The individuality of Qigong
Qigong works on the body, the mind and the spirit of the practitioner. Also it has a profound effect on their families, and their whole surroundings. Within few weeks after practicing Qigong the practitioner can see results. Some diseases can be cured within short period of time. The feeling of wellbeing is profound, including good sleep, and day time calmness and peace.It is good for all ages, including children and elderly.
Qigong is an ancient Chinese system of “breathing”exercises and mental control of “vital energy”. It is a method by which the practitioner gets physical and mental self-exercise through manifestation of personal initiatives. To achieve this aim, the practitioner must associate his mind, postures, breathing and acts on the whole body.
On one hand, it actively self-regulates the functional activities of the body and maintains a dynamic equilibrium. On the other hand, it enables the body to produce an “energy-storing” reaction, reduce energy consumption and increase energy accumulation. It produces the effects of regulating yin and yang, dredging the channels and collaterals and emits external qi. Practicing the emission of external qi has been very effective in treating many disorders in hospitals in China.
Moxibustion Therapy
A method of applying therapeutic heat produced by ignited moxa wool or roll over the well defined skin surfaces. The moxa is made by an herb called “Artemisia Bulgaris”. Moxibustion has the function of removing obstruction from the channel and regulating the Qi and blood. It regulates the function of the endocrine and nervous system and promotes the function of the immune system. It also promotes the function of the Chong and Ren channels in controlling blood to nourish the fetus and correct improper fetus position. For instance, Wang Wen-shi used moxibustion on Zhiyin (UB67) to treat 2069 pregnant women with malpposition of uterus. One treatment lasting 10-15 minutes was given every day. Four treatments were considered as one course. 90.32% were cured after one to five courses of treatment (1869 cases). Doctors from the third teaching hospital in Guang Zhou recorded 1218 cases of the same problem treated in 12 different hospitals. Their results were 80.2% cured cases. Laboratory research proved that this method can promote secretion from the suprarenal cortex and promotes the movement of the uterus. One hour after moxibustion the fetus movement reached a peak or in the evening of the day that the patient had received the treatment. Yie Qingfang has reported that an effective rate of 88.55 was achieved in treating 260 cases with lactation deficiency, by applying moxibustion on Tanzhong (Ren 17).
Commonly treated conditions:
Based on clinical experience, the World Health Organization advises that over 300 types of illness lend themselves to acupuncture treatment. A partial list includes:
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Food allergies, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, anorexia, peptic ulcer, gastritis, colitis, irritable bowel.
Urogenital disorders
Urinary tract infections, incontinence, prostatitis, sexual dysfunction, infertility.
Gynecological Problems
PMS, menstrual difficulties infertility, fibrocystic disease, menopause problems.
Respiratory Problems
Asthma, emphysema, allergies, chronic bronchitis, sinusitis.
Muscle and Joint Pain
Arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, neck and shoulder pain, whiplash, sciatica, TMJ
Circulatory Disorders
High blood pressure, angina, muscle cramps, anemia, atherosclerosis.
Immune System Disorders
Chronic fatigue syndrome, AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, candidiasis, lupus.
Endocrine Disorders
Diabetes, hyper/hypothyroidism.
Emotional Problems
Stress, insomnia, depression, anxiety.
Addictions
Alcohol, nicotine, sugar, recreational drugs, medications.
Pediatrics
Bedwetting, hyperactivity, asthma.
Ancient but Still Alive
The Inner Classic of the Yellow Emperor is the Source of all Chinese Medical Theory. Complied by unknown authors between 300 and 100 B.C., it is the oldest of the Chinese medical texts. Acupuncture was introduced to Korea and Japan during the period 420-589 A.D. The first book about acupuncture, translated into Dutch and Latin, appeared in the West during the 15th Century.
Europeans, most notably the French, have been involved in acupuncture therapy for the last 300 years.
Acupuncture has been known in the United States for hundreds of years as well. Benjamin Franklin, during his career as Ambassador to France in 1781, received acupuncture treatments and even did experiments with it. After Nixon visited China in 1972, widespread interest in this healing art was revived in the United States.
