by Heaton Acupuncture | Nov 3, 2016 | Cardiovascular Disease, Qigong, Tai Chi Chuan
A meta-analysis published by Chinese authors suggests that tai chi and qigong can offer significant, wide-ranging benefits for people with cardiovascular disease. A total of 35 articles with 2249 cardiovascular disease patients satisfied their inclusion criteria. The...
by Heaton Acupuncture | Jul 5, 2016 | Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, Qigong
A preliminary study from Taiwan suggests that both static and moving forms of qigong practice are beneficial for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. A quasi-experimental design was applied to the study of 95 females who were receiving chemotherapy for...
by Heaton Acupuncture | Apr 19, 2016 | Cardiovascular Disease, Qigong, Tai Chi Chuan
Practising tai chi (TC) can help reduce pro-inflammatory factors associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in women, according to American researchers. In a randomised trial of 63 women aged 35 to 50 years who were at increased risk for CVD, a wait-list...
by Heaton Acupuncture | Aug 7, 2014 | Chronic Fatigue, Depression, Qigong
Qigong can reduce symptoms of fatigue and depression in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)-like illness, a Hong Kong study has found. One hundred and thirty-seven participants who met the diagnostic criteria for CFS-like illness were randomly assigned to...
by Heaton Acupuncture | Nov 26, 2013 | Qigong
A preliminary study from Portugal suggests that practicing a short daily qigong routine can be an effective tool for the self-management of burnout in physiotherapists. A group of 106 physiotherapists completed a burnout inventory questionnaire and the researchers...
by Heaton Acupuncture | Mar 2, 2012 | Diabetes, Qigong
Taking part in a programme of qigong exercise may be beneficial for people with type-2 diabetes, according to an RCT carried out in Australia. The study included 41 participants with elevated blood glucose levels who were randomised to a qigong exercise intervention...
