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Some Beneficial Health Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong

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  • Robert W McGee

    (Fayetteville State University, USA)

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Tai chi and qigong are tools in the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) toolkit. In recent decades, their use in the West has increased, often as an adjunct to traditional western medicine. The present paper summarizes some recent studies involving the use of tai chi and qigong as a means of treating a wide range of ailments, including musculoskeletal pain, Parkinson’s disease, stress reduction, strengthening the immune system, cancer, quality of life, fatigue, metabolism, inflammation, improving sleep quality, cognition and mental health. Baduanjin, a set of qigong exercises, is a particularly popular treatment method for these and other ailments.

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  • Robert W McGee, 2023. "Some Beneficial Health Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 52(3), pages 43813-43817, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:abf:journl:v:52:y:2023:i:3:p:43813-43817
    DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2023.52.008268
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    1. Robert W McGee, 2021. "Tai Chi, Qigong, and the Treatment of Hypertension," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 39(1), pages 31055-31062, September.
    2. Robert W McGee, 2021. "Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 36(2), pages 28350-28353, June.
    3. Liye Zou & Albert Yeung & Xinfeng Quan & Sean David Boyden & Huiru Wang, 2018. "A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Mindfulness-Based (Baduanjin) Exercise for Alleviating Musculoskeletal Pain and Improving Sleep Quality in People with Chronic Diseases," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-19, January.
    4. Robert W McGee, 2021. "Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Cancer," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 34(5), pages 27173-27182, March.
    5. Robert W McGee, 2023. "Recent Studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 50(4), pages 41817-41820, May.
    6. Robert W McGee, 2022. "Qigong and the Treatment of Illness: Recent Case Studies," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 43(1), pages 34250-34253, April.
    7. Robert W McGee, 2021. "Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Disease," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 34(2), pages 26627-26633, March.
    8. Robert W McGee, 2022. "A Suggestion for Treating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 44(4), pages 35627-35631, June.
    9. Shi-Jie Liu & Zhanbing Ren & Lin Wang & Gao-Xia Wei & Liye Zou, 2018. "Mind–Body (Baduanjin) Exercise Prescription for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(9), pages 1-19, August.
    10. Robert W McGee, 2021. "Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Arthritis," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 37(5), pages 29724-29734, August.
    11. Robert W McGee, 2021. "Ba Duan Jin and the Treatment of Illness in General, and Cognitive Impairment in Particular," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 40(2), pages 32058-32065, November.
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    1. Robert W McGee, 2024. "Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Breast Cancer," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 54(3), pages 46024-46027, January.
    2. Robert W McGee, 2024. "Incorporating Baduanjin into a Western Medical Practice- A Study in Artificial Intelligence and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 56(1), pages 47739-47744, April.
    3. Robert W McGee, 2024. "Using Artificial Intelligence to Conduct Research on the Health Benefits of Tai Chi- A Pilot Study," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 55(2), pages 46838-46841, February.
    4. Robert W McGee, 2025. "What is Bafa Wubu Tai Chi, and Is It a More Effective Medical Technique than the Yang 24 Form? A Preliminary Study," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 61(1), pages 53139-53148, March.
    5. Robert W McGee, 2024. "Utilizing Tai Chi and Qigong to Treat Colon Cancer Survivors," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 58(5), pages 51017-51025, October.
    6. Robert W McGee, 2024. "Incorporating Qigong into a Western Medical Practice- A Study in Artificial Intelligence," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 55(5), pages 47401-47405, April.
    7. Robert W McGee, 2026. "Using Tai Chi and Qigong to Treat Parkinson’s Disease- An Application of Artificial Intelligence to Traditional Chinese Medicine," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 65(3), pages 57704-57709, April.
    8. Robert W McGee, 2024. "Incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) into a Western Medical Practice - A Case Study," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 56(3), pages 48149-48154, May.
    9. Robert W McGee, 2024. "Tai Chi, Qigong and the Treatment of Lung Cancer- A Study in Artificial Intelligence," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 55(4), pages 47220-47225, March.
    10. Robert W McGee, 2024. "Using Chinese Herbal Medicine to Treat Cancer Patients - A Study Incorporating Artificial Intelligence," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 56(5), pages 48647-48655, June.
    11. Robert W McGee, 2024. "Using Alternative Medical Techniques to Lose Weight," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 58(4), pages 50679-50684, September.
    12. Robert W McGee, 2024. "Incorporating Tai Chi and Artificial Intelligence into a Medical Practice to Treat Dizziness and Vertigo," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 57(1), pages 48939-48944, June.
    13. Robert McGee, 2024. "The Use of Artificial Intelligence, Tai Chi and Qigong to Treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 57(4), pages 49461-49466, July.
    14. Robert W McGee, 2024. "Using Tai Chi, Qigong and Chinese Herbs to Reduce Cholesterol - A Study Incorporating Artificial Intelligence," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 57(1), pages 48776-48784, June.

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