Ask Dr Lam | Dr Paul Lam | Tai Chi for Health Programs

Tai Chi for Health programs are modernized tai chi. Teams of medical and tai chi experts worked with Dr Paul Lam to create the programs based on authentic tai chi. We have incorporated up to date medical knowledge and modern teaching techniques to make the tai chi much easier, more safe and to gain many health benefits more effectively and sooner. Over 30 medical Tai Chi for Health programs are easy to learn, safe and bring about many health benefits quickly.

A study done at the University of North Carolina has shown that within 8 weeks of tai chi, participants felt better about themselves, had better balance, less pain and were able to do more in their daily activities such as walking and shopping. You can visit the Tai Chi for Health Institute website for a list of these studies.

ABOUT DR PAUL LAM Dr Paul Lam, a retired family physician from Sydney, Australia, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health improvement. He is now focusing at preventative medicine, and has participated in many research projects. He has published 24 studies in peer reviewed medical journals.

In 2013, Dr Lam's program Tai Chi for Arthritis was recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) for fall prevention. Many governmental departments around the world support his programs. By 2016 his Tai Chi for Health programs have improved the health and wellness for more than eight million people around the world.

Dr Lam has written books including his Memoir, Overcoming Arthritis, Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms and Teaching Tai Chi Effectively. He has also produced many instructional DVDs including Tai Chi for Arthritis, Tai Chi for Beginners and Tai Chi for Energy. You can contact Dr Lam through TCHI.ORG.