4 Tips: Mind and Body Practices for Common Aging-Related Conditions
Mind and body practices, such as relaxation techniques and meditative exercise forms like yoga, tai chi, and qi gong, are widely used by older Americans. There’s evidence that these practices may be helpful for some aging-related health issues. For example:
- Several mind and body approaches, such as yoga, tai chi, and meditation, may provide some relief from common menopause symptoms.
- Practicing tai chi—a traditional Chinese meditative movement practice—may be helpful for osteoarthritis of the knee. It may also boost the response to the shingles vaccine.
- Using relaxation techniques, such as progressive relaxation or guided imagery, before bedtime can be a helpful part of treatment for insomnia.
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