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Qigong Institute Commentary on “Mind-Body and Relaxation Research Focus” collection

[East-West Perspectives] The Qigong Institute Commentary on “Mind-Body and Relaxation Research Focus” collection by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. (www.novapublishers.com) Tom Rogers The fundamental problem with the current medical model is that it is based only on the visible sources of diseases. … Continue reading

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Scientific Qi Exploration-15a

Psychological Effects of Qigong Practice © Marty Eisen, Ph.D. 1.  Introduction The concept of stress and its deleterious effects were introduced in (1).  Some beneficial effects of Qigong and Tai Chi on stress and its related signs, syndromes or diseases, … Continue reading

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Method of Self Healing – Laughter Therapy

Laughter Therapy Kathy Chan, MBA Laughter is a behavior that we are all familiar with and have personal experience with.  So, what is Laughter Therapy?  It is the act of consciously practicing laughter.  What are the therapeutic effects of Laughter … Continue reading

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Mind-Body Medicine Research Update

Neurofeedback-enhanced gamma brainwaves from the prefrontal cortical region of meditators and non-meditators and associated subjective experiences.  J Altern Complement Med. 2011 Feb;17(2):109-15. Epub 2011 Feb 8. by Rubik B. from Institute for Frontier Science, Oakland, CA 94611-2802, USA. brubik@earthlink.net OBJECTIVES:  … Continue reading

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Scientific Qi Exploration (11)- Qigong and the Respiratory System

Scientific Qi Exploration, Part 11 Qigong and the Respiratory System Marty Eisen Ph. D. 1. Introduction An outline of respiration will be given to help understand some of the presented topics. The muscles used for breathing are the diaphragm, which … Continue reading

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Scientific Qi Exploration – Part 7

Electromagnetic Effects of Qigong Practice on the Body Martin Eisen, Ph.D. [This series of “scientific Qi exploration” by Dr. Eisen was originally published in Qi Dao e-journal since 2008.  Click HERE to see a list of other articles posted or … Continue reading

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Scientific Qi Exploration-13(c)- Qigong and Immunity

Scientific Qi Exploration-Part 13(c) Qigong and Immune System Martin Eisen, Ph.D. [You may want to read the previous articles on this topic before you read the third one in this series.  here is the link to 13(a) and 13(b).] 1. … Continue reading

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Mind-Body Medicine Research Update

Tai Chi exercise in patients with chronic heart failure: a randomized clinical trial. Arch Intern Med. 2011 Apr 25;171(8):750-7.  Yeh GY, McCarthy EP, Wayne PM, Stevenson LW, Wood MJ, Forman D, Davis RB, Phillips RS. From Division of General Medicine … Continue reading

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Mind-Body Medicine Research Update

Mind-Body Medicine Research Update . The effect of breathing exercises on the fatigue levels of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.  Acta Med Indones. 2011; 43(1):29-33. By Zakerimoghadam M, Tavasoli K, Nejad AK, Khoshkesht S.  from  Tehran University of Medical … Continue reading

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Mind-Body Medicine Research Update (Pilot study 2/11)

Mind-Body Medicine Research Updates Qigong versus Exercise versus no Therapy for Patients with Chronic Neck Pain – a Randomized Controlled Trial.  Spine. 2010 Dec 20; by Rendant D, Pach D, Lüdtke R, Reisshauer A, Willich S, Witt CM. from Institute … Continue reading

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