Immunomodulation from motion?

I've been studying QiGong, which I consider a much simplified version of Tai Chi. A recent study published by Psychosomatic Medicine showed evidence of immunomodulation:

Fifteen weeks of tai chi chih practice may have helped a small group of older adults increase the levels of immune cells that help protect their body against the shingles virus, according to a new study.

On average, the 18 adults who participated in the tai chi chih program had an increase of nearly 50 percent in immune cell levels one week after completing the program, although individual responses to the exercises varied substantially in this group.

Thanks to Cory for the link.

Posted by Evo Terra at September 23, 2003 01:40 PM | TrackBack (0)