Using Tai Chi and Qigong to Treat Multiple Sclerosis: An Application of Artificial Intelligence to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Tai chi and qigong are both forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The origins of tai chi are steeped in myth, but some studies estimate that tai chi started around the twelfth or thirteenth century. Qigong is much older, going back several thousand years. Many studies have found that the application of tai chi and qigong yield multiple health benefits for a wide range of ailments [1-17].