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Protein Sources for Vegans, Vegetarians and the Rest of Us!
Protein requirements for adults vary based on factors like age, sex, activity level, and overall health, but there are general...
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Mar 294 min read
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10 Things a Beginner Needs to Know: #7 & #8
Are you following Diane's The 10 things a beginner needs to know when learning tai chi? Prior blog posts cover 1-5, then number six. Here...
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Feb 221 min read
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Food Additives and Regulatory Agencies
The vast majority of us know (I hope) that there are additives in our food. Some additive names we can easily say and some are...
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Feb 225 min read
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10 Things a Beginner Needs to Know - #6
Did you watch the previous five videos of 10 Things a Beginner needs to Know? If not, scan back through the previous Tai Chi blog posts. ...
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Feb 101 min read
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10 Things Beginners Need to Know...Here are 5...
There are things that beginners need to know and those that practice for years need to remember. Confidence Posture Leader Discrimination...
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Jan 291 min read
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Tai Chi for Holiday Stress
It's "that time of year." Whatever holiday you celebrate (or don't celebrate), and whatever family, work, or club parties you attend (or...
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Dec 8, 20241 min read
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Eat, Drink and Be Merry! A Healthy Menu for All
Creating a healthy and enjoyable Christmas dinner can be both festive and nutritious. If you are the host/hostess for a large group,...
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Dec 8, 20242 min read
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How Good is Your Mobility?
There is an article in the New York Times by Jen Murphy that includes short video instructions on how to test your mobility. It's very...
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Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Why is tai chi popular? Is it a fad?
USA TODAY published an article about tai chi on 11/4/24 that gives a good overview but also includes a nod to some of the people and...
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Nov 9, 20242 min read
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It's Comfort Food Season
Sardinia Minestrone "A bountiful dish that is eaten every day for lunch by some of the world’s longest-lived families in Sardinia, Italy....
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Nov 8, 20241 min read
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Practice! Principles Part III
This is a continuation and the final section of a 3 part lesson inspired by Open the Door to Tai Chi's Diane Bailey. Once you know the...
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Nov 3, 20242 min read
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Practice! Principles Part II
This is a continuation of a lesson inspired by Open the Door to Tai Chi's Diane Bailey. Once you know the movements of the 24 form and...
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Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Practice! Principles Part I
This is a lesson inspired by Open the Door to Tai Chi's Diane Bailey. Once you know the movements of the 24 form and also become...
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Oct 22, 20242 min read
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Elegant Mirror Follow Along 8 Form
This is a very relaxing follow along video, good for beginners or when you want to fit tai chi into an extra busy day (as you should!)...
bcbz blogger
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Sharks: 2 - Extreme Heat: 2,300
Tired of hearing about extreme heat? Then let's compare extreme heat to shark attacks and make it more interesting. Shark attacks are ...
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Jul 5, 20243 min read
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Tai Chi Medical Studies - Details
There have been numerous medical studies conducted on Tai Chi, examining its potential health benefits. Harvard Health Publishing states...
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Jun 29, 20242 min read
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Flexitarian!
Incorporating more vegetables into your diet can be a fun and creative process. It’s important to note that a plant-based diet emphasizes...
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Jun 18, 20242 min read
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Yang and Wu - What's the Difference?
The Tai Chi form that is closest to Yang Style is the Wu Style. The Wu Style originates from the Yang Style and is characterized by its...
bcbz blogger
May 29, 20246 min read
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Do You Exercise?
Microsoft inserts daily polls into their website. There are questions about cars, food, politics, movies, investments, etc. An exercise...
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May 14, 20242 min read
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Using IN-YOUR-FACE Reminders to Establish Positive Habits
It is a safe bet to say that at one time or another, most people make a New Year resolution. It is equally safe to say that most people...
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Apr 30, 20247 min read
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