A new study suggests that tai chi may improve balance for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Researchers randomly assigned 195 Parkinson’s patients to participate in resistance training, stretching, or tai chi. They found that patients in the tai chi group performed better in the stability tests throughout the study. Patients were still feeling the benefits of tai chi three months after the treatment ended. Even better, no serious adverse effects were noted. If you or a loved one is dealing with Parkinson’s, consider adding tai chi to your integrative therapy program. You and your physician can review the research details in the article “Tai Chi May Improve Balance for Parkinson’s Patients“from the February, 2012, issue of Natural Standard’s Integrative Medicine Newsletter.