Description
This component of traditional Chinese
medicine involves the coordination of
different breathing patterns with various
physical postures exercises and meditation.
Qigong is taught for health maintenance
purposes or prevention, while others teach
it for therapeutic intervention.
Statistical studies
show the following:
Millions of people in China and around the
world regularly practice qigong as a health
maintenance exercise. In fact qigong is
considered standard medical practice in
Chinese Hospitals. However, skeptical
westerners still await more conclusive
results of tests proving its ability to
cause biological and chemical changes in the
body.
Symptoms
Most
Eastern and Western health
practitioners agree that that qigong
can improve and maintain health by
encouraging correct breathing,
movement, increasing range of
motion, and improving joint
flexibility and strength.
Chinese
scientific studies have shown that
qigong helps improve cardiovascular
function, lower blood pressure and
can reverse some symptoms of
senility
Questions to ask the
expert
How many years
experience have you had utilizing this
healing method
What is your
success rate
Certificates and
Licenses
References
General Tips
Seek the advice of
your health provider before embarking on any
form of exercise.
Wear
loose-fitting, comfortable clothing
Do not
eat anything for 30 minutes before or after
the practice.
Find a
quiet, comfortable place to practice where
you will not be disturbed.
Breathe correctly. And move slowly while
staying relaxed. Do not force any movement
Always
listen to your body and dont overexert
yourself
Use
visualizations and focus on enjoying the
experience
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