Exercising with Chinese health balls builds strength and stimulates the acupuncture points in the palm of the hand. Relaxing muscles, relieving stress, promoting sleep and improving blood circulation are just some of the healthful benefits. While...
Baoding balls, also called Chinese health balls, chime balls or harmony balls, are ubiquitous sights in Asian gift shops. Although it might not be obvious to a Westerner not steeped in the philosophy of Chinese medicine, these balls are meant to...
Chinese stress balls originated in China in a small town in Heibei province during the Ming Dynasty. They were first called "iron balls", since they were original made of iron. Even back in the Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368 to 1644), Baoding balls were...
Also known as Baoding balls, Chinese stress balls are therapeutic balls that fit in the palm of your hand and are manipulated. This weight and movement can help improve circulation to the hands, maintain joint mobility and dexterity, develop...
Ringing exercise balls for the hands go by many names including chime balls, Chinese Exercise Balls, Boading Balls, Chinese Health Balls or Chinese Therapy Balls. Using the balls on a consistent basis can provide many mental and physical benefits....
Musicians typically use repetitive movements while playing instruments. This can result in carpal tunnel syndrome and other hand ailments, according to Chinese Holistic Health Exercises. Keep your hands flexible and strengthen by doing exercises...
The Chinese believe that all your body systems are connected by energy meridians. Using Baoding balls is believed to stimulate meridians that end in your hands and, in turn, all the systems, like the heart and lungs, those meridians are connected...
Finger dexterity is crucial for musicians, artists, those who work on computers and many others. There are a variety of reasons to keep your fingers stretched and flexible. Finger strengthening exercises help you reach further and grip items more...
Musicians have a tendency to perform repetitive maneuvers involving their hands and fingers. Finger exercises for musicians can help alleviate symptoms of repetitive-type injuries by keeping fingers flexible, according to professional musician...
The person who uses her hands and arms during her workday may need to improve the health of her fingers, wrists and arms so she can avoid developing a stress injury. Typing on a computer keyboard, scanning merchandise, tightening small screws or...
Baoding balls, also known as Chinese medicine balls or health balls, work on the principle that all the body’s energy meridians can be stimulated through the hands. Even if you’re not a believer in the principles of Chinese medicine,...
Heavy hand exercises are designed to strengthen your arms and hands using weights and natural resistance methods. While some people strengthen their hands using tension bands and finger-strengthening devices, others use heavy weights such as...
Traditional Chinese hand exercises are performed using baoding balls and small exercise rings. Baoding balls are usually made of either wood or metal, and chime as you work them around in your hand. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes Chinese...
It's quite possible that sitting on your desk or locked away in some drawer is a pair of iron balls in a box. Perhaps they are labeled health balls, stress balls or Chinese exercise balls, but their true name is Baoding balls because they came...
Stress balls are an inexpensive, easy-to-use tool to combat stress, increase focus and strengthen the hands. While there is a lack of research on stress balls, studies show the effectiveness of hand "fidgets" for children and adults with attention...
Exercises to tone around the waist after losing weight are designed to help you reduce excess love handles and stomach fat that remain after extensive weight loss. Toning exercises are designed to strengthen your core muscles, tightening your...
