Benefits
of Self-Healing Qigong
Experimental evidence suggests the following healing effects
of qigong exercises and meditations.
Cardiovascular
lower resting heart rate; normalized EKG, blood pressure,
and cholesterol levels
Respiratory
slower respiratory rate, improves gaseous exchange, significant
benefits for asthma & bronchitis
Immune System
better targeting of antigens, significant anti-cancer effect
Circulation
improves microcirculation, prevents vascular spasms, very
helpful for angina, migraine, and Reynaud's Syndrome (cold
hands & feet)
Brain
improves cerebral blood flow, less incidence of stroke; reduction
in frequency and intensity of seizure disorders; slow, high
amplitude brainwaves suggest relaxed and integrated state
of consciousness
Musculoskeletal
improves posture, balance, strength, stamina, flexibility
Chronic Pain
significant pain reduction from all causes, including injury,
surgery, arthritis, fibromyalgia
Mental Health
decreases: stress response, Type A, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive,
depression. Improves memory and interpersonal sensitivity
Longevity
improves: blood pressure, vital capacity, cholesterol and
hormone levels, kidney function, mental acuity, vision and
hearing, skin elasticity, bone density, immune function,
digestion, balance, flexibility, strength, libido. Destroys
free radicals (major cause of tissue degeneration) by stimulating
activity of superoxide dismutase |
