The use of magnetism to heal goes back to early times, beginning with the discovery of magnets by a Greek shepherd named Magnes. They later received the name Heraclean Stones, after Hercules, and the name lodestones in Britain. The force of the...
Interestingly, tai chi began as a martial art form seeking to avoid the more rigid requirements of other practices that required formal costumes or military uniforms as part of their ritual. Consensus suggests that your tai chi uniform should be...
Selecting the right martial art shoe is crucial for protecting and reinforcing your feet and ankles when practicing martial arts. Although some arts such as karate, aikido and judo don't allow students to wear shoes during indoor class, tai chi...
Some people with diabetes have a painful condition known as peripheral neuropathy that causes numbness, tingling, burning and shooting pains in the hands and especially the feet. About 60 to 70 percent of diabetics have reported some degree of...
From ping pong to badminton, the Chinese seem to have real skill at dominating world competition in some of the lesser-known areas of world competition. As with many sports, the Chinese attribute their success to finding young athletes with lots...
Tai chi, translated as "supreme ultimate," was developed in China in the 1300s as a martial art, not unlike karate and judo, which were used for self-defense. It evolved into a technique for promoting health and meditation, with people using it...
Gray hair occurs from a reduction in the amount of pigment that hair follicles produce. Gray hair often begins when a person hits age 30. According to the Library of Congress, the chance of graying increases 10 to 20 percent every decade...
Women have a higher incidence of foot pain and deformity than men according, to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. High-heeled shoes and wearing shoes that are too small are leading causes of female foot pain, making it important for...