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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
qi),
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
qi 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
investor of the device, that antibody production was several times higher in rabbits treated
with
|:he simulator than in the control group.
Sumpiary* While the magnitude of the improvements was generally less than reported by the
f^ous qigong masters in China, there is a distinct shortage of masters in the USA, and thus,
ntpst 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 qi 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 qigong masters. Until programs are well on their way to train many doctors
in
medical qigong
, patients will have to rely on the simulator.
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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.
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This paper deals with a short (1-3 min) treatment for the slipped disk
, developed by the
Japain 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
qi
to
the points
"Zhongfu (Lu
,
1 )
at
the
upper;
chest. Second ,qi should be injected into the points Xuehai (Spl) above the knee joints.
The upper body
is fixed to a therapeutic bed with belts which should be put around thq
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,!
whoiis now lying on the floor, in order to release the concentrated qi to the low back. The rel-j
easetf qi
is radiated to the entire body and moves all the muscles of the body. As the musclesi
mov£,the intervertebral disk tries to move back to
its original place.
It reduces pressure
toi
the
ijierver 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-!
fullyj 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.
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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 a|rea 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-
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is on a 3-week schedule of therapy and
is progressing well.
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THE BASIS OF QIGONG NURSING
Komatsu Hirochi (Japan)
The development of modern medicine has prolonged peopled average
life span, but. the
daily allergic reaction Repression , etc. 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 qigong
(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.
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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-
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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
isj
blended with movement of the body, the fast flows into the slow. It
is a reflection of the cos-1
mic dance of creation where ying and yang—the universal
opposites-intereact
to form the
myriad phenomena and entities of the universe.
2—135 EIGHT FORMS-QI-THERAPY
Lee Kang Yuan
Korean Instituts of Qigong ,Repblic of Korea
The physical constitution of human body can be classified into eight 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
qi into the
vital parts of the
body or sticking the seeds containing qi suitable to his constitution on the vital parts. Vitality!
in thje seed goes into the body and the seed takes out the poisonous gas from the body. There-
fore jthe Eight-Forms-Qi Therapy won the world Peace Prize and
it
is better and safer than
acuptincture.
It can be used anytime , anywhere and to anybody.
3. Research on Qigong Theory
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3— 1 THE THEORY AND METHODS OF THE TRADITIONAL
TRAINING OF THE BODILY INTERNAL FUNCTION
Fu Liqin
Beijin College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 10002 9, 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
, (l)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 enteiring 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.
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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 jhas 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-
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:
ltatlV
f
changes ’ The Taoist Qigong School attributes much to the eight diagrams and they be-
come the theoretical foundation of the Taoist Qigong.
I he
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
i
heaven and earth. The Heluo mathematical-physical phenemena reflect the law of qi activity.
Traditional qigong depends on numerals. The qi activity of the human body corresponds
to
;
the phenemena of mathematics and physics.
TThe 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
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of 46 diseases, various qigong 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 qigong 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 qi in the body.
The effect of these methods has been proved by modern clinical practice.
3—4
QINGONG, AN INDISPENSABLE BRANCH OF TRADE
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 Hi 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
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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 modem
qigpng 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
irf
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
giveii
without proper terminological names and this gives
rise to difficulties in application
, inherit
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 . Morel
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. Thi^
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.
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The author
, therefore
, proposes that a one year program about Daoyin methods
in Zhu
Bing Yuan Hou Lan be opened for these promising qigong exercisers or doctors to learn td
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
,j
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 bq
delighted to co-operate with any colleagues who are willing
to, show the same enthusiasm.
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XUAN GUAN AND XUAN GUAN EFFECT
A STUDY Otf
THE EFFECT AND MECHANISM OF DELAYING SENILI
TY BY PRACTISING "WANG SONG-LING KEEPING FIT
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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-i
an Female Gate)"
, is considered
, from the viewpoint of traditional Taoism, as a correct pathl
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to follow. Once "Xuan Guan"
is accomplished /'Dan JKgood foundation)" will be laidjthen
it
will be able to achieve success one way or another by going on to cultivate oneself. There-
fore, those who practise qigong hope to achieve "Xuan Guan". To achieve
Xuan Guan"
is al-
so known as "Kai Wu (enlightening)"
in Buddhism, a lofty realm to attain during practising
qigong. In this realm, both physiioloogical and pathological processes are reversed simultane-
ously , diseases cured immediately , physiological process rejuvenated and latent instinct in the
human body aroused.
As to the method, realm and effect or practising "Xuan Guan"
, opinions vary between
different schools of thought. In his "Sequel of Dao Zhang" ,Min Yi-de expounded repeatedly
the mechanism
, method and realm of "Xuan Guan". He pointed out driectly that the method
of "Xuan Guan" consisted in the word
"forgetting ," i. e.
, "to forget again and again, Xuan
Guan
is thus penetrating. Practising "Wang Song-ling Keeping Fit Method" one can readily
get into the state
of
"forgetting"
, and further to attain the realm of opening "Xuan Guan
Knack"
.
This method lays stress on opening the upper and lower "Xuan Guan". It has been found
by observation that about 10 percent of those who persisted in practising qigong in this way 4
to
6 hours a day from one to three months or more can attain the "Xu Guan"
effect. As for
the realm of achieving "Xuan Guan"
, responses vary owing to individuals
f differences
; but
there are many aspects in common, which can be summarized as six words* "forgetting, ar-
resting
, exploding Tightening
, passing and returning" ,i. e. getting into the state of forgetting,
respiratory arrest , exploding feeling in the brain with the presence of halo
, meridians in the
body cleared and activated
, and rejuvenating physiologically.
There are three fundamental factors in the achievement of "Xuan Guan" (1 )Correctness
of method (2) Differences between individuals (3) Efforts made to practise qigong. After the
realm of "Xuan Guan Knack" has been attained by practising qigong of Taoism diseases will
be cured and rejuvenation occur. This has been fully proved by the changes of clinical and
physiological
indexes after achieving open of "Xuang Guan". This change results from the
process of quantitative change
to qualitative change, owing
to the accumulation
of energy
within the body during the period
of practising qigong. When
qi goes up
to the brain, the
cerebral energy increases obviously and the central nervous system is well coordinated and in
a nonrandom state, which makes for giving
full play to congenital instinct in the body. Not
only does
self-restoration take place, but
physiological and
pathological
processes
get
re-
versed essentially
, and psychological process changes too. This is why diseases are cured and
rejuvenation takes place after "Xuan Guan"
is achieved.
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