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| | | From: Rene (Original Message) | Sent: 4/30/2005 9:33 PM |
There is a growing body of information in this area & and increasing numbers of research projects indicating its value. To begin with, I shall focus on some of the individuals, I personally know of who are outstanding in this area. My personal experience with this avenue of healing, together with Traditional Chinese Medicine has been very favorable. Dr. Effie Chow, "Giving individuals the power to determine and manage their own health and destinies is the secret of true healing." What is Qigong ? East West Academy of Healing Arts Links to many articles about Qigong Pain Management with Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Treatment, © William Pawluk M.D., MSc, Summary
PEMFs of various kinds and strengths have been found to have good results in a wide array of painful conditions. There is little risk when compared to the potential invasiveness of other therapies and the risk of toxicity, addiction and complications from medications. Clearly more research is needed to elaborate mechanisms and optimal treatment parameters. Many studies that have been reported here have been controlled trials and many have been double blind placebo. Medical practitioners are becoming gradually aware of the potential of MFs to successfully treat or significantly benefit the myriad of problems presented to them. Dr. Pawluk is an Asssistant Professor at Johns Hopkins Medical School. He is a board certified family physician with training in acupuncture, nutritional/herbal medicine, homeopathy, hypnosis and body work. He has used magnetic therapies as part of his practice for over 10 years. He has published a book, Magnetic Therapy in Eastern Europe: a Review of 30 years of Research. He uses a holistic approach to treating the individual and applies the modality or modalities most likely to help, whether individually or combined. To learn about one of the most researched and earliest pulsed electromagnetic consumer systems available, go to www.quantronmedicine.com. http://www.healthy.net/scr/Article.asp?Id=2263 Qi, pronounced “chee,�?means “life force�?in Chinese; "gong" means work or self-discipline. “Qi-gong,�?or “life-force exercise,�?is a popular and inexpensive daily ritual for over 80 million people in China. And now, due to the booming popularity of alternative medicine, it has finally made its way to the U.S. Mentioned as early as 3,000 years ago in the Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine, qigong promises to bring relief for many common ailments often resistant to Western therapies, including allergies, asthma, arthritis, diabetes, digestive complaints, insomnia, obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Qigong has also been shown to enhance immunity, reduce pain and stress, and end chronic fatigue. It has even been used to treat serious illnesses like cancer. “We’re not living the miracles we can,�?says Effie Chow, a qigong master based in San Francisco. In addition to alleviating knee pain and sore muscles, ......... http://www.qi-energy.com/qigongarticle1.html |
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| | | From: Rene | Sent: 2/6/2007 3:16 PM |
Chinese Medicine Eases Stress
by Healthy News Service
Physical and emotional stress is a fact of modern life. Natural disasters, war, and general unrest are painting an uncertain picture of the future, which can leave many people with undue stress. Although the American Psychological Association reports that 63 percent of Americans say they are taking action to reduce their stress levels, 43 percent suffer adverse health effects due to stress. Studies show that Chinese medicine, which includes acupuncture, massage, Tai Chi and Qigong, can significantly help reduce stress.
The body's reaction to stress is meant to protect us as it adjusts to its surroundings to maintain homeostasis. Our natural reactions to danger or challenge can be positive, but when we feel intense pressure or out of control these reactions become negative stress. The "fight or flight" response from the sympathetic nervous system occurs as we react to physical and mental changes in our equilibrium. In Chinese medical language, excessive emotional stimulation or suppression causes imbalance of qi, thereby injuring the body and producing disease. reduce stress.
Increased blood pressure and cortisol levels, as well as lowered immune system function, result when stress begins to affect the body. Symptoms can worsen to become depression, fatigue, tension headaches, stomachaches, hypertension, migraines, ulcers, heart attacks, or colitis. For those who harbor anxiety, the stress response does not turn off, and can lead to more serious health problems such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes or thyroid dysfunction. Following trauma, it can develop into post-traumatic stress disorder, which requires professional treatment. reduce stress. Chinese acupuncture and massage, as well as Tai Chi and Qigong exercises, can alleviate stress symptoms by releasing endorphins, the body's own natural painkillers, and improving the circulation of blood and lymphatic fluids, which brings fresh oxygen to body tissues. This increased oxygen flow eliminates waste products from inside the body and enhances recovery from diseases. Chinese medicine also decreases the stress hormone cortisol, lowers blood pressure, reduces heart rate, and relaxes muscle tissue.
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