Meridian Qigong

2010-08-29T20:17:00.000-07:00

Qigong for hypertension: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.Lee MS, Pittler MH, Guo R, Ernst E.Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, UK. drmslee@gmail.comAbstractOBJECTIVES: To assess systematically the clinical evidence of qigong for hypertension.METHODS: Databases were searched up to August 2006. All randomized clinical

2010-08-29T20:15:00.000-07:00

Spontaneous respiratory modulation improves cardiovascular control in essential hypertension. [Article in English, Portuguese]Pinheiro CH, Medeiros RA, Pinheiro DG, Marinho Mde J.Laboratório de Cardiopneumologia e Fisiologia do Exercício, Escola de Saúde Pública do Estado do Ceará, Universidade de Fortaleza, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil. fisiologia_carlos@yahoo.com.brErratum in:Arq Bras Cardiol. 2007

2010-08-29T20:14:00.000-07:00

External qigong for pain conditions: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.Lee MS, Pittler MH, Ernst E.Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, United Kingdom. myeong.lee@pms.ac.ukAbstractThe aim of this systematic review was to assess the clinical evidence of external qigong as a treatment option for pain conditions. Databases

2010-08-29T20:11:00.002-07:00

Effects of a Taiji and Qigong intervention on the antibody response to influenza vaccine in older adults.Yang Y, Verkuilen J, Rosengren KS, Mariani RA, Reed M, Grubisich SA, Woods JA.Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA. yyang5@uiuc.eduAbstractPrevious studies have suggested that Taiji practice may improve immune

2010-08-29T20:11:00.001-07:00

The effect of Qigong on fibromyalgia (FMS): a controlled randomized study.Haak T, Scott B.Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Uppsala, Sweden.AbstractPURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of a 7-week Qigong intervention on subjects with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS).METHODS: The study was a controlled randomized study with repeated measures. Fifty-seven FMS female subjects were randomly

2010-08-29T20:02:00.002-07:00

Concentrative meditation enhances preattentive processing: a mismatch negativity study.Srinivasan N, Baijal S.Centre for Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India. ammuns@yahoo.comAbstractThe mismatch negativity (MMN) paradigm that is an indicator of preattentive processing was used to study the effects of concentrative meditation. Sudarshan Kriya Yoga

2010-08-29T20:02:00.001-07:00

Biopsychosocial effects of qigong as a mindful exercise for people with anxiety disorders: a speculative review.Chow YW, Tsang HW.Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong.AbstractIn view of the inadequacies of mainstream treatments for anxiety disorders, we suggest that qigong, an ancient oriental mindful exercise, may be a useful

2010-08-29T05:03:00.000-07:00

Biochemical changes after a qigong program: lipids, serum enzymes, urea, and creatinine in healthy subjects.Vera FM, Manzaneque JM, Maldonado EF, Carranque GA, Cubero VM, Blanca MJ, Morell M.Department of Psychobiology and Methodology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Malaga, Campus de Teatinos, Malaga, Spain. pvera@uma.esAbstractBACKGROUND: The aim of the present study was to analyze the

2010-08-29T05:02:00.000-07:00

External Qi of Yan Xin Qigong induces G2/M arrest and apoptosis of androgen-independent prostate cancer cells by inhibiting Akt and NF-kappa B pathways.Yan X, Shen H, Jiang H, Zhang C, Hu D, Wang J, Wu X.Institute of Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China.AbstractLong-term clinical observations and ongoing studies have shown antitumor effects of external Qi of Yan Xin

2010-08-29T04:59:00.000-07:00

.Qigong and exercise therapy in patients with long-term neck pain: a prospective randomized trial.Lansinger B, Larsson E, Persson LC, Carlsson JY.Göteborg University, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology/Physiotherapy, Göteborg, Sweden. birgitta.lansinger@neurophys.gu.seAbstractSTUDY DESIGN: A randomized, controlled, multicenter trial: 1-year follow-up.OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness

2010-08-29T04:55:00.000-07:00

Effects of yoga and the addition of Tui Na in patients with fibromyalgia.da Silva GD, Lorenzi-Filho G, Lage LV.Rheumatology Division and Pulmonary Division, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. ge.daddio@ig.com.brAbstractOBJECTIVES: This study aimed to verify whether techniques of yoga with and without the addition of Tui Na might improve pain and the negative impact

2010-08-29T04:53:00.000-07:00

fMRI study of pain reaction in the brain under state of "Qigong".Yu WL, Li XQ, Tang WJ, Li Y, Weng XC, Chen YZ.Shanghai Qigong Institute, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.AbstractIn this study, 4 male Qigong masters (aged 60 +/- 12) who had Qigong practicing experience for more than 30 years were tested. By using the technique of fMRI, the change of brain

2010-08-29T04:49:00.000-07:00

Clinical effect of qigong practice on essential hypertension: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Guo X, Zhou B, Nishimura T, Teramukai S, Fukushima M.National DME Training Center, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China. drguoguo@gmail.comAbstractOBJECTIVES: This study was designed to quantitatively assess the effectiveness of

2010-08-29T04:46:00.000-07:00

Cardiorespiratory and metabolic changes during yoga sessions: the effects of respiratory exercises and meditation practices.Danucalov MA, Simões RS, Kozasa EH, Leite JR.Unidade de Medicina Comportamental, Depto. de Psicobiologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Napoleão de Barros, 925, CEP 04024-002 Sao Paulo, Brazil.AbstractThe novelty of this study was to investigate the changes in

2010-08-29T04:41:00.000-07:00

Improving quality of life using compound mind-body therapies: evaluation of a course intervention with body movement and breath therapy, guided imagery, chakra experiencing and mindfulness meditation.Fernros L, Furhoff AK, Wändell PE.Karolinska Institutet/Stockholm County Council's Center for Family and Community Medicine, Huddinge, Sweden. lotta.fernros@sll.seAbstractOBJECTIVE: Assess

2010-08-29T04:21:00.000-07:00

Treating the climacteric symptoms in Indian women with an integrated approach to yoga therapy: a randomized control study.Chattha R, Raghuram N, Venkatram P, Hongasandra NR.Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore, India. chattha.ritu@yahoo.comComment in:Menopause. 2008 Sep-Oct;15(5):827-9. AbstractOBJECTIVE: To study the effect of yoga on the climacteric symptoms, perceived stress,

2010-08-29T04:19:00.000-07:00

Effects of a traditional Taiji/Qigong curriculum on older adults' immune response to influenza vaccine.Yang Y, Verkuilen J, Rosengren KS, Mariani RA, Reed M, Grubisich SA, Woods JA, Schlagal B.Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 906 S. Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801, USA. yyang5@uiuc.eduAbstractPrevious studies have suggested that Taiji

2010-08-29T04:18:00.000-07:00

Effects of yoga on inflammation and exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure.Pullen PR, Nagamia SH, Mehta PK, Thompson WR, Benardot D, Hammoud R, Parrott JM, Sola S, Khan BV.Department of Kinesiology and Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.AbstractBACKGROUND: Despite recent advances in pharmacologic and device therapy, morbidity and mortality from heart

2010-08-29T04:17:00.000-07:00

Mind-body interventions: applications in neurology.Wahbeh H, Elsas SM, Oken BS.Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Mail Code CR120, Portland, OR 97239, USA.AbstractOBJECTIVE: Half of the adults in the United States use complementary and alternative medicine with mind-body therapy being the most commonly used form. Neurology patients

2010-08-29T04:15:00.000-07:00

Acute psychological responses to Qigong exercise of varying durations.Johansson M, Hassmén P.School of Health and Medical Sciences, Orebro University, SE-701 82 Orebro, Sweden. mattias.johansson@oru.seAbstractQigong exercise has been shown to induce acute psychological changes of a positive nature; but whether longer durations have greater effects than shorter ones is not known. Forty-one

2010-08-29T04:13:00.000-07:00

Medical Qigong for cancer patients: pilot study of impact on quality of life, side effects of treatment and inflammation.Oh B, Butow P, Mullan B, Clarke S.School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia. bsoh@med.usyd.edu.auAbstractQuality of life (QOL) of cancer patients is often diminished due to the side effects of treatment and

2010-08-29T04:12:00.000-07:00

Effects of external qigong therapy on osteoarthritis of the knee. A randomized controlled trial.Chen KW, Perlman A, Liao JG, Lam A, Staller J, Sigal LH.UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ, USA. kchen@compmed.umm.eduAbstractThe objective of our study was to assess the efficacy of external qigong therapy (EQT), a traditional Chinese medicine practice, in reducing pain and

2010-08-29T04:09:00.000-07:00

Effect of short-term intensive yoga program on pain, functional disability and spinal flexibility in chronic low back pain: a randomized control study.Tekur P, Singphow C, Nagendra HR, Raghuram N.Division of Yoga and Life Sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation (SVYASA), Bangalore, India. p_tekur@yahoo.co.inAbstractOBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of a

2010-08-29T04:07:00.000-07:00

Effect of alternate nostril breathing exercise on cardiorespiratory functions.Upadhyay Dhungel K, Malhotra V, Sarkar D, Prajapati R.Department of Physiology, Nepal Medical College, Kathmandu, Nepal. kistiz2003@yahoo.comAbstractPranayama (breathing exercise), one of the yogic techniques can produce different physiological responses in healthy individuals. The responses of Alternate Nostril

2010-08-29T04:04:00.000-07:00

Menopause, the metabolic syndrome, and mind-body therapies.Innes KE, Selfe TK, Taylor AG.Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies, University of Virginia Health Systems, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0905, USA. kei6n@virginia.eduAbstractCardiovascular disease risk rises sharply with menopause, likely due to the coincident increase in insulin resistance and related

2010-08-29T04:02:00.000-07:00

Qigong stress reduction in hospital staff.Griffith JM, Hasley JP, Liu H, Severn DG, Conner LH, Adler LE.Department of Psychiatry, VISN 19 MIRECC, and University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Denver, CO, USA. jaymgriffithmd@aol.comAbstractOBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a qigong training program in reducing stress in hospital staff.METHODS:

2010-08-29T03:56:00.000-07:00

A preliminary study of the effects of Tai Chi and Qigong medical exercise on indicators of metabolic syndrome, glycaemic control, health-related quality of life, and psychological health in adults with elevated blood glucose.Liu X, Miller YD, Burton NW, Brown WJ.University of Queensland, St Lucia Queensland, Australia.AbstractOBJECTIVES: To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and effects

2010-08-29T03:55:00.000-07:00

Intrinsically motivated qigong exercisers are more concentrated and less stressful.Jouper J, Hassmén P.School of Health and Medical Sciences, Orebro University, Sweden. john.jouper@oru.seAbstractLow-intensity qigong exercise has been suggested as an alternative to more vigorous exercise when striving for health benefits. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether self-determined

2010-08-29T03:54:00.001-07:00

Breathing exercises for asthma: a randomised controlled trial.Thomas M, McKinley RK, Mellor S, Watkin G, Holloway E, Scullion J, Shaw DE, Wardlaw A, Price D, Pavord I.Department of General Practice and Primary Care, University of Aberdeen, Foresterhill Health Centre, Aberdeen, UK. mikethomas@doctors.org.ukComment in: * J Physiother. 2010;56(1):60. * Thorax. 2009 Sep;64(9):824; author reply

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Effects of Qigong exercises on 3 different parameters of human saliva.Bayat-Movahed S, Shayesteh Y, Mehrizi H, Rezayi S, Bamdad K, Golestan B, Mohamadi M.Sports Medicine Research Center, Medical Sciences/University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. swt_f@yahoo.comAbstractOBJECTIVE: To analyze the effects of a Qigong program on various parameters of unstimulated saliva, including volume, pH and secretory

2010-08-28T02:50:00.000-07:00

Commentary on the AHRQ report on research on meditation practices in health.Orme-Johnson DW.Maharishi University of Management Fairfield, Iowa, USA. davidoj@earthlink.netAbstractThe Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) report is a major reference point for establishing where the research on meditation stands and where it should go from here. This commentary argues that double

2010-08-28T02:41:00.000-07:00

Serum cytokines, mood and sleep after a qigong program: is qigong an effective psychobiological tool?Manzaneque JM, Vera FM, Rodriguez FM, Garcia GJ, Leyva L, Blanca MJ.Department of Psychobiology and Methodology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Malaga, Spain. manzaneque@uma.esAbstractQigong is an ancient Chinese psychosomatic exercise that integrates movement, breathing and meditation

2010-08-28T02:39:00.000-07:00

Psychophysiological outcomes of health qigong for chronic conditions: a systematic review.Ng BH, Tsang HW.Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, China.AbstractWe aimed to unravel the clinical benefits and the plausible underlying psychophysiological mechanism based on available randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Meta-analysis of 26

2010-08-28T02:38:00.000-07:00

A review of clinical trials of tai chi and qigong in older adults.Rogers CE, Larkey LK, Keller C.Arizona State University, USA. carol.rogers@asu.eduAbstractInitiation and maintenance of physical activity (PA) in older adults is of increasing concern as the benefits of PA have been shown to improve physical functioning, mood, weight, and cardiovascular risk factors. Meditative movement forms

2010-08-28T02:37:00.000-07:00

Yoga of Awareness program for menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors: results from a randomized trial.Carson JW, Carson KM, Porter LS, Keefe FJ, Seewaldt VL.Department of Anesthesiology and Peri-operative Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland, OR 97239, USA. carsonja@ohsu.eduAbstractGOAL OF WORK: Breast cancer survivors have limited

2010-08-28T02:32:00.002-07:00

Scientific and holistic therapy perspectives on Qigong practice for elders with cardiovascular disease risk factors [Article in Chinese]Hung HM, Chen KM.Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC.AbstractThe ratio of older adults with chronic illnesses has increased due to increased average life spans. The incidence of

2010-08-28T02:32:00.001-07:00

Exercise intervention in brain injury: a pilot randomized study of Tai Chi Qigong.Blake H, Batson M.University of Nottingham School of Nursing, Midwifery & Physiotherapy, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 2AH, UK. Holly.Blake@nottingham.ac.ukAbstractOBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of a brief Tai Chi Chuan Qigong ('Qigong') exercise intervention on individuals with traumatic brain

2010-08-28T02:30:00.000-07:00

Immediate effect of slow pace bhastrika pranayama on blood pressure and heart rate.Pramanik T, Sharma HO, Mishra S, Mishra A, Prajapati R, Singh S.Department of Physiology, Nepal Medical College, Kathmandu, Nepal. drpramanik@hotmail.comAbstractOBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to evaluate the immediate effect of slow pace bhastrika pranayama (respiratory rate 6/min) for 5 minutes on

2010-08-28T02:28:00.002-07:00

The effect(s) of a six-week home-based exercise program on the respiratory muscle and functional status in ankylosing spondylitis.Ortancil O, Sarikaya S, Sapmaz P, Basaran A, Ozdolap S.Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Zonguldak, Turkey.AbstractBACKGROUND: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, inflammatory rheumatic

2010-08-28T02:28:00.001-07:00

Efficacy and tolerability of yoga breathing in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot study.Pomidori L, Campigotto F, Amatya TM, Bernardi L, Cogo A.Sports Biomedical Studies Centre, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy. analisa.cogo@unife.itAbstractPURPOSE: Yoga-derived breathing has been reported to improve gas exchange in patients with chronic heart failure and in

2010-08-28T02:24:00.000-07:00

The effect of yoga exercise intervention on health related physical fitness in school-age asthmatic children [Article in Chinese]Chen TL, Mao HC, Lai CH, Li CY, Kuo CH.Department of Nursing, Chung Jen College of Nursing, Health Science and Management, Chiayi City, Taiwan.AbstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of yoga exercise on the health-related physical fitness of

2010-08-28T02:23:00.000-07:00

Tai Chi Qigong for the quality of life of patients with knee osteoarthritis: a pilot, randomized, waiting list controlled trial.Lee HJ, Park HJ, Chae Y, Kim SY, Kim SN, Kim ST, Kim JH, Yin CS, Lee H.Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center (AMSRC), Kyung Hee University, Seoul and Department of Meridian and Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of

2010-08-28T02:22:00.000-07:00

Are breathing exercises an effective strategy for people with asthma?Thomas M.Department of General Practice and Primary Care, University of Aberdeen.AbstractBACKGROUND: The effect of breathing techniques on asthma symptoms and disease control is uncertain.AIM: To investigate whether physiotherapist-taught breathing exercises can improve asthma control and reduce the condition's impact on

2010-08-28T02:17:00.000-07:00

Effects of external qi of qigong with opposing intentions on proliferation of Escherichia coli.Shao L, Zhang J, Chen L, Zhang X, Chen KW.College of Chemistry and Life Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China.AbstractBACKGROUND: The existence and characteristics of external qi (EQ) in qigong therapy has long been subject to scientific debate and rigorous examination. The

2010-08-28T02:01:00.000-07:00

Subjective Sleep Quality and hormonal modulation in long-term yoga practitioners.Vera FM, Manzaneque JM, Maldonado EF, Carranque GA, Rodriguez FM, Blanca MJ, Morell M.Department of Psychobiology and Methodology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Malaga, Campus de Teatinos, Malaga, Spain. pvera@uma.esAbstractYoga represents a fascinating mind-body approach, wherein body movements (asana),

2010-08-28T01:37:00.000-07:00

Effect of slow- and fast-breathing exercises on autonomic functions in patients with essential hypertension.Mourya M, Mahajan AS, Singh NP, Jain AK.Department of Physiology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.AbstractOBJECTIVES: Breathing exercises practiced in various forms of meditations such as yoga may influence autonomic functions. This may be the basis of therapeutic benefit to

2010-08-28T01:36:00.000-07:00

An analytical review of the Chinese literature on Qigong therapy for diabetes mellitus.Chen KW, Liu T, Zhang H, Lin Z.Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21207, USA. kchen@compmed.umm.eduAbstractDiabetes rates have doubled in China over the past decade. However, as conventional medicine offers neither a sound explanation nor an effective

2010-08-28T01:34:00.000-07:00

The efficacy of Kiko exercises on the prevention of migraine headaches: a pilot study.Elinoff V, Lynn SJ, Ochiai H, Hallquist M.Family Medicine Health Science Center, State University of New York, Clinical Campus, Binghamton, NY, USA. velinoff@rcresearchinc.comAbstractMigraine headaches, a common chronic medical problem, require prophylactic treatment when they are frequent and severe. This is

2010-08-28T01:30:00.000-07:00

Effect of diaphragmatic breathing on heart rate variability in ischemic heart disease with diabetes. [Article in English, Multiple languages]Kulur AB, Haleagrahara N, Adhikary P, Jeganathan PS.Faculty of Medicine, University College of Sedaya International, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.AbstractBACKGROUND: Reduced heart rate variability is associated with an unfavorable prognosis in patients with

2010-08-28T01:22:00.000-07:00

Systemic hypoxia enhances exercise-mediated bactericidal and subsequent apoptotic responses in human neutrophils.Wang JS, Chiu YT.Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, Chang Gung Univ., 259 Wen-Hwa 1st Rd., Kwei-Shan, Tao-Yuan 333, Taiwan. s5492@mail.cgu.edu.twAbstractPhagocytosis and oxidative burst are critical host defense mechanisms in which neutrophils clear invading pathogens.

2010-08-28T01:15:00.000-07:00

Meditators and non-meditators: EEG source imaging during resting.Tei S, Faber PL, Lehmann D, Tsujiuchi T, Kumano H, Pascual-Marqui RD, Gianotti LR, Kochi K.Department of Stress Science and Psychosomatic Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.AbstractMany meditation exercises aim at increased awareness of ongoing experiences through sustained

2010-08-28T01:13:00.000-07:00

AFA breathing therapy to prevent burnout for teachers [Article in German]Loew T, Götz K, Hornung R, Tritt K.Abteilung Psychosomatik, Medizinische Psychologie und Medizinische Soziologie, Universität Regensburg, Deutschland. thomas.loew@klinik.uni-regensburg.deAbstractBACKGROUND: AFA breathing therapy has been shown to have positive effects on burnout-associated work-related patterns of behavior

2010-08-28T01:01:00.000-07:00

Respiratory effects on experimental heat pain and cardiac activity.Chalaye P, Goffaux P, Lafrenaye S, Marchand S.Université de Sherbrooke, Faculté de Médecine, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.AbstractOBJECTIVE: Slow deep breathing has been proposed as an effective method to decrease pain. However, experimental studies conducted to validate this claim have not been carried out.DESIGN: We measured

2010-08-28T01:00:00.000-07:00

Qigong massage treatment for sensory and self-regulation problems in young children with autism: a randomized controlled trial.Silva LM, Schalock M, Ayres R, Bunse C, Budden S.Teaching Research Institute, Western Oregon University, PO Box 688, Salem, OR 97308, USA. lmtsilvaqigong@comcast.netAbstractAutism is commonly associated with sensory and self-regulatory disturbances. This article

2010-08-28T00:55:00.000-07:00

The efficacy of mindfulness-based meditation therapy on anxiety, depression, and spirituality in Japanese patients with cancer.Ando M, Morita T, Akechi T, Ito S, Tanaka M, Ifuku Y, Nakayama T.Faculty of Nursing, St Mary's College, Fukuoka, Japan.AbstractOBJECTIVE: The primary goal of the study was to assess the efficacy of mindfulness-based meditation therapy on anxiety, depression, and

2010-08-28T00:47:00.000-07:00

Impact of medical Qigong on quality of life, fatigue, mood and inflammation in cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial.Oh B, Butow P, Mullan B, Clarke S, Beale P, Pavlakis N, Kothe E, Lam L, Rosenthal D.Department of Medicine, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, University of Sydney, Concord, New South Wales, Australia. bsoh@med.usyd.edu.auAbstractBACKGROUND: Substantial numbers of

2010-08-28T00:42:00.000-07:00

Qi Gong's relationship to educational kinesiology: A qualitative approach.Posadzki P, Parekh S, O'Driscoll ML, Mucha D.University of East Anglia, United Kingdom. p.posadzki@uea.ac.ukAbstractThis paper qualitatively reviews two complementary therapies; Qi Gong and educational kinesiology (EK). It is being suggested that Qi Gong and EK may be united through a qualitative convergence and a shared

2010-08-28T00:29:00.000-07:00

External Qi of Yan Xin Qigong Induces apoptosis and inhibits migration and invasion of estrogen-independent breast cancer cells through suppression of Akt/NF-kB signaling.Yan X, Shen H, Jiang H, Hu D, Zhang C, Wang J, Wu X.Chongqing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing.AbstractThe antitumor effects of external Qi of Yan Xin Qigong (YXQ-EQ) have been widely described over the

2010-08-28T00:27:00.000-07:00

Human prefrontal cortical response to the meditative state: a spectroscopy study.Cheng RW, Borrett DS, Cheng W, Kwan HC, Cheng RS.Department of Physiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.AbstractThe effect of Qigong meditation on the hemodynamics of the prefrontal cortex was investigated by spectroscopy with a single-wavelength probe (650 nm) and confirmed by standard

2010-08-28T00:26:00.000-07:00

A comprehensive review of health benefits of qigong and tai chi.Jahnke R, Larkey L, Rogers C, Etnier J, Lin F.Arizona State University College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation, 500 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA.AbstractOBJECTIVE: Research examining psychological and physiological benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi is growing rapidly. The many practices described as Qigong or Tai Chi

2010-08-28T00:25:00.000-07:00

External qigong for chronic pain.Vincent A, Hill J, Kruk KM, Cha SS, Bauer BA.Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA. vincent.ann@mayo.eduAbstractExternal qigong as a pharmacotherapy adjunct was investigated in 50 subjects with chronic pain (pain lasting > 3 months with pain score of > or = 3 on 0-10 numeric analog scale) who presented to a qigong healing center. Participants were

2010-08-28T00:24:00.001-07:00

Can slow breathing exercises improve seizure control in people with refractory epilepsy? A hypothesis.Yuen AW, Sander JW.Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy, UCL Institute of Neurology, London, UK. alan@yuen.co.ukAbstractStudies on various medical conditions have shown that poor health is associated with lower parasympathetic tone. People with epilepsy appear to have decreased

2010-08-28T00:15:00.001-07:00

Scientific evidence on the supportive cancer care with Chinese medicine.Cho WC.Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR. chocs@ha.org.hkAbstractComplementary and alternative medicine has been increasingly utilized by cancer patients in developed countries. Among the various forms of complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of

2010-08-28T00:13:00.001-07:00

Qigong for the treatment of tinnitus: a prospective randomized controlled study.Biesinger E, Kipman U, Schätz S, Langguth B.ENT-Clinic and Otolaryngology Department, Klinikum Traunstein, Traunstein, Germany.Comment in:J Psychosom Res. 2010 Sep;69(3):305-7. AbstractOBJECTIVE: Tinnitus is a frequent disorder which is very difficult to treat. Qigong is a mindful exercise and an important

2010-08-28T00:12:00.000-07:00

Heart rate autonomic responses during deep breathing and walking in hospitalised patients with chronic heart failure.Rossi Caruso FC, Arena R, Mendes RG, Reis MS, Papa V, Borghi-Silva A.Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy Laboratory, Nucleus of Research in Physical Exercise, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil.AbstractObjective. To evaluate the acute effect of physiotherapy (deep

2010-08-28T00:08:00.000-07:00

Effects of Scheduled Qigong Exercise on Pupils' Well-Being, Self-Image, Distress, and Stress.Terjestam Y, Jouper J, Johansson C.1 School of Education, Psychology and Sport Sciences, Linnaeus University , Växjö, Sweden .AbstractAbstract Objectives: Psychologic problems is increasing among pupils and has become a major problem in Sweden as well as in other Western countries. The aim of this

2007-12-30T06:28:00.000-08:00

A preliminary study of the effect of external qigong on lymphoma growth in mice.Chen KW, Shiflett SC, Ponzio NM, He B, Elliott DK, Keller SE.University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson-Medical School, Newark, NJ 08854, USA. chenke@umdnj.eduOBJECTIVE: To examine the effectiveness of external qigong on the in vivo growth of transplantable murine lymphoma cells in mice.

2007-12-30T06:27:00.001-08:00

Exploratory studies of Qigong therapy for cancer in China.Chen K, Yeung R.Department of Psychiatry, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 671 Hoes Lane, UBHC-D453, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA. chenke@umdnj.eduThe authors reviewed more than 50 studies of qigong therapy for cancer in China, in 3 categories: clinical studies on cancer patients, in

2007-12-30T06:10:00.000-08:00

Effects of Qigong on immune cells.Lee MS, Huh HJ, Jeong SM, Lee HS, Ryu H, Park JH, Chung HT, Woo WH.Department of Qi-Medicine, Institute of Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea.The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of two acute Qigong interventions (Qi-training and Qi-therapy) on immune cells. The Qigong interventions were compared

2007-12-30T06:05:00.000-08:00

Electrodermal measurements for monitoring the effects of a qigong workshop.Sancier KM.Qigong Institute, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. matsu@tdl.comOBJECTIVES: Electrodermal measurements with a Ryodoraku instrument were used to monitor the effects of a 2-day qigong workshop on the body energy of participants. METHODS: Measurements were made of the relative electrical conductivity of 24 acupuncture

2007-12-30T06:04:00.000-08:00

Benefits of external qigong therapy on morphine-abstinent mice and rats.Mo Z, Chen KW, Ou W, Li M.Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the First Military Medical University, Guangzhou, China.OBJECTIVE: To exclude possible psychological effects of qigong therapy in the treatment of addiction effectively, morphine-dependence models need to be established in mice and rats. METHOD: The effects

2007-12-30T06:03:00.001-08:00

Qigong reduced blood pressure and catecholamine levels of patients with essential hypertension.Lee MS, Lee MS, Kim HJ, Moon SR.Department of Nursing, Mokpo Catholic University, Mokpo, Republic of Korea.This study was designed to investigate the efficacy of Qigong as a non-pharmacological treatment of hypertension and evaluate the contribution of Qigong in the blood pressure (BP) reduction of

2007-12-30T05:55:00.000-08:00

In vitro test of external Qigong.Yount G, Solfvin J, Moore D, Schlitz M, Reading M, Aldape K, Qian Y.Research Institute, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco 94115, USA. yount@cooper.cpmc.orgBACKGROUND: Practitioners of the alternative medical practice 'external Qigong' generally claim the ability to emit or direct "healing energy" to treat patients. We investigated the ability of

2007-12-30T05:49:00.000-08:00

Assessment of immunological parameters following a qigong training program.Manzaneque JM, Vera FM, Maldonado EF, Carranque G, Cubero VM, Morell M, Blanca MJ.Department of Psychobiology and Methodology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Malaga, Campus de Teatinos, 29071 Malaga, Spain. manzaneque@uma.esBACKGROUND: Qigong is a type of Chinese psychosomatic exercise that integrates meditation,

2007-12-30T05:35:00.000-08:00

Impact of qigong exercise on self-efficacy and other cognitive perceptual variables in patients with essential hypertension.Lee MS, Lim HJ, Lee MS.Department of Nursing, Mokpo Catholic University, Mokpo, Republic of Korea.OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of practicing qigong on middle-age subjects with essential hypertension. Impacts on blood pressure, reported

2007-12-30T05:33:00.000-08:00

Nonlinear analysis of heart rate variability during Qi therapy (external Qigong).Lee MS, Rim YH, Jeong DM, Kim MK, Joo MC, Shin SH.Center for Integrative Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan 570-749, Republic of Korea. drmslee@gmail.comHeart rate variability (HRV) was compared in 30 subjects receiving external Qi therapy (EQT) or placebo

2007-12-30T05:30:00.000-08:00

Does religious activity improve health outcomes? A critical review of the recent literature.Coruh B, Ayele H, Pugh M, Mulligan T.Geriatrics and Extended Care Service Line, Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center and Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA.OBJECTIVE: Many Americans use religious activity to cope with stressful life events. Our goal was to review

2007-12-30T05:06:00.000-08:00

Qi-training (qigong) enhanced immune functions: what is the underlying mechanism?Lee MS, Kim MK, Ryu H.Center for Integrative Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea. integmed@chol.comThe authors observed that Qi-training enhances immune function and modulates neurohormone concentrations. The exact signal and priming mechanism for enhanced neutrophil

2007-12-30T05:04:00.000-08:00

Effect of Qi-training on blood pressure, heart rate and respiration rateMyeong Soo Lee, Byung Gi Kim, Hwa Jeong Huh, Hoon Ryu, Ho-Sub Lee & Hun-Taeg Chung 1 Department of Qi-Medicine, Institute of Biotechnology, Wonkwang University, Iksan 570-749, Republic of Korea, 2 Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan 570-749, Republic of Korea,

2007-12-30T04:57:00.000-08:00

Bilateral frontal activation associated with cutaneous stimulation of elixir field: an FMRI study.Chan AS, Cheung MC, Chan YL, Yeung DK, Lam W.Centre for Neurocognitive Function Enhancement, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, China. aschan@psy.cuhk.edu.hkElixir Field, or Dan Tian, is the area where energy is stored and nourished in the body according to traditional Chinese medicine

2007-12-30T04:48:00.000-08:00

The effects of baduanjin qigong in the prevention of bone loss for middle-aged women.Chen HH, Yeh ML, Lee FY.Department of Applied Mathematics, Chung-Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, Taiwan, ROC.This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a 12-week Baduanjin qigong training program in preventing bone loss for middle-aged women. An experimental design was adopted, and subjects were assigned

2007-12-30T04:31:00.000-08:00

Effects of the External Qigong on Symptoms of Arteriosclerotic Obstruction in the Lower Extremities Evaluated by Modern Medical Technology Tetsuzo Agishi 1 Kidney Center, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan Correspondence to: Dr. Tetsuzo Agishi Kidney Center, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8666, Japan.Abstract The modern treatment

2007-12-30T04:20:00.000-08:00

An evaluation of two behavioral rehabilitation programs, qigong versus progressive relaxation, in improving the quality of life in cardiac patients.Hui PN, Wan M, Chan WK, Yung PM.Occupational Therapy Department, United Christian Hospital, Hospital Authority, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. peggyhui@mail.comOBJECTIVES: The aim of the current study was to evaluate and compare two different

2007-12-30T04:15:00.000-08:00

Effects of a Taiji and Qigong intervention on the antibody response to influenza vaccine in older adults.Yang Y, Verkuilen J, Rosengren KS, Mariani RA, Reed M, Grubisich SA, Woods JA.Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA. yyang5@uiuc.eduPrevious studies have suggested that Taiji practice may improve immune function. This

2007-12-30T03:59:00.000-08:00

External qigong for pain conditions: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.Lee MS, Pittler MH, Ernst E.Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, United Kingdom. myeong.lee@pms.ac.ukThe aim of this systematic review was to assess the clinical evidence of external qigong as a treatment option for pain conditions. Databases were

2007-12-30T03:55:00.000-08:00

A qualitative review of the role of qigong in the management of diabetes.Xin L, Miller YD, Brown WJ.School of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland, Australia. liuxin@hms.uq.edu.auOBJECTIVE: To review the evidence relating to the effectiveness of qigong in the management of diabetes. METHODS: We performed a systematic literature review of qigong intervention

2007-12-30T03:40:00.000-08:00

The effect of Qigong on Fibromyalgia (FMS): A controlled randomized study.Haak T, Scott B.Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Uppsala, Sweden.Purpose. To evaluate the effect of a 7-week Qigong intervention on subjects with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). Methods. The study was a controlled randomized study with repeated measures. Fifty-seven FMS female subjects were randomly assigned to

2007-12-30T03:27:00.000-08:00

Qigong for hypertension: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.Lee MS, Pittler MH, Guo R, Ernst E.Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, UK. drmslee@gmail.comOBJECTIVES: To assess systematically the clinical evidence of qigong for hypertension. METHODS: Databases were searched up to August 2006. All randomized clinical trials (

2007-12-30T03:06:00.000-08:00

Qigong and exercise therapy in patients with long-term neck pain: a prospective randomized trial.Lansinger B, Larsson E, Persson LC, Carlsson JY.Göteborg University, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology/Physiotherapy, Göteborg, Sweden. birgitta.lansinger@neurophys.gu.seSTUDY DESIGN: A randomized, controlled, multicenter trial: 1-year follow-up. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of

2007-12-30T03:03:00.000-08:00

External Qi of Yan Xin Qigong induces G2/M arrest and apoptosis of androgen-independent prostate cancer cells by inhibiting Akt and NF-kappaB pathways.Yan X, Shen H, Jiang H, Zhang C, Hu D, Wang J, Wu X.Institute of Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China.Long-term clinical observations and ongoing studies have shown antitumor effects of external Qi of Yan Xin Qigong (YXQG-EQ)

2007-12-26T00:43:00.000-08:00

External Qi of Yan Xin Qigong differentially regulates the Akt and extracellular signal-regulated kinase pathways and is cytotoxic to cancer cells but not to normal cells.Yan X, Shen H, Jiang H, Zhang C, Hu D, Wang J, Wu X.Institute of Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, PR China. smkj2006@yahoo.comLong-term clinical observations and ongoing studies have shown

2007-12-26T00:35:00.000-08:00

A case study of simultaneous recovery from multiple physical symptoms with medical qigong therapy.Chen KW, Turner FD.Department of Psychiatry, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA. chenke@umdnj.eduBACKGROUND: It is well known that qigong practice is beneficial to human health, but it is less known, even

2007-12-06T02:11:00.001-08:00

Genomic profiling of neutrophil transcripts in Asian Qigong practitioners: a pilot study in gene regulation by mind-body interaction.Li QZ, Li P, Garcia GE, Johnson RJ, Feng L.Microarray Core, Center for Immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The great similarity of the genomes of humans and other species stimulated

2007-12-06T02:08:00.000-08:00

Effects of qigong on late-stage complex regional pain syndrome.Wu WH, Bandilla E, Ciccone DS, Yang J, Cheng SC, Carner N, Wu Y, Shen R.Pain Management Center, Newark, NJ, USA.CONTEXT: Despite the growing popularity of qigong in the West, few well-controlled studies using a sham master to assess the clinical efficacy of qigong have been conducted. OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of

2007-12-06T02:06:00.001-08:00

Changes in cytokine production in healthy subjects practicing Guolin Qigong : a pilot study.Jones BM.Division of Clinical Immunology, Pathology Department, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong. bmjones@ha.org.hkBACKGROUND: Guolin Qigong is a combination of meditation, controlled breathing and physical movement designed to control the vital energy (qi) of the body and

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Biochemical changes after a qigong program: Lipids, serum enzymes, urea, and creatinine in healthy subjects.Vera FM, Manzaneque JM, Maldonado EF, Carranque GA, Cubero VM, Blanca MJ, Morell M.Department of Psychobiology and Methodology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Malaga, Campus de Teatinos, Malaga, Spain.Background: The aim of the present study was to analyze the effects

2006-08-13T10:10:00.000-07:00

The Ren Meridian (Flow route): The Ren Meridian controls all the Yin Meridians of the body; therefore it is called the "Sea of Yin" Meridian. It is also related to the reproductive and sexual functions. The Ren Meridian arises from Dantian and emerges from the perineum (Huiyin, R. 1). It runs back to curve around the external genitals and reaches the mons pubis. Ascending along the mid-line

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The Liver Meridian of the Foot-Juеуin Flow route: The Liver Meridian of the Foot-Juеуin starts from the side of the tip of the big toe (Dadun, Liv. 1). Running upward along the dorsum of the foot, passing through Zhongfeng (Liv. 4) 1 сun from the center of the ankle, it ascends to the medial side of the knee. It further runs upward along the medial aspect of the thigh to the pubic hair region,

2006-08-13T10:05:00.000-07:00

The Gall Bladder Meridian of the Foot-Shаоуаng (Flow route): The Gall Bladder Meridian of the Foot-Shаоуаng starts from the outer canthus (Tongziliao, G.l), goes obliquely to Tinghui, ascends to the corner of the forehead (Touwei, S. 8), then descends around the back of the ear to Wangu (G. 12). From there, returning to the forehead, it reaches Yangbai (G. 14). It then descends to Fengchi (G.