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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
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