For the nervous system, because Tai Ji Chuan is the coordinated movement of the whole body, it needs the coordination of all parts of the body, such as hands, feet, eyes and body, and also needs the organic cooperation of internal organs (especially respiratory organs) and movements, which is called the integration of up and down, inside and outside in Tai Ji Chuan. This coordinated movement is a good training for the brain, which enables the "high command" to issue orders and direct activities in an orderly manner, and also strengthens the mutual cooperation and mutual adjustment of various organ systems, and enhances the human body's adaptability to nature and resistance to diseases.
It is also because when practicing Tai Ji Chuan, we emphasize the concentration of spirit and pay attention to the use of mind, spirit, qi and mind, which will inevitably concentrate the excitement in the cerebral cortex in a certain area. According to the physiological negative induction phenomenon, that is to say, the excitement of a certain area of the cerebral cortex will be strengthened, which will inevitably weaken the excitement of other areas and play an inhibitory role. According to this truth, regular exercise can inhibit the excitement of some chronic diseases in the cerebral cortex and play a positive role in recovery and medical treatment. Playing Tai Ji Chuan after work can divert the excitement and eliminate the mental fatigue caused by work. Especially playing Tai Ji Chuan in the morning and evening, inhaling a lot of fresh oxygen makes people feel refreshed; Achieve the purpose of "inhaling and nourishing the mind".
For the respiratory system and cardiovascular system, because Tai Ji Chuan is very particular about breathing, he requires deep, long and even breathing, and abdominal breathing is adopted in coordination with the movements. This breathing method makes the respiratory muscles (diaphragm and intercostal muscle) get a good exercise. If you can exercise regularly, you can strengthen your breathing depth and increase your vital capacity. In this way, when the human body is working with a heavy load, as long as the breathing depth is adjusted, it will not feel breathless. At the same time, due to abdominal breathing, the movement range of diaphragm is expanded, the volume change of chest cavity is increased, and the range of negative pressure and abdominal pressure in cavity is also increased, which makes venous blood of lower limbs return to the heart faster, thus accelerating blood circulation.
Because Tai Ji Chuan's posture is comfortable and natural, such as pulling his chest back, sinking his shoulders and elbows, and closing his hips, his muscles will not be too nervous; Pay attention to the gentle and round movements in training methods, so that each movement can meet the requirements of activities without extreme tension and exertion, which plays a very good role in strengthening the blood circulation in the body and the circulation of the lymphatic system, eliminating local blood stasis and improving the blood circulation of all joints. At the same time, due to the enhancement of physical activity and muscle activity, the elasticity of blood vessels is enhanced, the number of capillaries is increased, and myocardial nutrition is strengthened, which is also very beneficial to prevent various heart diseases.
In addition, because the diaphragm has a wide range of activities, it has a good massage effect on the liver, which can eliminate liver blood stasis and improve liver function. But also can strengthen the peristalsis of the stomach, strengthen the secretion of digestive juice, and significantly improve the digestive system. Usually, the elderly and frail people, due to the patient's slow metabolism, can strengthen their metabolism if they often practice Tai Ji Chuan.
To sum up, Tai Ji Chuan has a good medical effect on chronic diseases of nervous system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system and digestive system, as well as arthritis. But its medical effect is not immediate, and it can only be achieved through long-term unremitting exercise.