| Did you know that qi gong is a powerful tool for | | | | thamalus in away that can reduce anxiety levels. |
| increasing circulation to the brain and changing | | | | Researchers reported in "The Journal of |
| brain chemistry to reduce states of anxiety or | | | | Alternative and Complementary Medicine" |
| challenges with attention? | | | | (October 1, 2007, 13(8): 831-840) that because of |
| Researchers at the University of CA at Irvine | | | | "its potential therapeutic effects, that qigong can |
| found that when subjects with attention deficit | | | | be considered as an alternative therapy to help |
| disorder received qi emissions by a qi gong | | | | meet the increasing demand of nonpharmacologic |
| master, the subjects brain scans following qi | | | | modalities in achieving biopsychosocial health for |
| emission showed a higher perfusion of blood to | | | | those suffering from anxiety in the general |
| certain brain regions compared to scans prior to qi | | | | population." |
| emission. | | | | The gentle flowing movements of qi gong also |
| When blood circulation to the brain increases, | | | | helps the brain by challenging coordination between |
| increased attention and mental clarity occur, along | | | | movements and breath work which nourishes the |
| with less atrophy of brain tissue. | | | | neurological system to reduce dementia in elderly |
| Yet, you don't have to work with a qi gong | | | | people. |
| master to gain benefits. Simply engaging in a | | | | Thus, qi gong and tai chi are often used as |
| regular practice of qi gong movements and | | | | therapies to prevent neurological atrophy and |
| meditations can also positively impact your | | | | challenge the brain to stay vibrant and healthy |
| attention levels and protect the brain against | | | | throughout all phases of our lives. |
| premature aging. | | | | In my practice, I use qi gong as a clinical tool to |
| Qi Gong also increases alpha brain waves | | | | help children and adults with sensory processing |
| (associated with deep states of relaxation and | | | | disorders, learning challenges, autism, ADD, and |
| also with focused concentration as in the states | | | | anxiety improve the way they engage and |
| of meditation) and activates the visual cortex and | | | | process the world. |