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and Liu A in 2017. This research provides in supporting the well-being of individuals
additional evidence supporting the positive facing challenging health circumstances.
impact of practicing Chinese Calligraphy on
individuals' overall well-being. CONCLUDING REMARKS
Similar to other studies, physiological In conclusion, CCH has transcended its
parameters such as blood pressure, heart rate, traditional role as a revered form of art to
and respiratory rate were monitored through emerge as an innovative therapy with life-
both self-reported assessments and quality-improving potential. Despite its ancient
physiological measurements conducted by the origins, modern research has adeptly harnessed
researchers. The focus of this particular study its benefits for the global populace. Numerous
was on breast cancer patients undergoing studies, including those highlighted in this
various treatments, including chemotherapy, paper, affirm that CCH is beneficial for both
radiation, or hormone therapy. Participants clinical and non-clinical populations, serving as
engaged in an eight-week CCH program, with a tool for managing daily stress or as a
measurements taken before, during, and after therapeutic intervention for individuals facing
the intervention. The intervention involved severe illnesses.
writing with a brush while replicating the The accumulated evidence suggests that
shapes and strokes of characters in the CCH therapy deserves formal recognition as a
conventional script form. This structured contemporary alternative treatment. Its
program aimed to leverage the therapeutic demonstrated efficacy, comparable if not
potential of CCH in alleviating anxiety and superior to established therapies, underscores
depression among cancer patients undergoing the potential of this ancient practice in
treatment. addressing a spectrum of health and well-being
The study found that although blood concerns. As we look towards the future, further
pressure did not alter significantly after the efforts to acknowledge and integrate CCH
eight-week CCH therapy treatment, other therapy into mainstream healthcare practices
metrics saw considerable change. The can pave the way for expanded accessibility and
parameters that changed the most appeared to utilization of its remarkable therapeutic
be heart rate, respiratory rate, depression and benefits.
anxiety. According to the findings, the pulse
rate dramatically lowered while writing and
dropped right away every time after CCH.
Similarly, the CCH therapy significantly
impacted the respiratory rate, both during the
intervention phase, as well as before and after
each writing session, leading to an immediate
reduction in respiratory rate. The study
contributes to a growing body of evidence
highlighting the multifaceted benefits of CCH
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