What is Qi Gong?
Qi Gong is a time-tested technique of using energy to heal the body. It works on the same scientific principle as acupuncture and is often used in conjunction with it to prolong the benefit of treatment. Qi Gong aims to prevent disease by strengthening the internal organs of the body such as the liver, kidneys and lungs. Some people call it moving meditation; others describe it as a Chinese yoga. The Shaolin Temple defines it as a science of the mind and body, and it is a practice they have tried for more than fifteen hundred years.
Who does it?
In China it is practiced by millions of people of all ages and from all walks of life.
College students regularly practice Qi Gong before studying to help with their concentration.
Businessmen and women practice to optimize their energy and focus.
Famous Chinese actors and celebrities do Qi Gong to help them look and feel younger.
Fan Lao Huan Tong’s Retired Practice: Reversing Old Age and Returning to Youth
As China opens up, Qi Gong is becoming more widespread:
“The face of exercise is changing. Rather than relentlessly pursuing a sculpted physique, people are pursuing longevity, reducing stress, and improving health through mind-body practices like qi gong. Lean, toned muscles so that they understand that the internal health of the body is as important as the external health “.
New York Times, April 2007
Changes the functional age of the body.
One of the most important antioxidant enzymes in the body is called superoxide dismutase (SOD). SOD protects cells against damage from superoxide, a highly toxic free radical. Superoxide is a reactive variety of oxygen that can cause aging of body tissues, including wrinkles and changes in skin pigmentation, in the same way that exposure to air causes food to rot or turn rancid. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is produced naturally by the body, but its activity decreases with age. SOD is often called an anti-aging enzyme because it is believed to destroy free radicals that can cause aging. Scientific research in elderly doctors has shown that after practicing Qig ong, the level of SOD increases dramatically and superoxide decreases.
Prevent the loss of bone mass that commonly occurs in middle-aged women.
At the Department of Applied Mathematics at Chung-Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, Taiwan, a study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a 12-week Baduanjin qigong training program in preventing bone loss in middle-aged women. . The experimental group received a 12-week Baduanjin qi gong training program, while the control group did not. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and bone mineral density (BMD) were measured before and after the intervention. The results showed significant differences in IL-6 (t = -5.19, p