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Can Traditional Chinese Exercise Really Help Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis?

ChinaSat Nov 23 2024
Traditional Chinese Exercise, or TCE, has been around for ages. It's often used to help people with postmenopausal osteoporosis feel better. But does it really work? Researchers decided to find out by looking at a bunch of studies all at once. This is what they call a meta-analysis. They wanted to give doctors and patients reliable information about whether TCE can actually help. The studies they looked at focused on how well TCE worked compared to no exercise or other types of exercise. They also checked if TCE helped with things like bone density and balance. The results? Well, let's just say it's not as clear-cut as it might seem. Some studies showed positive effects, while others didn't. It's like when you're trying to solve a puzzle, and some pieces fit perfectly, but others just don't seem to go together. So, while TCE might help, it's not a sure thing. More research is needed to figure out exactly how effective it is.

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    Maybe the real secret is that qigong makes you laugh so hard your bones get stronger!
    How were the control groups selected and what interventions did they receive?
    Could it be that TCE is being suppressed because it's too effective and threatens the medical establishment?

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