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Allied J Med Res 2017
Volume 1 Issue 2 Herbal Medicine 2017
September 01-02, 2017 London, UK
3rd International Conference and Expo on
Herbal & Alternative Medicine
Page 51
Ancient healing, modern ways: QiGong and
treatment of cancer and chronic disease
Judith Boice
Holistic Medical Clinic in Fairbanks, USA
Qigong (qi denotes vital energy and gong means
skill or practice) may be a new phenomenon in the
United States but has roots that span over 10,000 years
in China. This ancient healing art is not well understood
in Western culture. New research has demonstrated
that it can be extremely effective in treating chronic
diseases including cancer. This presentation will explore
the historical and cultural context of qigong; the five
major types of qigong and relevance of each; effects on
epigenetics and other biomarkers used to prove efficacy
of qi gong; and the safest, most effective ways to support
patients learning and practicing qigong. The safety aspect
is extremely important as practicing qigong improperly
can actually cause more harm than benefit. In addition,
this presentation will clearly discuss how to minimize
harm and provide information to the practitioner that will
foster a deeper level of understanding to the therapeutic
benefit of this healing modality. Learning Objectives of the
presentation are: 1. Understand the cultural and historical
context for the development of qigong; 2. Review the five
major types of qigong (moving, lying down, breathing,
walking and sitting); 3. Discuss the most appropriate
clinical situations for applying different types of qigong;
4. Explore how to avoid harm and recognize deviations
that result from incorrect qigong practice; 5. Discuss
epigenetic changes at the molecular level which may
be implicated in qigong; 6. Careful review of current
research in qigong, insights and limitations; 7. Develop
an understanding of the therapeutic depth of this healing
modality; 8. Experience the mind-body connection that is
fostered by qigong training
Allied J Med Res 2017