Medical Applications of Qigong
An original paper by Kenneth M. Sancier, Ph.D, "Medical Applications of Qigong," was published by "Alternative Therapies" in January 1996.

"This article focuses on internal Qi, because almost everyone can learn Qigong exercises for maintaining health and self-healing," writes Dr. Sancier. ("Internal" Qi involves self-practice, whereas "external" Qi involves, for example, a Qigong Master emitting Qi to someone.)

Dr. Sancier writes, in the practice of Chinese therapies such as Qigong, "the flow of Qi is regulated, and blockage of the flow of Qi is removed. Energy blocks or excess or deficient Qi may result from disease, injury, or stress."

Stroke and Mortality Rates decreased with Qigong practice

Dr. Sancier reviewed a 30-year follow-up study on hypertensive patients who were divided into a Qigong group and a control group. All patients had been given drug therapy to control blood pressure. The experimental group also practiced Qigong. The mortality rate in the Qigong group was nearly half of the group who did not practice Qigong. The incidence of stroke as well as death due to stroke was half for those who practiced Qigong. In other words, people who did not practice Qigong suffered a stroke or died from stroke at a rate twice that of those who practiced Qigong.

"Researchers also reported that over the 20-year period, blood pressure of the Qigong group stabilized, whereas that of the control group increased. Remarkably, during this period the drug dosage for the Qigong group could be decreased and for 30% of the patients, could be eliminated. However, the drug dosage for the control group had to be increased."

Because of the depth of our experience, we know that Tai Chi and Qigong offer great mind/body benefits, many of which have been verified by doctors, hospitals, research studies, and participants in China as well as the U.S. and around the world:

* increases flexibility and mobility
* improves strength and stamina
* lowers blood pressure
* greater aerobic capacity
* relieves stress and improves nervous system function
* promotes deeper relaxation and better sleep
* drops stress hormone (salivary cortisol) levels
* marked increase of immune response (blood t-cell)
* improves posture and back/spine structural problems
* clears negative emotions and reduces anxiety
* increased respiratory capacity
* most recommended aerobic exercise for coronary artery disease
* better sense of connection between inner self and the outer world
* combines the powers of meditation and movement in one practice
* ... and much more!

Do you suffer from...

General pain: neck, shoulder, knee, postoperative pains, arthritis, joint pain
Migraine headaches, sinus problems, allergies
Spinal problems
Weight Control
Hearing or sight problems
Female or male organ problems
Kidney or liver dysfunction
Strokes
Glandular dysfunction such as thyroid problems
Anxiety
Diabetes problems
Gall or kidney stones
Heart disease: heart attacks, congestive heart failure, recovery from heart surgery, and general heart dysfunction
Circulation problems
Depression
Cancers
Lung problems
Digestion problems
Autoimmune dysfunction such as AIDS and lupus
Bone marrow problems
Mental disorders: post traumatic stress disorder, panic attacks, addictions, obsessive/compulsive disorder, hyperactivity, dyslexia
Comas
Stress

...then Qigong maybe for you!

Qigong was born in China

For thousands of years Qigong had been a guarded secret of the Chinese elite. Only in the recent half century has it become known to the Chinese people and the rest of the world. Today over one hundred million people practice Qigong.

Qigong is the grandfather of Chinese medicine, Tai-chi, acupuncture, Shiatsu, and Reiki. The Qigong exercises look similar to the meditative movements of Tai-chi. Many try to cloak Qigong in mystery. A Master often teaches just a little at a time giving the student only what the Master feels he should learn.

In a 1999 television documentary, "Qigong: Ancient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century", that aired on PBS, Dr. Wang Chong Xing from the Shanghai Institute of Hypertension said that after thirty years of study, "we think Qigong can cure every kind of disease, some responding better than others."

The same documentary showed an interview with Dr. Wu Jin Xi from Yuan Hospital in Bejing. He said, and I quote, "We have conclusive evidence that Qigong can assist in the treatment and recovery of most every disease. Post operative recovery time was shortened dramatically in patients using Qigong over people that recovered from standard western techniques."

"I would place Qigong equal in importance to our incredible simple discoveries in the forties called antibiotics and in the fifties called immunizations. The two healing modalities revolutionized medical care in the world, and, I believe, energy healing such as Qigong will also revolutionize medical care in the next thirty years. Chunyi Lin is one of the few Masters in the United States who can help make this form of healing available to the people."

For the full article about Qigong go to this link:
http://www.learningstrategies.com/Qigong/Intro4.html

Qi Gong (Chi Kung) Subject Index
Resources For Patients, Practitioners & Students

Consumer Level Information
A Brief History of Qi Gong
A Qi Gong Primer
A Basic History of the Taiji Ruler System
An Introduction to Qi Gong
Acupuncture and Yoga
The benefits of Qi Gong are limited only to your beliefs. See how high you can fly with The Power of Intention.
Five Dragons Nei Gong, Five Phase Theory, Five minutes is all it takes to rewrite your future...
Yan Xin style Qigong

Student Level Information
The Twenty-Four Rules for Chi Kung (Qi Gong) Practice
The Primary Meridians and the Appropriate Qi Gong Practice for Each
The Eight Extraordinary Meridians and the Appropriate Qi Gong Practice for Each

Practitioner Level Information
Healing others with External Qi Healing or "External Qi Gong"
How To Practice External Qi Healing
The tactile sensations of Qi used in External Qi Gong
Energy Work for Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients

For additional history and references on QiGong see this link:
http://www.acupuncture.com/QiKung/QikunInd.htm