Chinese Medical Qigong
Liu, Tianjun ;Chen, Kevin ;Liu, Tianjun ;Chen, Kevin
Title
Chinese Medical Qigong
Author
Liu, Tianjun
Chen, Kevin
Liu, Tianjun
Chen, Kevin
Subjects
Medicine, Chinese
Qi gong
ISBN/ISSN
E-ISBN: 9780857010179
ISBN: 9781848190238
Creation Date
2010

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Description

Chinese Medical Qigong is the first English translation of the only official textbook of medical Qigong, used in universities of traditional Chinese medicine in China. Correlating traditional therapies of Qigong with outcomes of modern scientific research, it is the authoritative introduction to the knowledge system and content of Qigong study..

front cover -- CHINESE MEDICAL QIGONG -- CONTENTS -- FOREWORD -- INTRODUCTION TO THE ENGLISH EDITION -- General Introduction -- I.1 Essential concepts of Qigong study in Chinese medicine -- I.2 The academic system of Qigong study in Chinese medicine -- I.3 Subjects related to Qigong study in Chinese medicine -- I.4 Current tasks and challenges in Qigongstudy in Chinese medi -- I.5 How to learn Qigong study in Chinesemedicine -- PART I FUNDAMENTAL THEORIES -- Chapter 1 A Brief History of the Development of Qigong -- 1.1 Developmental history of ancient Qigong -- 1.2 History of modern and contemporary Qi -- 1.3 A brief introduction to major Qigongtraditions -- 1.4 The development of Qigong in other countries -- Chapter 2 Classic Qigong Theories -- 2.1 Theories of medical Qigong -- 2.2 Theories of Daoist, Buddhist, Confucian, and martial arts Qigong -- Chapter 3 Modern Scientic Research on Qigong -- 3.1 Summary of modern research on Qigong -- 3.1.1 Development of modern research on Qigong -- 3.1.2 Trends and controversies in Qigong research -- 3.2 Physiological effects of Qigong -- 3.2.1 Effects of Qigong on the respiratory system -- 3.2.2 Effect of Qigong on the cardiovascular system -- 3.2.3 Effects of Qigong on neuroelectrophysiology -- 3.3 Psychological effects of Qigong -- 3.3.1 Operational mechanisms for adjusting the mind in Qigong practice -- 3.3.2 Psychological elements of external Qi therapy -- 3.4 Biochemical and immunological eff ects of Qig -- 3.4.1 Biochemical and immunological effects of internal Qi -- 3.4.2 Biochemical and immunological effects of external Qi -- 3.5 Physical effects of Qigong -- 3.5.1 The infrared effect -- 3.5.2 The radiation effect of bio-photons -- 3.5.3 The magnetic field effect -- 3.5.4 The effect of sound waves -- 3.5.5 Other physical effects -- PART II PRACTICAL METHODS AND SKILLS -- Chapter 4 Basic Operations of Qigong Practice -- 4.1 Adjustment of body -- 4.2 Adjustment of breathing -- 4.3 Adjustment of mind -- 4.4 Integrating the Three Adjustments into one -- Chapter 5 Introduction to Qigong Forms and Methods -- 5.1 Classifi cation of Qigong forms -- 5.2 Guidelines and precautions for practice -- 5.3 Possible reactions to Qigongpractic -- 5.4 Possible deviations and corrections in Qigongpractice -- Chapter 6 Selected Qigong Forms -- 6.1 Liu Zi Jue – Six Syllable Formula or Six Healing Sounds Qigong -- 6.2 Ba Duan Jin – Eight Pieces of Brocade -- 6.3 Yi Jin Jing – Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic -- 6.4 Wu Qin Xi – Five-Animal Play -- 6.5 Zhan Zhuang – Standing Post Qigong or Standing Meditation -- 6.6 Bao Jian Gong – Health Preservation Qigong -- 6.7 Dao Jia Yang Sheng Chang Shou Shu – The Daoist art of nurturing life and attaining longevity -- 6.8 Fang Song Gong – Relaxation Qigong -- 6.9 Nei Yang Gong – Internal Nourishing Qi -- 6.10 Qiang Zhuang Gong – Roborant Qigong -- 6.11 Wu Xing Zhang – Five-Element Palm -- 6.12 Zhen Qi Yun Xing Fa – Genuine Qi Circulation Method -- 6.13 Xin Qi Gong Liao Fa – New Qigong Therapy -- PART III CLINICAL APPLICATIONS -- Chapter 7 General Introduction to Qigong Therapy -- 7.1 Characteristics and indications of Qigongtherapy -- 7.2 Principles for administering Qigong therapy by syndrome diff erentiation -- 7.3 Standard procedures and clinical routine in Qigong therapy -- Chapter 8 Examples of Clinical Application -- 8.1 Pulmonary tuberculosis -- 8.2 Hypertension -- 8.3 Coronary artery disease -- 8.4 Peptic ulcers -- 8.5 Chronic gastritis -- 8.6 Chronic liver diseases -- 8.7 Chronic nephritis -- 8.8 Diabetes mellitus -- 8.9 Obesity -- 8.10 Menopause syndrome -- 8.11 Impotence -- 8.12 Chronic fatigue syndrome -- 8.13 Depression -- 8.14 Insomnia -- 8.15 Tumors and cancer -- 8.16 Lower back pain and leg pain -- 8.17 Cervical spondylosis -- 8.18 Myopia -- 8.19 Glaucoma -- PART IV CLASSICAL QIGONG LITE -- Chapter 9 Selected Readings of Ancient Literature -- 9.1 Summary of ancient Qigong literature -- 9.1.1 Qigong literature in medical works -- 9.1.2 Qigong literature in ancient works of Daoist philosophy -- 9.1.3 Qigong literature in ancient Confucian works -- 9.1.4 Qigong literature in ancient Buddhist work -- 9.1.5 Qigong literature in ancient martial-arts works -- 9.2 Ancient literature in medical Qigong -- 9.2.1 Excerpts from the Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic -- 9.2.2 Excerpts from the Records of Cultivating Mind and Prolonging Life -- 9.2.3 Excerpts from the General Treatise on the Etiology and Symptomology of Various Diseases -- 9.2.4 Excerpts from the Essential Golden Prescriptions for Emergencies -- 9.2.5 Excerpts from the General Collection for Holy Benevolence -- 9.2.6 Excerpts from the Essentials of Attaining Longevity -- 9.2.7 Excerpts from the Eight Essays for Cherishing Life -- 9.2.8 Excerpts from the Treatise on the Causes and Symptoms of Miscellaneous Diseases -- 9.3 Ancient Qigongliterature of other schools -- 9.3.1 Excerpts from the Classic of Dao and Virtues, Dao De Jing -- 9.3.2 Excerpts from the Concordance of the Three According to the Book of Changes -- 9.3.3 Excerpts from the Yellow Yard Canon -- 9.3.4 Excerpts from Master Who Embraces Simplicity, Bao Pu Zi -- 9.3.5 Excerpts from Awakening to the Truth -- 9.3.6 Excerpts from the Primary Shamatha and Vipasyana -- 9.3.7 Excerpts from the Wisdom Paramita Thoughts -- 9.3.8 Excerpts from The Classic of Great Mudra Yoga -- 9.3.9 Excerpts from The Great Learning -- 9.3.10 Excerpt from Mencius -- 9.3.11 Excerpts from Realize and Practice -- 9.3.12 Excerpts from The Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic and Marrow Cleansing Classic -- 9.3.13 Excerpts from The Ten Main Points of Taiji Quan -- 

POSTSCRIPT TO THE ENGLISH EDITION -- 

GLOSSARY OF KEY QIGONG TERMS -- 

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF CLASSIC CHINESE QIGONG WORKS -- 

A BRIEF CHRONOLOGY OF THE DYNASTIES IN THE HISTORY OF CH -- 

SUBJECT INDEX -- 

AUTHOR INDEX -- 

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Publisher

London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers