Emmy Cornell

Tai Chi Repetition Is the Key to Having Fun with Tai Chi Evidence-based studies have shown that practicing tai chi increases balance and reduces fall risk. One of the elements of tai chi that makes it enjoyable is the exercises are sequences of movements that are learned like dance steps. This short sequence can be used to complement this Tai Chi Balance video offered exclusively on Activity Connection by our partners Spiro100. World Tai Chi Day is celebrated on the last Saturday in April, so this is the perfect month to add tai chi to your exercise program. Tai-Chi Warm-Up Sequence: “Bless a Drink for Your Neighbor” 1. Place your hands on your knees and lean forward from the waist with your chin slightly outstretched as if you’re trying to bring it out over your knees. 2. Slowly lift back up. 3. Bring your hands to your sternum with the back of the hands touching and palms facing out like a reverse prayer position. Your elbows should be jutting out to the sides. 4. Lift your arms up,

What’s the Difference Between a Plant-Based Diet and a Vegan Diet? The  vegan diet  is often referred to as a plant-based diet, which can make things a bit confusing. There are similarities between a plant based diet and a vegan diet, but there are also a few key differences. On both the plant based diet and vegan diet, you eliminate any food or drink made with animals or animal by-products, including meat, milk, cheese and eggs. However, the plant-based diet eliminates more than the vegan diet does outside of animal products. The plant based diet is a whole food diet that also eliminates processed foods like oil, white flour, and refined sugar. It’s a way of eating based on unprocessed or minimally processed whole foods including veggies, fruits, legumes, beans, whole grains, nuts and seeds. Benefits of the Whole Food Plant Based Diet The whole food plant based diet has been adopted by many individuals to upgrade their health or alleviate health symptoms. The plant based diet can help