Newsletter #35 - June 2004
In this issue:
-- From Dr Paul Lam
-- Photos from My Global Trip and the Workshops
-- Can Herbal Medicine Affect Blood Pressure? by Your_Health
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I have just returned from a six-week global workshop tour, it was extremely rewarding and exciting to meet and work with many of you. On this trip I have taken some amazing photos, which I am going to post online. You can see Dan standing on two rocks a thousand feet drop to the ocean in a tai chi fan posture and Jay standing one leg at the edge of the same location with a "Riding the Tiger" posture. Others include Troyce in the beautiful Asiloma's beach; myself on one of the world seventh wonders - the Great Causeway in Ireland and the group photos of the workshops.
I will tell you more about my wonderful experience in different countries and with different people next month once I caught up with the work. I will include topics discussed during the one week workshop in Monterey: What Is Tai Chi by Dr Stephanie Taylor; How to Improve Tai Chi by Pat Lawson; Martial Art Application by Jay Van Schelt and my Vision of Tai Chi in the Future.
The winner of the letter of the month is Bill and Susie Galvin. Congratulations and thank you for your feedback, it is great to know that we can help, and yes the new warm up exercises are included in all new workshops. Please email service@taichiproductions.com to collect your free Music CD. Below is their letter.
"Hi Dr Lam:
We took the workshop in Draper, UT, US from Dr Pam Kircher that was hosted by Arnell Bertumen. We enjoyed the workshop and learned a lot. It peaked our enthisiasm and gave us renewed spirit to pass along what we have learned to the uninitiated.
I found the video very easy to follow and especially liked the ability to watch it and follow it without getting all turned around watching it over my shoulder.
In our class there was a demonstration on how a person with extreme arthritis affliction would be able to respond to the exercises and movements. I found this very helpful in dealing with some of my students. Since I have been using your warm up exercise in my class at the senior citizens' center, I have seen new enthusiasm in their desire to learn the forms. By using this demonstration, Pam taught me how to better deal with the different levels of ability in the students. This demonstration would be a great item to include in further workshops because it would make instructors more aware of the limits that some students have.
Thank you for designing this program.
Bill and Susie Galvin"
Please note that the Tai Chi for Diabetes instructor's training workshop will be held soon in Ontario and Sydney, hope to see you there. Below is a list of my coming workshops. For more information go to this link: http://www.taichiproductions.com/workshops/index.php
-- July 31 - August 1, 2004, London, Ontario, Canada
Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor's Training workshop
-- Aug 21-22, 2004 Sydney, Australia,
Tai Chi for Diabetes Instructor's Training workshop
Also on the month of October:
-- 4-5th, 2004 Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor's training in Sweden
-- 9-10th Tai Chi for Arthritis part I and II in Birmingham, UK
-- 16-17th Tai Chi for Back Pain in Florida, USA
-- 23-24th Tai Chi for Diabetes in Minnesota, USA
-- 30-31st Tai Chi for Arthritis in San Diego, USA.
Yours sincerely,
Paul Lam
http://www.taichiproductions.com
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CAN HERBAL MEDICINES AFFECT BLOOD PRESSURE
Yes. Liquorice root in laxatives and cough medicines (as well as large amounts of eaten liquorice), ginseng and black cohosh can all increase your blood pressure, possibly making it harder to control. Always tell your doctor if you take any herbal remedies.
A number of other natural treatments, such as hawthorn, garlic, ginger, parsley and celery are said to lower blood pressure, but there is very little evidence to support their use. Ring the Medicines Line for more information on 1300 888 763 (for Australia only).
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Warning: Dr. Lam does not necessarily endorse the opinion of other authors. Before practicing any program featured in this newsletter, please check with your physician or therapist, the authors and anyone involved in the production of this newsletter will not be held responsible in any way whatsoever for any injury which may arise as a result of following the instructions given in this newsletter.
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