Category Archives: Qigong

Mind-Body Research Updates

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Kevin Chen

[Research Update] Mind-Body Medicine Research Updates Compiled by Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. Meditation-based treatment yielding immediate relief for meditation-naïve migraineurs.  Pain Manag Nurs. 2014 Mar;15(1):36-40. By Tonelli ME, Wachholtz AB. Meditation is gaining popularity as an effective means of managing … Continue reading →

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Call for your support to research

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Kevin Chen

Has Taiji, qigong or meditation made a difference in your health? Have you wondered how meditation and qigong healing works? Are you considering making a tax-deductible contribution by year-end? Would you like more people to benefit from meditation and qigong … Continue reading →

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Qigong Institute Founder Ken Sancier Dies

Posted on October 16, 2013 by GuestWriter

[Qigong News] QIGONG INSTITUTE FOUNDER & CEO KEN SANCIER DIES Tom Rogers (President, Qigong Institute, Inc.) Los Altos, California. August 11, 2013 – Dr. Ken Sancier, the founder of the non-profit Qigong Institute (http://www.qigonginstitute.org), has passed away at age 93. Dr. … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Do Qigong

Posted on October 16, 2013 by GuestWriter

You Can’t Do Qigong By Rodney Owens One simply can’t do Qigong.  The thing that we are looking for, the experience of Qi flow, the “Qigong State” if you will, is not something that can be acquired by doing.  It … Continue reading →

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Qigong For Veterans

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Echow

Qigong For Veterans      Dr. Effie Chow is trying to start free nationwide wellness programs for veterans, and also teach interested veterans a new vocation.  This program requires no special clothing, equipment or space and so is easily implemented … Continue reading →

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Is Qigong For You?

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Arosenfeld

Is Qigong For You? by Arthur Rosenfeld If you’ve traveled to China, you’ve likely encountered senior citizens flapping their arms early in the morning in public parks, or perhaps squatting, walking, singing or dancing in groups, twisting waists and wiggling … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi and Qigong: Practice of Mindfulness

Posted on May 12, 2012 by MelissaMoore

[Techniques of Better Medicine] Tai Chi and Qigong: Practice of Mindfulness by Brian Knack   There is a saying in Taijiquan (Tai Chi), “We use the body, but we practice the mind”. This is true right from the very start … Continue reading →

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Qigong Master: My Life and Secret Teachings

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Sal Casano

[Book Review] Qigong Master: My Life and Secret Teachings by Robert Peng with Rafael Nasser Softcover. 332 pp. $28.00 Rainbow Tree Publishing, New York.  2010 ISBN:  978-0-9828465-9-9 Reviewed by  Salvatore Casano, R.N., Ph.D. This is a beautifully written and illustrated … Continue reading →

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Staying Motivated in a Body/Mind/Spirit Practice

Posted on March 15, 2012 by NanLu

[Ask Dr. Lu] Staying Motivated in a Body/Mind/Spirit Practice by Nan Lu, OMD, L.Ac. Question: I have been practicing Qigong for almost half a year. At the beginning, I was very motivated, but now I feel it’s getting repetitive—I do … Continue reading →

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Mind-Body Medicine Research Update (March 2012)

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Kevin Chen

[Research Update] Tai chi and postural stability in patients with Parkinson’s disease. The New England Journal of Medicine.  2012 Feb 9;366(6):511-9. by Li F, Harmer P, Fitzgerald K, Eckstrom E, Stock R, Galver J, Maddalozzo G, Batya SS.  from Oregon … Continue reading →

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