Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6 lems. For many this has been their first contact with qigong,and they go on to seek training in qigong. Thus this has also fostered a new wave of learning qigong in Australia. This pre- cisely had been what I had hoped for when I first made these tapes. Five years ago when the Jack Qigong Healing and Research Centre was set up in Aus- tralia: as the first of its kind in the country,I was very glad to find that the patients responded very well to the healing, with 98 per cent positive results and approximately 80% very good response. This is indicative of the results in back pain of various kind treating over six hun- dred patients in this area, with three cases avoiding surgery. My healing is mainly by sending the healing qi through the mind. The effect of the qi message in the tape on the patient is the same as that when sent by the qigong master in the same room with the patient. The benefit of it that gi healing is no | longer restricted to the time and place the master is available. Also the music itself increases | the effect helping to balance the emotions. Some assisting indirectly in the healing balancing | the emotions and harmonising, while others deal directly with qi flow in the body and have a marked effect,as bringing about expansion of the chest and bringing sleep to the patient. We are planning to other countries ,so that it may play an ever bigger role in saving peo- ple from their trauma and illnesses and help more and more people come into contact with qigong. 2—30 A SURVEY OF 100 DOCTORS USING SIMULATED QI | GONG IN THE USA | Yuan Zhifu ; Family Acupuncture Center,San Clemente,CA 92672,USA Many thousands of treatments are provided every month by doctors across America us-_ ing a simulator of emitted qi. The results, while not as dramatic as those of the leading gqi- | gong imasters in China sare none-the-less ,consistently valuable to the recovery of a wide vari- ety of patients. A study of these results reveals similarities and differences between the emit- ted qi from a master and that from the simulated qigong device. The device used was developed at the China National Institute of TV and Electro Acous- tics and is marketed in the USA under the name “Infratonic QGM.” Unlike the emitted qi fromia master, simulated qi is consistent from machine to machine and from treatment to treatment. This allows us to analyze the observations of many doctors who use the device to | draw conclusions as to_how it varies from that of qigong masters and how it can be best used | ina medical setting. The following is based on a survey of more than 100 doctors who use the simulator regularly in their practice. Conclusions are as follows; 1. Patients feel very relaxed after using the simulator,supporting the findings of Professor Liu Guolong as presented in the First World Conference for Acedemic Exchange of Medical “144 Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6
Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6 Qigong (FWCAEMQG) which showed that, like the emitted qi,the simulated qi creates a state of enhanced alpha power spectrum in the EEG. Alpha is known to be related to deep re- laxation and focused concentration. 2. Patients report that they obtain greater energy and clarity of thinking. Specific symptoms diagnosed as qi deficiency ,such as difficult breathing and chronic bronchitis (deficient lung- qi) and nausea and diarrhea (deficient digestive gi), were consistently relieved of these symptoms. This supports both the contention that qi can be transferred to patients and that the device simulates an aspect of the emitted qi. 3. Doctors consistently reported that the simulator softened muscles , facilitating the reposi- tioning of vertebrae and deep muscle manipulation. They also reported that vertebrae reposi- tioned in this way were more likely to remain correctly positioned. This is an example of neu- ro-muscular re-education and might be attributed to facilitation of nerve communication to the brain achieved by the simulated qi. 4, While there have been many reports of relief from pain and nausea in cancer patients ,the simulator is usually used with other therapies ,so no conclusions can be drawn as to its effec- tiveness. Thus the findings of Professor Feng Lida as reported in (FWCAEMQG) that simu- lated gi can be effective in treating leukemia in rats were not supported in this survey of clini- cal applications. 5. Patients suffering from chronic fatigue and opportunistic infection have consistently shown improvement using the simulator. This supports the results or Dr. Lu Yanfang, the inventor of the device, that antibody production was several times higher in rabbits treated with the simulator than in the control group. Summary; While the magnitude of the improvements was generally less than reported by the famous qigong masters in China, there is a distinct shortage of masters in the USA,and thus, most Americans must settle for a lesser therapy. A second deficiency of the simulator is that it lacks diagnostic capabilities. While a qigong master can often pinpoint a disease and direct the emitted gi precisely as required for optimal healing,a simulation device is simply a tool. Despite its limitations ,the simulator has an application in the USA because there is an acute shortage of gigong masters. Until programs are well on their way to train many doctors in medical qigong patients will have to rely on the simulator. 2—31 A STUDY OF THE TREATMENT FOR SLIPPED DISK Kozo Noda The Headquarters of the Japan Qigong Seitai There is no medical term for the so called “ slipped disk”. In Japan, it is called “gikkuri- goshi”. The mechanism of the slipped disk is still basically unknown. The only thing which is known is that the intervertebral disk is pinched in between the vertebrae. * 145 + Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6
Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6 ‘This paper deals with a short (1-3 min) treatment for the slipped disk developed by the Japan Qigong Seitai (Japanse martial art's qi-resuscitation and Chinese qigong) clinic. First,the therapist should find out the location of the slipped disk,should have the pa- tient lie down supine and should inject gi to the points “Zhongfu (Lu, 1) at the upper chest. Second ,qi should be injected into the points Xuehai (Sp1) above the knee joints. The upper body is fixed to a therapeutic bed with belts which should be put around the arms. The legs are then pulled straight following initial bending of the knees. The legs ,more presicely, are pulled slightly upward. This pulling is repeated two or three times. After the pulling, Back-Fixing Qigong and Radiating Qigong are applied to the patient I who is now lying on the floor,in order to release the concentrated qi to the low back. The rel- eased qi is radiated to the entire body and moves all the muscles of the body. As the muscles move , the intervertebral disk tries to move back to its original place. It reduces pressure to the nerver fiber and consequently reduces the low back pain. Now the patient can bend the body forward and backward. It is to trigger the natural healing power of oneself. As many as seventy percent of all clinical cases (above 2000 cases ) are treated success-. fully by one to three treatments. Successful treatment is seen in about fifteen percent by four' to five treatments. Improvement is seen in about five percent. No improvement is observed in about five percent of the patients. The remaining five percent of the patients discontinued: the treatment at our clinic,and no further information was obtainable. Therefore »ninety per-. cent of the clinical cases were improved by the present treatment. If it is the first occurence: for the patients ,nearly all gikkurigoshi is improved. This treatment is only used for the contact qigong (kikatsu,in Japanese terms ) in the Japan Qigong Seitai therapy. It is quite hard to apply this method to the Noncontact Qigong therapy. 2-32 CHRONIC SOFT TISSUE INJURY RESPONSE TO QIGONG THERAPY Bonny K. Enrico, David R. Rnrico Normandale Chiropractic, 10574 France, Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55431,USA Our report is about a 30 year old female with a small palpable mass 3 to 4 human inches. proximal to the right knee articulation on the anterolateral aspect of the femur. The patient reported a traumatic injury to this area approximately 60 days earlier. On March 8,1993 the patient was treated with the qigong therapy for the first time over the area of trauma for 10 minutes. She subjectively reported a “warm feeling” over the area and also a “tingling and warmness” extending down her right leg. She returned for treatment on March 17,1993 and reported an 8-day relative absence of pain even with an increase in ac- - 146° Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6
Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6 tivity. She now is on a 3-week schedule of therapy and is progressing well. 2—33 THE BASIS OF QIGONG NURSING Komatsu Hirochi(Japan) The development of modern medicine has prolonged people's average life span, but, the daily allergic reaction , depression ete. make many people suffer. In view of the experience of psychiatric nursing I happen to think about the cure process of a disease. Taking the qigong therapy and psychology as the basis, through the exchange of therapies of acupuncture .digi- tal pressure,and the whole body, the preventive medicine based on the integration of tradi- tional and modern medicine has been developed. Depending on self capacity qi and blood cir- culation can be strengthened, thus healthy psychosomatic condition is attained. Operation: Quiet gigong (relaxation,in standing posture) ;dynamic qigong (movement towards 6 direc- tions). In the initial stage, relax oneself entirely ,qi feeding varies in individuals. Tempo, time of the exercises are determined by one’s physical condition. The theory of qigong is the essence of traditional Chinese medicine. (Man is the minia- ture of the universe). It is an integrated body from molecules to space. We must attach the significance between man and universe. Diseases are caused by disturbance of qi. Qi is the fundamental energy of man. The characteristics of qigong lie in its persistent practice. The nursing staff must be friendly to patients. They should have calm minds, control their emotional activity. Give others love and sympathy. Absorb power from the “doctor-pa- tient” harmony. 2—34 THE LUOHAN SYSTEM OF QIGONG Garcia,M. D. Paseo de Colombia 172 A,Elviria, Marbella,29 600 Malaga ,Spain The Luohan System of Qigong described in this paper is a Buddhist-Medical school of qigong from the Shaolin Temple that has passed down from generation to generation inside the Chen’s Family of Guangdong and is part of a larger system known as Choy Lee Fut— widely known for its Martial Arts exploits. It is comprised of four parts or sets of exercises. Although the four forms of the system use relaxation,and the control of the breath and the mind to direct the flow of qi through the meridians ,each one of them has very specific charac- teristics ; 1. The 18 Luohan Hands:-Sub Bak Luohan Sau These are very vigorous exercises that strengthen the bones muscles and tendons ,drain the channels and improve the circulation of blood and qi. Bodhidharma or Ta Mo is the cre- ° 147° Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6
Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6 ator'of these movemements that have survived the test of time. 2. Little Luohan-Siu Luohan ‘This set of movements are more rounded and softer than the first one and emphasize the use of breath to generate qi. It incorporates stationary postures at different points of the form. Out of stillness movement is born,and out of the flowing movements stillness is culti- vated. 3. Great Luohan-Tai Luohan ‘This form is executed sitting cross legged with arms in different “mudras” or postures. The mind coupled with the breath is used to focus qi at vital points of the body. 4. Without Ultimate-Wu Chi | The fourth and final form is a combination of the previous three. Stillness of mind is blended with movement of the body ,the fast flows into the slow. It is a reflection of the cos- mic dance of creation where ying and yang—the universal opposites-intereact to form the myriad phenomena and entities of the universe. —35 EIGHT FORMS-QI-THERAPY | Lee Kang Yuan Korean Instituts of Qigong,Repblic of Korea ‘The physical constitution of human body can be classified into cight groups by special implements ,namely” Eight Forms”. Medical Treatment of the eight forms of human body by qi maximizes the treatment ef- fect by taking food suitable to his constitution and by putting gi into the vital parts of the body or sticking the seeds containing qi suitable to his constitution on the vital parts. Vitality in the seed goes into the body and the seed takes out the poisonous gas from the body. There- fore the Eight-Forms-Qi Therapy won the world Peace Prize and it is better and safer than, acupuncture. | It can be used anytime ,anywhere and to anybody. 3. Research on Qigong Theory * 148+ Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6
Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6 3—1 THE THEORY AND METHODS OF THE TRADITIONAL TRAINING OF THE BODILY INTERNAL FUNCTION Fu Ligin Beijin College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029 ,China The traditional training of the bodily internal function is the highest level of the qigong technique, and a rebuilding of human life. The author, based on her long period study, has found that the traditional training of the bodily internal function, by taking the human body as its basis,is a life science. Its theory and method are very simply ; just as the Taoism says” Truth in the universe is always the simplest.” The paper elucidates the origin, theory and method concerning the traditional training of the bodily internal function. The paper points out that its theory covers two aspects; (1)The whole process is based on reversion of the bio- chemical change of yin-qi and yang-qi,or is to establish the reverse reaction system of the biochemical change in the human body through qigong exercise. The key point lies in the re- placement reaction of the life substances in the cerebrum and reproductive system. (2) The whole process is to reverse the chemical change of yin-qi and yang-qi. It is an easy approach, i.e. without thinking, without doing anything and completely entciring an unconscious state, allowing the reverse reaction system of the body plays its role automatically. The Chinese specialists in this field in ancient times believed that eternity was a special feature of life. There is only one route to eternity ,i. e. shutting all acesses to outside stimulations. Under an unconscious and non-feeling state the life mechanism of eternity may automatically starts to work. The paper discusses the four stages in the traditional training of the bodily internal func- tion. The first stage: Purifying consciousness , reducing working ,strengthening the reproduc- tive and nervous systems. The second stage: Qi turning from the reproductive substances travelling along the Ren and Du Meridians , realizing the replacement reaction of the cerebral life substances and reproductive substances in the molecular level. The third stage : Qi activity of the five zang-organs, their replacement ,and turning to the same primordial qi. The fourth stage; Cessation of pulse beating, breathing and organic life process, but having strong bio- chemical reaction on the molecular level ,big changes taking place in bodily molecules , tissues and organs,then rebuilding of life. It ‘takes about 3 years to complete the whole process ,ac- cording to the ancient specialists. It is pointed out by the Canon of Internal Medicine that only those who have completed the whole process are known as true men. “149° Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6
Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6 3—2 INFLUENCE OF THE STUDY OF THE “BOOK OF CHANGES” ON QIGONG Wang Keqin, Zhao Xuesong Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150036,China This article deals with the influence of the study of the “Book of Changes” on the forma- tion ‘and development of Chinese qigong. It is explained in three aspects; the “Taijiyinyang System Theory”, “Eight Diagram Information Theory”, “Heluo Mathematical-Physical Qi Activity Theory”. The “Taijiyinyang System Theory” points out taiji is the basic source of all things. Yin and yang are roots of changes. Taiji is an integrated whole of the universe and things in the heaven and earth are the small systems of the major system. The revolution of the small sys- tems has their own features , but they are all in the major system. Chinese qigong is influenced by the study of the “Book of Changes” ,then it emphasizes its training guided by taiji. The “Eight Diagram Information Theory”says all things in the heaven and earth are in- cluded in the eight diagrams. The divinatory symbols reflect the quantitative changes to qual-— itative changes. The Taoist Qigong School attributes much to the eight diagrams and they be- come the theoretical foundation of the Taoist Qigong. | The “Heluo Mathematical-Physical Qi Activity” refers to arrangement of numerals | recorded in the Heluo drawings and writings which tells the secret of the changes of the | heaven and earth. The Heluo mathematical-physical phenemena reflect the law of qi activity. | Traditional gigong depends on numerals. The qi activity of the human body corresponds to the phenemena of mathematics and physics. | The above three forms the rocks of Chinese qigong. 3-3 “ZA BING YUAN LIU XI ZHU”——AN EXPLORATION OF | THE ANCIENT QIGONG | Song Tianbin Beijing callege of Fraditional Chinese Medicisr » Beijing 100029,China This book was written in the 38th year of the Qian-Long Reign, Qing Dynasty (1773 A. D. by Jin Aosheng,a scholar good at qigong therapy research. He thought qigong exercises were for longevity but they were in fact the therapuetic methods ,able to aid the herbs to cure some knotty cases. He affirmed the particular effect of the qigong therapy. In the first chapter of the book, there are seven general principles; “Guiyuan”, “Zhoutian” , “Kengbei" , “Xingting” , “Tongguan” , “Toufa” and "Dihui”. After an introduction * 150+ Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6
Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6 of 46 diseases, various gigong methods and ways of practice were mentioned ,involoving not only for windstroke, tuberculosis, ascitis and difficult in swallowing, but also some common diseases,e. g. , headache, diarrhea, etc. These methods are just what we intend to develop - from the ancient gigong and to study. Nowadays,the qigong therapy is indicated mainly for rehabilitation of chronic diseases. Some acute cases,such as fever caused by common cold is not its indication. But in this book, there are some recordings about qigong exercises for com- mon cold and ascites (especially for cirrhosis of the liver). The main idea of the method is to keep free circulation of gi in the body. The effect of these methods has been proved by modern clinical practice. 3—4 QINGONG, AN INDISPENSABLE BRANCH OF TRADI- TIONAL CHINESE MEDICAL SCIENCE Zhao Bangzhu Guiyang College of TCM ,Guiyang ,China On the basis of a 10 year’s study of Daoyin in Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun,one of the most important TCM classics ,the author tries to make some analysis on the main problems in the development of medical qigong and proposes certain preliminary solutions to them. To meet the needs of prevention and treatment of diseases and preservation of health, the ancestors of the Chinese people evolved medical qigong and made it a part of TCM science long ago,and ancient qigong exercisers and scholors contributed considerably in the develop- ment of TCM. Qigong was already a branch of TCM science as early as in the Sui Dynasty. However, why has it been neglected ever since and why is it today even still in want of com- mon support from TCM doctors throughout China and official approval from authorties in charge of public health at all levels. Apart from a brief review of the developmental history of medical qigong »the present ar- ticle begins with an urnest study of Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun,discusses the academic level of medical qigong in the Sui Dynasty and analyzes the problems that hinder its application and development today. In Zhu Bing Yuan Lun,an important TCM theoretic classic on syndrome differentiation posterior to Huang Di Nei Jin, the writer puts aside such topics as TCM prescriptions , acupunture and moxibustion,but collects or records plenty of systemic Daoyin methods. This shows the great importance of medical qigong in TCM at the time of the Sui Dynesty and the writer's high evaluation of it. There are 213 Daoyin methods recorded in the treatise. By descriptions of treatment of 113 diseases with these methods ,the writer gives in the book an introduction to clinical appli- cation of medical qigong to internal medicine, surgery ,gynecology , pedeatrics , infectious dis- ~ eases , parasitism , ophthamology , otorhinolaryngology , etc. This proves that medical qigong *151° Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6
Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6 ‘had long been widely used before the Sui Dynarty in TCM practice. Academically , medical qigong recorded in the treatise includes not only three regulations (regulation of mental activities regulation of breathing and regulation of posture)in modern qigong exercises but also methods of conducting and directing qi to traval along certain routes within the body. ‘In addition, treatments with medical qigong recorded in the treatise are all based on an overall analysis and differentiation of symptoms and signs, the unique excellent tradition i in TCM practice. These features have made it clear that medical qigong has proved itself a branch of TCM science. Long-term application with satisfactory results ,has also provided enough convincing support to this argument. ‘However, most of the methods of practising medical qigong in the treatise are given without proper terminological names and this gives rise to difficulties in application , inheri- tance and academic exchange. (The author of this article has tried his best to supply propet names for these in his Treatment of Diseases with medical Qigong in Ancient Times. More. over , there seems to be not enough successors today who are well learned in medical science, best skilled in practising various qigong exercises and richly-experienced in giving qigong treatment on the basis of an overall analysis and differentiation of symptoms and signs. This lack of competent successors is the key problem that must be solved soon;it may also be the chief difficulty in management of medical qigong practice for related administrative offices. The author , therefore, proposes that a one year program about Daoyin methods in Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun be opened for these promising qigong exercisers or doctors to learn to master all the methods described in the book to give qigong treatment based on an overall analysis and differentiation of symptoms and signs. This will enable them to become compe, tent qigong masters capable of summarizing experiences and developing this unique therapy , this enliving medical qigong once again and restoring it to its due position at a branch of TCM science. The author of the present article will spare no effort to reach this goal and be delighted to co-operate with any colleagues who are willing to. show the same enthusiasm. 3—3 XUAN GUAN AND XUAN GUAN EFFECT——-A STUDY OF THE EFFECT AND MECHANISM OF DELAYING SENILI- TY BY PRACTISING “WANG SONG-LING KEEPING FIT METHOD" Zhao Jicheng , Pang Donghui, Zhao Qian Hai Dian Qigong College, Beijing ,China “Xuan Guan" ,also known as Xuan Guan Qiao(Xuan Guan Knack)” or “Xu Pi Men (Xu-, an Female Gate)” ,is considered, from the viewpoint of traditional Taoism,as a correct path: “© 152° Approved For Release 2000/08/15 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000400430001-6