Improve Balance in Breast Cancer Patients with Qigong Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “In terms of qigong influence on my cancer, a bone density scan carried some months ago has shown that, not only have I not lost further bone material, but, bone density has improved and there is growth of […]
Improve Arthritis with Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Qigong techniques are simple and do not need to be carried out precisely to bring about its great benefits. Qigong practice is known for preventing disease, strengthening immunity and producing better health and well-being. However it is under-appreciated, even in China, that Qigong […]
Improve Sleep with Tai Chi By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Tai chi, a lifestyle intervention that targets stress that can lead to insomnia, was also found to reduce inflammation, and did so by reducing the expression of inflammation at the cellular level and by reversing activation of inflammatory signaling pathways.” – Science […]
Improve Fibromyalgia with Qigong Practice By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “the mindful, meditative state that you reach through qigong releases neurochemical and immunological messengers that improve healing and reduce pain.” – Mary Lynch Fibromyalgia is a mysterious disorder whose causes are unknown. It is very common affecting over 5 million people […]
Improve the Physiology and Quality of Life with Cancer with Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Regular practice of Qigong exercise therapy has the potential to improve cancer-related QOL and is indirectly linked to cancer prevention and survival.” – Qigong Institute Receiving a diagnosis of cancer has a huge impact on […]
Improve Health with Qigong By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Qigong is an ancient Chinese system of exercise and meditation that makes the mind and spirit tranquil, improves performance in sports, and cultivates health, well-being, and long life.” – Annie Bond Qigong and Tai Chi have been practiced for thousands of years with benefits […]
By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Qigong is a viable and essential practice for enhancing everyday life, as well as an effective factor in mainstream health care.“ – Sifu Wong Qigong has been practiced for thousands of years with benefits for health and longevity. Qigong training is designed to enhance function and […]
Qi gong is one modality of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) believed to be at least 4,000 years-old. Written records referring to Qi and its effects are thought to be as old as 3,300 years (Shang dynasty oracle bones, Zhou dynasty inscriptions). Qigong has been practiced for thousands of years with purported benefits for health […]
“Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” – Edward Stanley Stress takes a toll on the physiology. This is particularly so in aging. Stress accelerates cellular aging, amplifying the breakdown of cells that occurs with age. It can accelerate sensory losses […]
“Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” – Thomas Dekker As the quote implies sleep is important to our health and wellbeing. We are able to deal effectively with occasional sleep loss, but when the loss is chronic over a period of time, the sleep loss can markedly impair our […]