{"id":172263,"date":"2024-09-26T01:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T08:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=172263"},"modified":"2024-09-25T12:18:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T19:18:40","slug":"what-are-the-health-benefits-of-qigong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-qigong\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are The Health Benefits Of Qigong?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Researchers have been examining the psychological and physiological benefits of qigong and Tai Chi, as they are growing in popularity. Since it is safe to say that most people suffer from stress, the search for stress-relieving practices is at an all time high. Although <strong>qigong<\/strong> is an ancient Chinese practice, it is having a moment in the present day. This article aims to inform you as to how this practice can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/stressed-out-heres-how-to-bust-stress-in-5-minutes\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"87\" title=\"Stressed Out? Here\u2019s How To Bust Stress In 5 Minutes\">reduce stress<\/a> and help your body function at an optimal level.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Qigong?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Qigong is more ancient than Tai Chi and one could argue that it is the more original, overarching discipline. In fact, it originated in China about 4,000 years ago. Both practices incorporate a wide variety of physical movements that are slow, meditative, and flowing. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/5-potential-health-benefits-of-tai-chi\/\">qigong is a practice focused on the qi<\/a>, or energy, that is present in everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A person\u2019s qi must flow throughout the body in order for someone to live and feel their best. If qi is stagnant in a certain area, health problems can occur, according to TCM principles. Qigong uses slow and simple poses, accompanied by breathing patterns, to encourage the healthy flow of qi. By encouraging proper flow, the body can utilize its own healing processes to the best of its ability. The translation of qigong is \u201cto work with qi.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yoga vs. Qigong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Qigong is not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/yoga\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"136\" title=\"yoga\">yoga<\/a>, nor is it a form of yoga. Yoga poses typically require a lot more strength, stretching, and balance than qigong. Yoga also originated in India and is not rooted in TCM. Qigong involves slow, purposeful movements that require less strength than yoga poses. The movements are also less challenging for balance, making it so most people can do them or modify them. If people cannot do standing qigong movements, they can engage in chair-based qigong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Health Benefits Of Qigong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been numerous studies showing that qigong offers a variety of <strong>health benefit<\/strong>s. That said, larger, more controlled studies are still needed to prove qigong\u2019s ability to prevent, treat, or aid in the relief of certain health problems. The exciting news is that qigong offers potential health benefits, making it worthwhile to practice. Continue reading to learn what the research says about qigong.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduces Chronic Fatigue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/conditions\/chronic-fatigue-syndrome\">Chronic fatigue syndrome<\/a> causes severe tiredness and health experts are unsure of the exact cause. The condition does not go away with rest and the condition itself makes it hard for people to carry out day-to-day activities. In one study involving 64 people with chronic fatigue, study authors noted improvements in symptoms after practicing qigong for four months. They experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/5-mental-health-hacks-to-alleviate-anxiety\/\">better mental functioning<\/a> and less fatigue than those who did not do qigong. If you are regularly fatigued and the doctor has ruled out other conditions, give qigong a shot as it may help.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">May Boost Immune Function<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The immune system\u2019s job is to protect the body against foreign invaders, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and pathogens. This is a very big job and doing things to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/immune-booster-kit-p-785.html\">enhance immune function<\/a> only helps the body. Qigong may offer a helping hand to the immune system. A review of several studies found that qigong had a noticeable impact on immune function. The review concluded that it increased levels of certain immune cells in people who practiced it regularly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">May Reduce Depression And Relieve Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to one study, qigong may help reduce symptoms of depression. During the study, people who practiced qigong also experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/5-great-teas-that-may-help-reduce-anxiety\/\">a reduction in anxiety<\/a> and an improvement in mood compared to those who did not. Qigong also exhibited positive effects on bone and cardiovascular health. It may help you improve balance, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to get started with qigong, you can search instructional videos online. There are probably classes at local parks, recreation centers, or community centers as well. Sometimes, you can find a group of friends that just do it together, and it won\u2019t cost you a dime!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Qigong is an ancient practice that you can do almost anywhere. 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