Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Disease

by Robert W. Mcgee
 
Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, March 2021
 
 
 
Abstract
 
Qigong has been around for more than 4,000 years. It contains aspects of martial arts, philosophy, theology, mindfulness, meditation, exercise, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is a subfield of both tai chi and health economics. Practicing qigong exercises on a regular basis can improve health and cause the body to function more efficiently. Thus, it is also a subfield of applied microeconomics in the sense that it increases efficiency. Numerous medical studies have been done on the effect of qigong and tai chi on various health conditions. The present paper presents a brief overview of some recent applications of qigong to the treatment of various diseases.
 
Full text available HERE
 
About the author:
 
Robert W. McGee: “I’m eclectic in my research and writing. My main academic projects at the moment involve the ethics of tax evasion and the ethics of bribery. I am also working on several novels – political thrillers that cast the individual against the state.”
 

Tai-Chi and Baduanjin during treatment and rehabilitation of older adults with COVID‑19

Asian Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics January 2021 15(2):96-96

by Siukan Law, Albert Wingnang Leung, Xu Chuanshan

In the COVID-19 outbreak, older adults have a higher infection rate because of their weak immune system. Tai-Chi and Baduanjin are common Qigong exercises that combined deep breathing and relaxation with flowing movements to improve respiratory muscles, whole-body movement, and mental rehabilitation.

 

 

 

 

(PDF) Tai-Chi and Baduanjin during treatment and rehabilitation of older adults with COVID‑19. Available  HERE [accessed Apr 02 2021].

About the authors:

Siukan Law: Department of Science, School of Science and Technology, The Open University of Hong Kong, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Albert Wingnang Leung: School of Graduate Studies, Lingnan University, Hong Kong
Chuanshan Xu: Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China

 

14/04/2021 | Free Tai Chi for Seniors | In Our Nature

The NSW Seniors Festival 13 – 24 April 2021
under the slogan In Our Nature
will include free Tai Chi classes for seniors in many NSW locations, including (but not limited to):

  • Macquarie Community College, Carlingford Thursday 22 April 11.00 am
  • Howlong (Federation Council) Tuesday 20 Apri 11.00 am – 01.00 pm. 
  • Tumbarumba Sports Hub Friday 16 April 2021 10.00 am – 11.00 am
  • PCYC Marrickville Wednesday, 21, April, 2021 10:30 am to 11:30 am
  • Glenbrook Park (Blue Mountains) Tuesday 6, 13, 20, 27 April 10.00 am – 11.00 am
  • Matterson Hall, Blue Haven Bonaira Monday 12 April 10.30.am – 11.00 am (booking on (02) 4203 4055)
  • Moorebank Community Centre Friday 23 April 10.00 am – 12.00 pm

Please check your local information channels for Senior Festival events in your area!

China to clean up self-proclaimed kung fu masters

“The Chinese Wushu Association has appealed to all the country’s martial artists to maintain self-discipline, and avoid hyping themselves up as “masters” or becoming involved in other violations.

The association published a proposal on strengthening self-discipline and promoting martial arts culture on its website, calling on all practitioners to unite, abide by the ethics of ancient martial arts, abide by the rules, and work together to promote Chinese martial arts, an excellent traditional culture also known as wushu.

The proposal asked martial arts practitioners not to give themselves titles such as “kung fu master”, “authentic master” and “legacy inheritor”, and not to counterfeit certificates attesting to their alleged prowess.”

Source: China.org.cn

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