Qigong Research
Research findings strongly suggest beneficial neurocognitive effects of Qigong practice. The findings have profound implications for early identification and intervention of individuals vulnerable to cognitive decline, focusing on the neuro-immune pathway. Learn more…
When a small amount of exercise exacerbates pain in an arthritic patient, the idea of engaging in any form of “exercise” may be enough to deter participation. This review of the available research suggests that Qigong is a safe and efficacious approach for advancing the well-being of people with arthritis.
The following research suggests that Qigong evokes positive emotions and that Qigong practice can result in a flow state. Learn more…
This is a systematic review of 28 studies for Qigong on numerous physical and emotional health conditions, such as: cancer, fibromyalgia, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic low back pain, cervical pain, tinnitus, osteoarthritis, fatigue, burnout, stress and depression. The results suggest that practice of Qigong produces positive results on health, mainly in the medium and long term. Learn more…
This randomized controlled trial shows that paced breathing synchronized with rhythmic muscle contraction leads to more resilient activation of the parasympathetic response than either alternating contractions or breathing alone, which may help explain the stress reducing benefits of mind-body disciplines. Learn more…
This study suggests that Taoist qigong is able to exert acute immunomodulatory effects on components of both innate as well as adaptive immune response. After one month of Qigong training, participants showed higher values in the number and percentage of B lymphocytes, and lower values in the percentage of natural killer cells. Learn more…
The available biological evidence suggests that Qigong practice may be useful for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of respiratory infections, including COVID-19. Learn more…
This comprehensive review of 77 randomized controlled trials reveals significant results for a number of health benefits of practicing Qigong or Tai Chi, including improved quality of life, improved immune-related blood markers, increased bone mineral density, increased antibody levels in response to flu vaccination, decreased stress response blood markers, decreased anxiety and more… .
The study results suggest that Tai Chi and Qigong practice may result in a significant decrease in participants’ apnea-hypopnea index and daytime sleepiness, while improving subjective sleep quality, in patients with mild and moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Learn more…
Combining qigong practice with drug therapy for hypertensive patients resulted in reduced incidence of stroke and mortality and reduced dosage of drugs required for blood pressure maintenance. Learn more…