Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Disease

Abstract

Qigong has been around for more than 4,000 years. It contains aspects of martial arts, philosophy, theology, mindfulness, meditation, exercise, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is a subfield of both tai chi and health economics. Practicing qigong exercises on a regular basis can improve health and cause the body to function more efficiently. Thus, it is also a subfield of applied microeconomics in the sense that it increases efficiency. Numerous medical studies have been done on the effect of qigong and tai chi on various health conditions. The present paper presents a brief overview of some recent applications of qigong to the treatment of various diseases.

The Effect of Qigong Exercise on State Anxiety Levels of Inpatients in Psychiatric Wards: A Randomized Controlled Study

“…Currently, the clinical application of Qigong exercise is primarily con ned to outpatient settings for individuals with depression or anxiety. [19][20][21][22][23] Advocates of this exercise assert that it aids in blood pressure and sleep regulation, augments muscle strength, and alleviates anxiety and depression levels in patients with anxiety disorders, major depression, post-traumatic stress disorders, and burn-out syndrome (Abbott&Lavretsky, 2013; Guo et.al.,2018;Oh et. al.,2013).…”

“…Qigong exercise, integrating mindfulness and meditative movement, is an ancient Chinese medical practice for relaxation, stress reduction, diversion from negative thoughts, enhanced blood ow, and improved emotional wellbeing (Motivala et al,2006;Niles et.al.,2022) Qigong exercise encompasses ve key elements: Visualization, meditation, relaxation, deep breathing, and energy (Qi) circulation. Approximately 60 million individuals in China presently engage in daily Qigong exercise (Chang et.al.,2018;McGee, 2021). Studies comparing Qigong exercise with PMR indicated that while the former was more effective in somatic effects, the latter demonstrated greater prominence in psychological effects (Alizadeh et al,2013;Georgiev et al,2012;Petruzzello et al,1991).…”

“…Additionally, it was shown that Qigong exercise enhanced diaphragmatic breathing and reduced anxiety and depression levels in patients (McGee, 2021;Niles et.al.,2022;Pilkington &Wieland, 2020;Xu et.al.,2022) Despite the widely accepted positive impact of Qigong exercise on psychological well-being, its use in outpatient and inpatient psychiatric settings remains limited (Abbott&Lavretsky, 2013; Lavretsky et.al., 2011;Zaprutko et.al.,2020). Currently, the clinical application of Qigong exercise is primarily con ned to outpatient settings for individuals with depression or anxiety.…”

“…Alizadeh et al,2013; Arikan, 2022; Broocks et al,1998; Chang et.al.,2018; McGee, 2021; Motivala et al,2006; Niles et.al.,2022;Petruzzello et al,1991). However, it is widely recommended that Qigong exercises be performed 1-3 times a week for several weeks to reduce trait anxiety(Arikan, 2022; Chang et.al.,2018;McGee, 2021; Niles et.al.,2022). In order to reduce the level of state anxiety, it was stated that it is su cient to perform the exercises once for at least 40 minutes(Alizadeh et al,2013;Broocks et al,1998;Petruzzello et al,1991).…”

What Does ChatGPT Think about the Scientification of Yijing?

“…Additionally, there are some literature works that touch upon Chinese culture utilizing ChatGPT. [3] However, these existing publications only scratch the surface of the topic. For example, one publication engages in dialogue with ChatGPT, focusing on the strengths and limitations of qualitative exchanges.…”