Effect of stress relaxation of Qigong.

Accession number;99A0448420
Title;Effect of stress relaxation of Qigong.
Author;MORI KAZU(Kokusaidentoigakurironken)   IKEMI YUJIRO(Shinshin'igakuken)   MAKINO YUTAKA(Shintaibunkaken)   NAKAZATO SEIKI(Kikokagakuken)   O BIKO(Chukakikoshinshugakuinnihombunko)   SO TENHIN(Pekinchuiyakudai)   
Journal Title;Eastern Medicine
Journal Code:L0095A
ISSN:0911-7768
VOL.15;NO.1;PAGE.1-23(1999)
Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.21, REF.23
Pub. Country;Japan
Language;Japanese
Abstract;Objective Qigong, which is closely associated with the philosophy, thought and religion of ancient China, is an oriental self-control method of treating and preventing diseases and promoting health through production and accumulation of Qi and distribution of Qi via meridians to the whole body. Currently, Qigong is being applied in a multidisciplinary way, attracting a good deal of interest not only from Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern medical care, but also from psychology, physical science, business management, pedagogy, science of arts, cosmetics/esthetics, and other academic fields. Thus, we have regarded Qigong as an example of oriental methods such as Zen therapy, Yoga, meditation and energy work, and attempted to compile a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the stress reduction effect of Qigong from the standpoints of Traditional Chinese Medicine, complementary/alternative medicine, and bio-psycho-social medicine. Subjects and Methods Subjects were 30 men and women consisting of Qigong masters, healthy volunteers and patients from Qigong courses. The vital energy of the human body(Internal Qi) can be perceived as the unity of mental and physical functions in general. We used indices of mental functions including mood(self sensation or Qi sensation) assessment, EEG, positron CT(PET), and psychiatric tests, as well as indices of physical functions including skin temperature, peripheral blood flow, body surface tension(compressive elasticity), and autonomic nervous function(MV), to measure and compare psychosomatic functions before and after application of Qigong from multiple aspects. Results 1) The assessment using the mood check list revealed increased incidence of such personal sensations(Qi sensations) as delight, released tension, relaxed feeling, and warmth.... (author abst.)