It was the experiences of my students with cancer which first got me looking at the effects of Tai Chi and related exercises, on oxygen use in the body. After collecting over 50 case stories from people who feel that Tai Chi and other Metarobic exercises had a dramatic effect on their cancer, many at death's door, it is important to address not just method of practice, but also dosage (frequency and duration). These are key factors in using Metarobic exercises as an effective adjunct to cancer care. Previous studies on cancer have found benefits for pain management and quality of life, but no direct effect on cancer. However, these studies had participants learning Tai Chi only two to three days a week, for an hour or so. They also used traditional formats of Tai Chi, which has a long learning curve. From my own experiences, and those case stories which state the frequency and duration (dosage) of their practice, it may take daily practice, with several sessions throughout the day, before direct benefits are noted for cancer and various chronic conditions.
This is consistent with Metarobic theory. If you suffer only a mild condition, or are looking for prevention, daily or regular weekly practice may be sufficient to maintain health. However, if you are facing death, disability or paralysis, maintaining a regular Metarobic practice two or three times a day (or even more, if warranted) may provide a viable option. This is why I am so motivated to develop a collaboration with an interested research center or university. If benefits for these exercises can be maximized by addressing Metarobic theory and addressing dosage, then this will be an important step for promoting and better understanding these exercises for health. Working with cancer patients can provide this first step. Metarobic theory supports that these exercises may have a direct effect on treating most forms of cancer, as well as for pain management and enhanced quality of life during treatment. For more information on this research, see Mindful Exercise: Metarobics, Healing, and the Power of Tai Chi.
This is consistent with Metarobic theory. If you suffer only a mild condition, or are looking for prevention, daily or regular weekly practice may be sufficient to maintain health. However, if you are facing death, disability or paralysis, maintaining a regular Metarobic practice two or three times a day (or even more, if warranted) may provide a viable option. This is why I am so motivated to develop a collaboration with an interested research center or university. If benefits for these exercises can be maximized by addressing Metarobic theory and addressing dosage, then this will be an important step for promoting and better understanding these exercises for health. Working with cancer patients can provide this first step. Metarobic theory supports that these exercises may have a direct effect on treating most forms of cancer, as well as for pain management and enhanced quality of life during treatment. For more information on this research, see Mindful Exercise: Metarobics, Healing, and the Power of Tai Chi.
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