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What concepts does Chinese medicine share with qigong?
Traditional Chinese medicine also shares many of the central concepts of qigong, such as the patterns of energy flow in the body. acupuncture and acupressure use the same points on the body that qigong seeks to stimulate.
What are some good journal sources of information on qigong?
Golden, Jane. "Qigong and Tai Chi as Energy Medicine." Share Guide (November-December 2001): 37.
How are qigong breathing techniques used in the West?
The breathing techniques of qigong are being studied intensively by Western physicians as of 2003 as a form of therapy for anxiety-related problems and for disorders involving the vocal cords.
What is the philosophy of qigong?
In qigong philosophy, mind and body are not separated as they often are in Western medicine. In qigong, the mind is present in all parts of the body, and the mind can be used to move qi throughout the body.
Where can one learn about Qigong?
Once can learn about Qigong in a variety of different ways. Once can approach associations such as the Qigong Institute or the National Qigong Association, read Qigong books, or learn from an instructor.
Where does qigong originate?
Qigong originated before recorded history. Scholars estimate qigong to be as old as 5,000-7,000 years.
How does traditional Chinese medicine treat cancer?
Traditional Chinese medicine uses acupuncture, acupressure massage, herbal remedies, and movement therapies like t'ai chi and qigong to treat cancer.
What actors and actresses appeared in Yijing Qigong - 2009?
The cast of Yijing Qigong - 2009 includes: Suzanne Friedman as Qigong Master
How do you pronounce qigong?
Qigong is pronounced as "chee gong."
When does western medicine date back to?
Western medicine dates back to ancient Greece. Hippocrates is known as the "father of medicine".
Which would not be a part of traditional Chinese medicine?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) primarily includes practices such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and qigong. Western medical practices like surgery, pharmacology with synthetic drugs, or modern diagnostic techniques such as MRI and CT scans would not be considered part of TCM. Additionally, treatments that focus solely on symptoms without considering the holistic balance of the body, such as some forms of allopathic medicine, would also fall outside TCM principles.
How long has qigong been around?
Scholars estimate qigong to be as old as 5,000-7,000 years old.
