Acute Effects of <i>ChunDoSunBup</i> Qi-training on Blood Concentrations of TSH, Calcitonin, PTH and Thyroid Hormones in Elderly Subjects

Lee, Myeong Soo; Kang, Chang Won; Shin, Yong Sub; Huh, Hwa Jeong; Ryu, Hoon; Park, Jea-Hwang; Chung, Hun‐Taeg

doi:10.1142/s0192415x98000312

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“…Qi-therapy also reduced the level of pain and blood pressure, and increased in vitro NK cell function (Lee et al, 2001a-c, and1998b). From the results of the present study, we can hypothesize that Qi therapy may decrease SNS activity and thus affect immune cells.…”

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Effects of Qigong on Immune Cells

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The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of two acute Qigong interventions (Qi-training and Qi-therapy) on immune cells. The Qigong interventions were compared with placebo training and placebo therapy in which no attempt was made to gather or move Qi. Immune cell numbers were measured pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention and 1 or 2 hours post-intervention. White blood cells increased significantly 2 hours after actual Qi-training (p < 0.05) but not sham training compared with pre-intervention There were significant increases in lymphocytes 2 hours after actual but not sham Qi-training (p < 0.05) and monocyte numbers were significantly increased immediately after both actual Qi-training (p < 0.01) and sham training (p < 0.05). NK cell numbers decreased significantly both immediately after Qi-training and after sham movements done without concomitant Qi-training (p < 0.01). There were no significant effects on neutrophils. Actual Qi-therapy but not sham therapy increased monocyte numbers immediately after Qi-therapy, and lymphocytes increased more after real than after sham therapy. Neutrophils were again little changed The data indicate that a single Qigong intervention can increase the monocyte and lymphocyte numbers.

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“…Three studies investigated the effects of Qigong on psychological health of older adults. Lee and colleagues (M. S. Lee, Jeong, Oh, Ryu, & Chung, 1998;M. S. Lee, Kang, et al, 1998) at Wonkwang University in Korea used a cross-sectional design with 41 participants in the control group and a total of 123 participants in the intervention group.…”

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Qigong as a Therapeutic Intervention With Older Adults

Kemp¹

2004

J Holist Nurs

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The use of complementary therapies in the United States is growing. One complementary therapy that has received little attention in the nursing literature is Qigong. Qigong is the cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine and consists of gentle flowing body movements, breathing, and quieting the mind. Qigong facilitates the movement of qi, the vital life energy, throughout the body, thereby enhancing health and healing disease. Preliminary research indicates that Qigong may be an effective complementary therapy for promoting health and wellness in older adults and an effective adjuvant intervention for managing chronic conditions in older adults. This article provides an overview of Qigong, reviews the English-language research literature on the therapeutic effects of Qigong, discusses the implications of Qigong as a complementary therapy for older adults, and suggests directions for further research on the use of Qigong as a therapeutic approach for older adults.

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“…It is known that physical exercise triggers a series of physiological responces involving stimulating the release of growth hormone which has direct or indirect anabolic effect or mediated by insulin-like growth factor [19][20][21][22]. Additionally, there are some studies showing an increased plazma levels of thyroid hormones during physical activity [23].…”

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Diagnosis and treatment of osteopenia

Karagüzel

Holick

2010

Rev Endocr Metab Disord

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Osteopenia is a term to define bone density that is not normal but also not as low as osteoporosis. By definition from the World Health Organization osteopenia is defined by bone densitometry as a T score -1 to -2.5. There are many causes for osteopenia including calcium and vitamin D deficiency and inactivity. Genetics plays an important role in a person's bone mineral density and often Caucasian women with a thin body habitus who are premenopausal are found to have osteopenia. Correction of calcium and vitamin D deficiency and walking 3 to 5 miles a week can often improve bone density in the hip and spine. There are a variety of pharmaceutical agents that have been recommended for the treatment of osteopenia and osteoporosis including hormone replacement therapy, selective estrogen receptor modulator therapy, anti-resorptive therapy. In addition patients with osteoporosis who have failed anti-resorptive therapy can have a significant improvement in their bone density with anabolic therapy.

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Acute Effects of ChunDoSunBup Qi-training on Blood Concentrations of TSH, Calcitonin, PTH and Thyroid Hormones in Elderly Subjects

Cited by 12 publications

References 27 publications

Effects of Qigong on Immune Cells

Effects of Qigong on Immune Cells

Qigong as a Therapeutic Intervention With Older Adults

Diagnosis and treatment of osteopenia

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