therapy of traditional Chinese medicine on reducing blood pressure: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

X Pan, L Tian, F Yang, J Sun, X Li, N An… - Evidence‐Based …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Objective. This study systematically evaluated the effects of Tai Chi exercise on blood
pressure, body mass index (BMI), and quality of life (QOL) in patients with hypertension. A …

Tai Chi, Qigong, and the Treatment of Hypertension

RW McGee - Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical …, 2021 - papers.ssrn.com
Qigong and tai chi are both considered tools in the toolbox of traditional Chinese medicine
(TCM). Qigong has been in existence for thousands of years, whereas tai chi is of a more …

Effects of the different Tai Chi exercise cycles on patients with essential hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Y Yin, Z Yu, J Wang, J Sun - Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Objective The main treatment for essential hypertension at this stage is pharmacotherapy.
Long-term pharmacotherapy is costly with some side effects. Tai Chi, a bright star in …

Current evidence on traditional Chinese exercises for quality of life in patients with essential hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Y Song, J Li, B István, R Xuan, S Wei… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Essential hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases seen in primary human
health care that could lead to various health problems and reduce the quality of life (QOL) …

The Effect of Traditional Chinese Exercises on Blood Pressure in Patients with Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

J Ma, L Ma, S Lu, Y Sun, H Bao - … ‐Based Complementary and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In the context of the increasing number of patients with hypertension, exercise intervention is
an excellent alternative or adjunctive treatment for hypertension. Traditional Chinese …

Effects of Tai chi on adults with essential hypertension in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Z Lian, L Yang, Y Bian, L Zeng, M Li, Y Sun… - European Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
Introduction Essential hypertension is a common disease that could result in various health
problems and remains a major threat to public health. This systematic review and meta …

The Effects of Qigong for Hypertension: A Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

X Dong, Z Shi, M Ding, X Yi - Evidence‐Based Complementary …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Hypertension has been a global public health problem. Qigong as a
complementary and alternative therapy is often used to reduce blood pressure. The aim of …

Clinical Effect of Qigong Practice on Essential Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

X Guo, B Zhou, T Nishimura, S Teramukai… - The Journal of …, 2008 - liebertpub.com
Objectives: This study was designed to quantitatively assess the effectiveness of self-
practiced qigong for treatment of essential hypertension. Methods: Six major electronic …

Tai Chi for essential hypertension: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

D Zhong, J Li, H Yang, Y Li, Y Huang, Q Xiao… - Current Hypertension …, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review To investigate the effectiveness and safety of Tai Chi for
essential hypertension (EH). Recent Findings A total of 9 databases were searched from …