Self-Healing Benefits of Qigong
Qigong teaches us a system of self-healing (among other things). Some of the benefits of self-healing Qigong may include:
- Cardiovascular - lower resting heart rate; normalized EKG, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels
- Respiratory - slower respiratory rate, improved gaseous exchange, significant benefits for asthma & bronchitis
- Immune System - strengthened immune system, better targeting of antigens, significant anti-cancer effect
- Circulation - improved microcirculation, prevents vascular spasms, very helpful for angina, migraine, and Reynaud's Syndrome (cold hands & feet)
- Brain - improved cerebral blood flow, lessens risk of stroke; reduction in frequency and intensity of seizure disorders; in general attaining a slow, high amplitude brainwaves suggesting a relaxed and integrated state of consciousness
- Musculoskeletal - improved posture, balance, strength, stamina, and flexibility
- Chronic Pain - significant pain reduction from all causes, including injury, surgery, arthritis, fibromyalgia
- Mental Health - decreased: stress response, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, depression. Improves memory and interpersonal sensitivity
- Longevity - improves: blood pressure, vital capacity, cholesterol and hormone levels, kidney function, mental acuity, vision and hearing, skin elasticity, bone density, immune function, digestion, balance, flexibility, strength, libido.