Retrospective survey on therapeutic efficacy of Qigong in Korea

Qigong is a complementary intervention for preventing and curing disease, and protecting and improving health through regulation of body and mind. Recently, we have been studying the psychoneuroimmunological effects of Qigong on the promotion of health. However, there are not many studies on the therapeutic efficacy of Qigong on various symptoms in Korea, hence the need to survey the clinical efficacy of Qigong. To evaluate the impact of Qigong in health care we categorized its effectiveness on the basis of ten years of subjects' memoranda. Among the 768 subjects, the motivation for doing Qigong was mostly to attend to health problems (81.5%), and males were more likely to use Qigong than females. The most improved symptoms were associated with psychological and musculoskeletal problems. Furthermore 66.9% of subjects reported improvements of perceived physical health and 40.3% of perceived psychological health. Other symptoms reduced by Qigong were pain (43.1%), fatigue (22.1%), and insomnia (8.7%). Wound healing was also surveyed (n = 332), and 84% of respondents reported improvement in recovery time, 66.6% reported reduced inflammation after Qigong and 50.3% reported no scarring as compared to before. In addition, 59.9% of respondents reported an increase in resistance to the common cold after four months of Qigong. The limitation of the study is that it is a retrospective survey on the basis of trainees' experiences of Qigong. Although this may constitute a potential bias, the study despite its limitations does provide precious empirical evidence of the effectiveness of Qigong.     

The aerobic capacity and ventilatory efficiency during exercise in Qigong and Tai Chi Chuan practitioners

The objective of this study was to compare cardiorespiratory responses to exercise among older Qigong participants, Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) practitioners and normal sedentary controls during cycle ergometry. Thirty-six community-dwelling men with a mean age of 59.1 +/- 6.6 years participated in this study. Each group (Qigong, TCC and control) included 12 subjects with matched age and body size. The Qigong group practiced Qigong regularly for 2.3 +/- 1.5 years; the TCC group practiced Yang TCC for 4.7 +/- 2.3 years. Heart rate (HR) responses were measured during the practice of Qigong and TCC. Additionally, breath-by-breath measurement of cardiorespiratory function was performed during the incremental exercise of leg cycling. The mean HR during Qigong and TCC practice was 91 +/- 5 bpm and 129 +/- 7 bpm, respectively. At the peak exercise and the ventilatory threshold (VeT), TCC group displayed highest oxygen uptake (VO2), O2 pulse and work rate among the three groups. The Qigong group also showed higher oxygen uptake and O2 pulse than the control group. At the same relative exercise intensity, the Qigong group had the highest tidal volume among the three groups. In conclusion, Qigong and TCC show a beneficial effect to aerobic capacity in older individuals, but TCC displays a better training effect than Qigong due to its higher exercise intensity. However, Qigong can enhance breathing efficiency during exercise due to the training effect of diaphragmatic breathing.     

不同养生功法对2型糖尿病患者MMPI的影响

目的 观察不同养生功法对2型糖尿病的辅助治疗作用以及心理影响.方法 将108例2型糖尿病患者随机分为动功组、动静组、静功组和对照组4组,动功采用八段锦,静功采用放松功.动功组在常规治疗基础上练习1 h八段锦:动静组在常规治疗基础上前半小时练习八段锦,后半小时练习放松功;静功组在常规治疗基础上练习1 h放松功;对照组按常规治疗,不加干预.所有入组患者在练功前、练功2个月、练功4个月测量明尼苏达多项人格测验量表(MMPI),得到完整病例94例,动功组24例、动静组25例、静功组22例和对照组23例.结果 前3组练功两个月时,与对照组差别不明显,练功4个月时,静功组MMPI中的社会内向因子显著优于对照组(P=0.029);动静组MMPI中的精神病态、精神衰弱、精神分裂因子明显改善(分别为P=0.010、P=0.020、P=0.017);静功组MMPI中的癔病、精神病态、偏执因子显著改善(P=0.026、P=0.033、P=0.035).结论 动功、动静结合、静功,功法不同,效果有一定差异.静功和动静功结合训练可能对部分人格倾向具有一定改善作用.     

Effects of Qigong on blood pressure,blood pressure determinants and ventilatory function in middle-aged patients with essential hypertension

This study was designed to measure changes in blood pressure (BP), urinary catecholamines and ventilatory functions of patients with mild essential hypertension after 10 weeks of Qigong (Shuxinpingxuegong). Fifty-eight patients volunteered to participate in this study and were randomly divided into either a Qigong group (n = 29), or a control group (n = 29). Systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly in the Qigong group such that both became significantly lower after 10 weeks in the Qigong than in the control group. Also, there was a significant reduction of norepinephrine, metanephrine and epinephrine compared to baseline values in the Qigong group. The ventilatory functions, forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume per sec, were increased in the Qigong group but not the control. These results suggest that Qigong may stabilize the sympathetic nervous system is effective in modulating levels of urinary catecholamines and BP positively, and in improving ventilatory functions in mildly hypertensive middle-aged patients.     

几种气功调息形式下的心率变异特点

应用R-R间期频谱分析方法观察了4种不同气功调息方式对心率变异的影响。对26名受试者的实验结果表明,不同调息方式有着不同的调息谱峰,当气功调息处于A、B和C形式时,其高频峰幅增大,低频(2)/高频比值(LF2/HF)下降,意味着迷走神经活动增强;而当气功处于调息形式D时,则其峰幅下降,LF2/HF增大,反映交感神经活动增强。提示气功能够通过对呼吸形式的直接控制来达到对内脏功能的间接调节目的。     

气功治疗心血管疾病的基本方法

治疗心血管疾病的气功疗法分自我练功法和医师施功法两部分。自我练功法要根据疾病的种类，病情的严重程度，患者对气功疗法的接受能力及功法的组合原则来选择具体功法，而患者能否进入适当的练功境界是取得疗效的关键。     

fMRI study of pain reaction in the brain under state of "Qigong"

In this study, 4 male Qigong masters (aged 60 +/- 12) who had Qigong practicing experience for more than 30 years were tested. By using the technique of fMRI, the change of brain function under the state of Qigong was observed through the peripheral pain stimulation generated by potassium penetrating method. The fMRI examination was running on a GE signa VH/3.0 T MRI machine and block design was used. The test was repeated several times, which was carried out before and 15 min after Qigong practicing. The heart and respiration rate of these 4 Qigong masters were monitored during the whole test. SPM2 was used for the data analysis, and the result showed that before Qigong practicing, besides SI and SII-insula regions, many other Brodmann areas, the cigulate cortex, the thalamus, and the cerebellum were all activated, while 15 min after that, the activated areas were decreased obviously, which were mainly at the SII-insula region and some other Brodmann areas. Since the SII-insula region was activated in both of these two states, further analysis of the response curve was focused on it. Its response amplitude under the state of Qigong (3.5%) was greater than that before Qigong (1.2%). Our result indicated that the main manifestation of brain functional change under Qigong was functional suppressing, but in some particular regions such as SII-insula region in our study, the response amplitude was increased. Further study of the exact physiological mechanism of Qigong is needed.     

气功入静状态下的人格重塑技术——中医系统心理疗法(SPT)之七

目的 介绍气功入静状态下的人格重塑技术,以丰富现代临床的心理治疗.方法 在整理治疗经验的基础上,介绍气功入静状态下的人格重塑技术.结果 气功入静状态下的人格重塑技术通过一系列技术实现人格改变.结论 气功入静状态下的人格重塑技术有较强的临床应用价值.     

气功入静状态下的情志干预技术——中医系统心理疗法(SPT)之一

目的 介绍一种适合于中国文化背景和中国人心理特点的心理治疗技术与具体操作方法,以丰富现代l临床的心理治疗.方法 在整理治疗经验的基础上,介绍中医系统心理疗法中一项具体的操作技术.结果 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术是中医系统心理疗法(SPT)中的一项具体应用技术,经过二十多年的创新与经验积累,己逐步规范,趋于成熟.结论 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术有较强的临床应用价值.     

气功入静状态下的情志干预技术——中医系统心理疗法(SPT)之一

目的 介绍一种适合于中国文化背景和中国人心理特点的心理治疗技术与具体操作方法,以丰富现代l临床的心理治疗.方法 在整理治疗经验的基础上,介绍中医系统心理疗法中一项具体的操作技术.结果 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术是中医系统心理疗法(SPT)中的一项具体应用技术,经过二十多年的创新与经验积累,己逐步规范,趋于成熟.结论 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术有较强的临床应用价值.     

气功入静状态下的情志干预技术——中医系统心理疗法(SPT)之一

目的 介绍一种适合于中国文化背景和中国人心理特点的心理治疗技术与具体操作方法,以丰富现代l临床的心理治疗.方法 在整理治疗经验的基础上,介绍中医系统心理疗法中一项具体的操作技术.结果 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术是中医系统心理疗法(SPT)中的一项具体应用技术,经过二十多年的创新与经验积累,己逐步规范,趋于成熟.结论 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术有较强的临床应用价值.     

郭林新气功及中药汤剂对确诊肿瘤患者心理状态影响问卷调查

[目的]调查确诊肿瘤患者心理状态及气功、中药汤剂干预作用。[方法]使用前瞻性设计问卷调查方法,对39例用中药汤剂、郭林新气功干预的门诊肿瘤患者按基本情况、癌种、生存时间、焦虑及抑郁评分(采用汉密顿焦虑、抑郁评分表评分)、服用中药、练习气功、肿瘤分期(术后无癌为早期,未手术或术后复发、转移及双重癌为中晚期)、治疗、失眠、练习气功后自我感觉情况、KPS评分等问卷调查,评价心理(焦虑、抑郁)状态。[结果]生存期1~5年患者焦虑、抑郁人数最多,长期郭林新气功锻炼及服用中药汤剂后焦虑、抑郁人数减少,中晚期患者较早期更容易产生焦虑、抑郁。[结论]长期生存肿瘤患者会出现焦虑、抑郁症状,需要接受综合治疗,长期服用中药汤剂联合气功锻炼可以减轻患者负面情绪,提高生存质量。     

上海市1784名健身气功习练人群SF-36量表的调查研究

目的：调研上海市健身气功习练人群的生命质量和习练健身气功的健康效益。方法：采用SF-36量表为主．问卷调查1784名上海市各区县健身气功习练者的一般情况、习练水平以及生命质量,并与上海市浦东新区2006年正常人群SF-36调查结果进行统计比较。结果：SF-36的八个健康维度,除PF和MH之外,习练健身气功人群的GH、RP、BP、VT、SF、RE等维度的终得分显著高于正常人群常模（p〈0．01或p〈0．05）,并且其健康效益在学练层次、习练频次和＊-7练时间上存在着一定的量效关系。结论：持续地习练健身气功有助于全面提高中老年人的身心健康和生命质量,值得进一步推广和普及。     

Qigong--Chinese breathing exercise

Qigong is an ancient Chinese breathing exercise with meditation which is being developed today for therapy of chronic illnesses in the People's Republic of China. It is claimed to cure gastric ulcers, hypertension, anxiety neurosis, otitis media, cancer and has even been used as a form of anaesthesia. Although the physiological effects produced by Qigong resemble those of meditation, there are certain features that are unique and often mysterious. Research in the future may prove Qigong to be a useful adjunct in the practice of medicine.     

气功入静状态下的情志干预技术——中医系统心理疗法(SPT)之一

目的 介绍一种适合于中国文化背景和中国人心理特点的心理治疗技术与具体操作方法,以丰富现代l临床的心理治疗.方法 在整理治疗经验的基础上,介绍中医系统心理疗法中一项具体的操作技术.结果 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术是中医系统心理疗法(SPT)中的一项具体应用技术,经过二十多年的创新与经验积累,己逐步规范,趋于成熟.结论 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术有较强的临床应用价值.     

气功入静状态下的情志干预技术——中医系统心理疗法(SPT)之一

目的 介绍一种适合于中国文化背景和中国人心理特点的心理治疗技术与具体操作方法,以丰富现代l临床的心理治疗.方法 在整理治疗经验的基础上,介绍中医系统心理疗法中一项具体的操作技术.结果 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术是中医系统心理疗法(SPT)中的一项具体应用技术,经过二十多年的创新与经验积累,己逐步规范,趋于成熟.结论 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术有较强的临床应用价值.     

气功入静状态下的情志干预技术——中医系统心理疗法(SPT)之一

目的 介绍一种适合于中国文化背景和中国人心理特点的心理治疗技术与具体操作方法,以丰富现代l临床的心理治疗.方法 在整理治疗经验的基础上,介绍中医系统心理疗法中一项具体的操作技术.结果 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术是中医系统心理疗法(SPT)中的一项具体应用技术,经过二十多年的创新与经验积累,己逐步规范,趋于成熟.结论 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术有较强的临床应用价值.     

气功入静状态下的情志干预技术——中医系统心理疗法(SPT)之一

目的 介绍一种适合于中国文化背景和中国人心理特点的心理治疗技术与具体操作方法,以丰富现代l临床的心理治疗.方法 在整理治疗经验的基础上,介绍中医系统心理疗法中一项具体的操作技术.结果 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术是中医系统心理疗法(SPT)中的一项具体应用技术,经过二十多年的创新与经验积累,己逐步规范,趋于成熟.结论 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术有较强的临床应用价值.     

气功入静状态下的情志干预技术——中医系统心理疗法(SPT)之一

目的 介绍一种适合于中国文化背景和中国人心理特点的心理治疗技术与具体操作方法,以丰富现代l临床的心理治疗.方法 在整理治疗经验的基础上,介绍中医系统心理疗法中一项具体的操作技术.结果 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术是中医系统心理疗法(SPT)中的一项具体应用技术,经过二十多年的创新与经验积累,己逐步规范,趋于成熟.结论 气功入静状态下的情志干预技术有较强的临床应用价值.     

气功入静状态下的人际关系调整技术——中医系统心理疗法(SPT)之六

目的 介绍气功入静状态下的人际关系调整技术与具体操作方法,以丰富现代临床的心理治疗.方法 在整理治疗经验的基础上,介绍中医系统心理疗法中一项具体的有关气功入静状态下的人际关系调整技术操作方法.结果 气功入静状态下的人际关系调整技术是气功入静状态下的中医系统心理疗法(SPT疗法)技术体系中的一项具体应用技术,经多年积累已逐步规范,趋于成熟.结论 气功入静状态下的人际关系调整技术有较强的临床应用价值.