Faced with the factual evidence and precise experimental data laid out by Luo Chao, Nicholas Mirotic was rendered speechless, effectively slapped in the face.

However, although Luo Chao succeeded in his rebuttal, he did not indulge in mocking Nicholas Mirotic further. Instead, he began using a traditional Chinese massage technique to knead the muscles, bones, and spine of the obese elderly man on the hospital bed.

After a while, Luo Chao said, "This elderly man, his body is extremely weak and unhealthy. His muscles, bones, and spine all have varying degrees of damage and curvature. Such damage, if treated with Western medicine, would require surgery, and even then, it wouldn't fully heal."

"But if we adopt regular consumption of Chinese medicine and persist in practicing Tai Chi, we can fundamentally cure it!"

"You must know that practicing Tai Chi has a significant impact on bones, muscles, and joint activities. Take the spine for example; practicing Tai Chi is closely related to lumbar activity. Regular Tai Chi practice has positive effects on the shape and structural integrity of the spine."

"According to observations, only 28.5% of elderly people who practice Tai Chi develop spinal deformities, whereas the figure is 47.2% among the general elderly population. A hunchback is a typical elderly deformity and a result of aging, but the occurrence rate is much lower among those who regularly practice Tai Chi."

"Regular Tai Chi practice also improves the range of motion for the spine. X-ray examinations reveal that the incidence of osteoporosis among the Tai Chi group is lower than that of the control group."

Saying this, Luo Chao gently tapped the elderly man's kneecap with his fingers.

Following the crisp sound that was different from that of a normal knee, Luo Chao stopped and said, "This elderly man is only sixty years old, but his bones are already significantly osteoporotic, almost like those of someone in their eighties or nineties!"

"Senile osteoporosis is a degenerative change caused by aging. The main reason is that osteoblasts in the bones are not active enough, so they can't produce the protein matrix of the bones, leading to less bone formation, more resorption, and the bones becoming porous."

"With porous bones, deformation occurs easily, and joints become less flexible. But Tai Chi demands continuous, fluid, and smooth movements throughout the body, which can help in anti-aging if he persists in practicing Tai Chi."

"Enough!" At this moment, Nicholas Mirotic interrupted Luo Chao once again, "Stop with your long-winded theories. Let me be truthful with you, the main reason this man's body deteriorated is due to problems with his metabolic processes! I ask you, can this chemical change in human metabolism be solved with your Tai Chi?"

To Nicholas Mirotic's surprise, Luo Chao simply smiled slightly, and then answered slowly and clearly, "Of course, it can!"

"Although there's currently limited research data on this topic, from the differences in skeletal changes and arteriosclerosis incidence rates between the two elderly groups mentioned, it's evident that Tai Chi has a positive effect on the metabolism of lipids, proteins, and inorganic salts like calcium and phosphorus."

"In recent years, many scientists have researched the anti-aging effects of exercise from the perspective of metabolism. For instance, some reports suggest that cholesterol levels drop in the blood of elderly individuals who exercise for five to thirty minutes, especially among those with high cholesterol."

"Others have conducted metabolic studies before and after exercises on elderly people with arteriosclerosis, finding that after five to six months of training, the blood albumin level increases, while the levels of globulin and cholesterol significantly decrease, and symptoms of arteriosclerosis greatly diminish."

"These research results demonstrate the positive influence of Tai Chi on the body's metabolism!"

"You, you, you, you're talking nonsense! Where did you see these studies? I don't believe you!" Nicholas Mirotic was nearly outraged by Luo Chao's words, becoming completely incoherent.

Luo Chao grinned, "You ask where I saw it? I read it on the website of your Western medicine research holy land, the German Royal Medical Academy. If you don't believe me, go check it yourself!"

Upon hearing this, Nicholas Mirotic didn't say much else and immediately opened his phone to connect to the German Royal Medical Academy's website.

And when he actually saw the scientific research report Luo Chao mentioned, he leaned back completely, collapsing powerlessly into the chair.

"Heh heh." Luo Chao chuckled slyly, thinking to himself, "Debate with me? If I didn't thoroughly understand your Western medical science, how would I ever promote my traditional Chinese medical theories?!"

Seeing Nicholas Mirotic fall silent, Luo Chao turned to the elderly man on the hospital bed and asked, "Old man, how has your appetite been these past few days?"

The elderly man listened to Luo Chao's question, muttered a few sounds but didn't speak, as he was too weak to utter any words.

Yet Luo Chao followed the elderly man's gaze and saw the trash can by the hospital bed.

In the trash can were the remnants of vomit, making it evident that the elderly man had been vomiting frequently these past two days, with an extremely weak digestive system.

Seeing this, Luo Chao nodded slightly, having some idea in his mind.

Then, Luo Chao said to the elderly man, "Old man, practicing Tai Chi can enhance the activity of the nervous system. When the activity of the nervous system improves, it can enhance the function of other systems, thus it can prevent and treat certain digestive system diseases caused by dysfunction of the nervous system."

"Additionally, respiratory exercises have a mechanical stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract, which can improve blood circulation in the digestive tract, thereby promoting digestion and preventing constipation, which is also very important for the elderly!"

"So, old man, if you want to enjoy big bites of meat and large gulps of wine like before, and savor the world's delicacies, you certainly need to follow my advice and practice Tai Chi!"

Luo Chao's words seemed to strike a chord with the elderly man on the bed. Though he couldn't speak, his eyes welled up with tears, and he nodded continuously, showing complete agreement with Luo Chao's words!

Seeing the elderly man nod, Luo Chao also smiled and then said to everyone around the sick room, "Tai Chi is a gentle, relaxing fitness exercise that complies with physiological principles. It positively influences the central nervous system, strengthens the functions of the heart, blood vessels, and respiration, reduces internal congestion, and improves digestion and metabolic processes."

"Thus, from a medical standpoint, Tai Chi is an excellent health exercise and medical gymnastics for patients. Even if you are not ill, you can practice more usually! It can only be beneficial with no harm!"

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