Nunca antes en la historia de la Medicina China ha habido un libro tan comprensivo y completo sobre Qigong Médico disponible al público. Escrito por un Doctor Americano de Qigong que estudio extensamente en China, este texto clínico provee la primera explicación completa acerca de la teoría energética del Qigong Médico Chino antiguo, el cual por siglos ha escapado y confundido al Occidente. Diseñado especialmente para la mente occidental, este texto contiene más de 1,125 paginas de texto comprensivo, y más de 775 tablas, fotos, e ilustraciones que proveen un modelo fácil de entender sobre la Teoría del Qigong Médico.
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Puntos claves de este texto incluyen los siguientes:
- Embriología Energética
- Anatomía y Psicología Enérgetica
- Entrenamiento para reconocer, Desarollar y Proyectar Qi
- Patología Energética y Desviaviones del Qi
- Diagnosis Energético y Sintomatología
- Práctica Cliníca del la Terapia del Qigong Médico
- Psicología Energética
- Tratando Cancer, Tumores, and Otras Enfermedades
- Recetas Paso-a-Paso del Qigong Médico
- Estableciendo una Clínica del Qigong Médico
- Evidencia Científica Probando la Eficacia de la Terapia del Qigong Médico
Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy - A Comprehensive Clinical Text
by Dr. Jerry Alan Johnson
Foreword
xxiii
Preface xxxi
Acknowledgments xxxv
Introduction xxxvii
Section I Foundations of Chinese Energetic Medicine
Chapter
1 Introduction to Medical Qigong 3
The Five Dominions of Energy 3
Defining the Energy of Yin and Yang 5
Understanding the Concept of Qi 5
Different Schools of Qigong 5
Medical Qigong Defined 6
Medical Qigong Training in China 7
Medical Qigong Training in the United States 8
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Qigong Therapy 14
Acupuncture Therapy 15
Herbal Therapy 18
Chinese Massage Therapy 19
Medical Qigong Therapy 22
Chapter 2 Energetic Formation of the Human Body 25
Energetic Embryological Development 25
Energy, Matter, and Spiritual Interactions 26
Understanding Fetal Toxins 26
Developmental Sequence 27
The Ten Lunar Months of Creation 29
Postnatal Energy Development 41
Energetic Embryological Overview 41
The Eternal Soul 42
Summary 51
Chapter 3 Physical Development and Structural Formation 53
Fascial Development and Energy Flow 53
Yin and Yang Structural Formation 53
The Yin and Yang of Body Aspects 55
The Five Elements 56
Congenital Constitutions 57
Classification of the Five Constitutions 57
The Wood Constitution 58
The Fire Constitution 60
The Earth Constitution 61
The Metal Constitution 62
The Water Constitution 63
Combined Constitutions 64
Personality Constitutions of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels 65
The Yao Image and Physical Anatomy 66
Identifying Introverted and Extroverted Structures 71
Congenital and Acquired Cellular Patterns 73
Summary 73
Chapter 4 The Five Energies of the Human Body 75
Sound Energy Resonances 75
Light Energy 77
Magnetic Energy 82
Generated Heat 84
Electricity 86
Chapter 5 The Three Dantians and The Taiji Pole 89
The Three Dantians 89
The Lower Field of Elixir 90
The Middle Field of Elixir 95
The Upper Field of Elixir 98
The Functional Aspects of the Three Dantians 102
The Dantian's Yin and Yang Energetic Chambers 104
The Doctor's Projected Aura Fields 105
The Taiji Pole 105
The Twelve Gates of the Chakra System 109
Taking Precautions 115
The Twelve Earthly Branches and the Twelve Chakra Gates 115
Chapter 6 The Twelve Primary Channels and Organs 117
Introduction 117
Classification of Channels 118
The Channels' Relationship to Qi and Blood 121
Function of the Channels 122
Internal and External Channel Flow 122
Organ and Channel Fundamentals 123
The Gall Bladder Channels 124
The Liver Channels 126
The Lung Channels 128
The Large Intestine Channels 130
The Stomach Channels 132
The Spleen Channels 134
The Heart Channels 136
The Small Intestine Channels 138
The Bladder Channels 140
The Kidney Channels 142
The Pericardium Channels 145
The Triple Burner Channels 147
Understanding Channel Pathology 151
Chapter 7 The Eight Extraordinary Vessels and Collaterals 155
The Eight Extraordinary Vessels 155
The Function of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels 155
The Eight Extraordinary Vessels and Medical Qigong Therapy 157
Clinical Use of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels 157
Energetic Functions of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels 158
The Governing and Conception Vessels 158
The Governing Vessel or Du Vessel 159
The Conception Vessel or Ren Vessel 162
The Thrusting Vessels and The Belt Vessels 164
The Belt Vessel or Dai Vessel 166
The Yin and Yang Heel Vessels or Qiao Vessels 168
The Yin Heel Vessels 168
The Yang Heel Vessels 169
The Yin and Yang Linking Vessels or Wei Vessels 171
The Yin Linking Vessel 171
The Yang Linking Vessels 172
Summary of Eight Extraordinary Vessel Pathology 173
The Fifteen Major Collaterals (Connecting Vessels) 175
The Twelve Divergent Channels 180
The Twelve Muscle/Tendon Channels 186
The Twelve Skin Zones 197
The Connective Tissue of the Twelve Skin Zones 197
Channel And Collateral Therapy 200
Controlling Qi Extension through the Channels 201
Chapter 8 The Body s Energetic Points 203
Introduction to Energetic Points 203
The Four Ways Points Are Formed 203
Scientific Research of Acupoints 203
The Four Categories of Energetic Points 204
The Two Gates of Energetic Points 204
The Three Functions of Energetic Points 205
Point Names 207
Classification of Energetic Points 207
Summary of Points 212
Chapter 9 The Extraordinary Yang Organs 215
The Uterus 215
The Brain 217
The Gall Bladder 218
The Marrow 218
The Bones 218
The Blood Vessels 221
Section II The Three Outer Forces: Heaven, Earth & Man
Chapter 10 Introduction to the Three Outer Forces 225
The Natural Power of the Three Outer Forces 225
The Three Outer Force s Nine Treasures 225
The Three Outer Forces and Chinese Alchemy 225
Heavenly Qi 226
Earthly Qi 228
Man s Qi 229
Chapter 11 The Three Treasures of Heaven: Sun, Moon, and Stars 231
Defining Heaven Qi 231
Influences of Heavenly Qi on the Human Body 232
Body Rhythms and Energetic Patterns 232
Cycles of the Sun 234
The Twelve Pi Hexagrams 234
The Four Principal Time Periods of Qigong Practice 236
The Four Seasonal Peak Transitions 237
The Six Principal Seasons of Transition 239
The Daily Qi, Blood, and Heat Cycle 239
Gathering The Sun s Essence Meditation 240
Cycles of the Moon 242
Prenatal Eight Trigrams and the Moon 244
Choosing the Proper Direction for Training Qi 244
Cycles of the Stars 248
Earthly Branches, Heavenly Stems, and Nine Palaces 254
Summary 255
Chapter 12 The Three Treasures of Earth: Earth, Water, and Wind 259
Introduction to the Three Treasures of Earth 259
Gathering Energy from the Earth s Energetic Fields 260
Techniques for Cultivating Earth Qi 260
Gathering Qi From Trees, Bushes, and Flowers 261
Gathering Qi From Mountains, Valleys, and Deserts 263
Gathering Qi From Oceans, Lakes, and Streams 263
Gathering Qi from the Six Directions 264
Additional Techniques for Training Earth Qi 265
The Earthly Treasure of Food 266
Understanding the Yin or Yang Aspect of Food 266
Understanding the Yin or Yang Aspect of Herbs 266
Energy, Food, and Diet 267
Using The Five Flavors of Food 268
Guidelines for the Five Elemental Tastes 270
Overview of the Five Elemental Tastes 271
Summary 271
Chapter 13 The Three Treasures of Man: Jing, Qi, and Shen 273
Prenatal and Postnatal Jing, Qi, and Shen Transformations 274
Jing: Essence of Life 276
The Yin and Yang Aspects of Jing 276
Prenatal Jing 276
Postnatal Jing 277
The Interaction of Prenatal and Postnatal Jing 277
Qi: Vital Life-Force Energy 278
Eighteen Classifications of Qi 279
The Six Functions of Qi 281
Qi and Energetic Medicine 283
Qi and the Body s Energetic Structure 283
Shen: The Spirit of Life 290
Shengong Schools of Meditations and Training 290
Prenatal and Postnatal Shen 291
The Five Spiritual Aspects and Yin Organ Components of Shen 291
The Liver Stores the Essence Spirit "Hun" 292
The Heart Stores the Essence Spirit "Shen" 295
The Spleen stores the Essence Spirit "Yi" 296
The Lungs Store the Essence Spirit "Po" 296
The Kidneys Store the Essence Spirit "Zhi" 298
The Five Yin Organ Cultivation of Shen 298
Shengong Cultivation Methods 300
The Six Transportations of Shen 301
The Eight Supernatural Powers 304
Soul Projection, Spirit Projection and Energy Projection 306
Section III Dao Yin Training
Chapter 14 Introduction To Dao Yin Training 313
Static Qigong Training 314
Dynamic Qigong Training 314
Principles of Yin and Yang in Dao Yin Training 314
Three Foundational Methods of Dao Yin Training 315
Chapter 15 Postural Dao Yin Training 317
Static Posture Dao Yin Training 317
Choosing the Proper Posture 318
Primary and Secondary Postures 318
The Eighteen Rules of Proper Medical Qigong Structure 321
Dynamic Posture Dao Yin Training 330
Using the Energy of the Hands to Lead Qi 332
Medical Qigong Walking Therapy 334
Walking Combined with Color Therapy 338
Walking Combined with Sound Therapy 338
The Therapeutic Effects of Medical Qigong Walking Therapy 338
Three Stepping Methods Used to Treat Cancer 342
Ending and Closing the Walking Therapy 344
Chapter 16 Respiratory Dao Yin 349
The Purpose of Respiratory Dao Yin 349
The Role of the Lungs in Qi Cultivation 349
Deep Inhalation and Exhalation Breathing Methods 349
Seven Dao Yin Breathing Techniques 350
Respiratory Guiding and Regulating 353
Respiratory Tonification and Purging Methods 354
Basic Essentials of Respiratory Training 354
Breathing Patterns for Collecting and Regulating Qi 355
The Four Progressive Stages of Respiration 356
Duration Time for Respiration Therapy 357
Emotional Effects on Breathing Patterns 357
Respiratory Dao Yin Cancer Prescriptions 357
Chapter 17 Mental Dao Yin Training 359
Introduction 359
The Prenatal and Postnatal Mind 360
Benign and Malignant Thought Patterns 361
The Importance of Mind Concentration 361
Regulating the Mind 362
The Three Categories of Mental Concentration 363
Essentials of Training Mind Concentration 364
Concentrative Meditation and Insight Meditation 365
The Three Stages of Mental Tranquility 366
The Three Processes of The Mind 366
Creating The Bridge Of Light 367
Reprogramming The Mind To Heal 369
Using the Imagination 369
Twelve Stages to Transcend and Transform 370
Summary 374
Section IV Qi Deviations in Qigong Training
Chapter 18 Introduction To Qi Deviations 377
The Main Causes of Qi Deviations 377
Correcting Qi Deviations 379
Shen Disturbances and Emotional Dysfunctions 386
Uncontrollable Muscle Deviations 391
Rectifying Qi Deviations Using Taiji Ruler 391
Chapter 19 Disorders and Deviations of the Soul and Spirit 393
Introduction to Spiritual Dimensions 393
Evil States and Mental Delusions 395
Projected Spirit Demons from the Subconscious Mind 397
Actual Encounters with Spirit Demons 397
Overview 399
Multiple Personality Disorder (Dissociative Identity Disorder) 400
Soul Retrieval and Medical Qigong Therapy 401
Wounding and Closing the Spirit 403
Healing the Spirit 405
Emotional Rebirthing Patterns 406
Soul Retrieval Meditation 406
The Door to the Chamber of Memories 411
Finding the Life Purpose 411
Section V Differential Diagnosis of Energetic Principles
Chapter 20 Introduction To Differential Diagnosis 415
Diagnosis in Energetic Medicine 415
Etiology in Medical Qigong Therapy 415
The Growth and Peak Cycles of Jing, Qi and Shen 416
Disorders of the Human Body 417
The Differentiation of Syndromes 419
The Categorization of Signs and Symptoms 420
Diagnosis and Treatment of the Patient 420
Understanding the Theory of Energetic Counteraction 422
Chapter 21 Diagnosis According to the Eight Energetic Principles 423
Internal and External Pathogenic Factors 423
Hot and Cold 428
Excess and Deficient 430
Yin And Yang Theory 431
Diagnosing Yin and Yang in the Body 432
Signs of Yin and Yang 435
Yin and Yang Categorization of Training 436
Pulse Diagnosis of the Eight Energetic Principles 436
Pulse Qualities and Classifications 437
The Classical Pulse Diagnostic Positions and Depth 438
Overview 439
Chapter 22 Diagnosis According to Qi, Blood, and Body Fluid Dysfunctions
441
Introduction 441
Disorders of the Qi 441
Leakage and Loss of Qi 442
Excess Qi Disorders 444
Qi Stagnation Disorders 444
Rebellious Qi Disorders 445
Turbid Qi 445
Rectifying Qi Disorders 446
Disorders of the Blood 447
Deficiency of Blood 447
Three Disorders of Body Fluids 448
Types of Phlegm 450
Chapter 23 Diagnosis According to the Five-Element Theories 451
Introduction to the Five Elements 451
The Five Elements and Yin and Yang Theory 451
The Creative or Generative Cycle 453
The Controlling or Restrictive Cycle 453
The Invading or Overacting Cycle 454
The Insulting or Counteracting Cycle 455
The Five Elemental Tonification Cycle 456
Five Yin Energetic Organ Manifestations 456
Chapter 24 Other Diagnostic Systems and Techniques 459
Diagnosis According to the Six Stages 459
Diagnosis According to the Four Levels 460
Diagnosis According to the Triple Burners 462
Chapter 25 Clinical Examination and Diagnosis 465
Sensory, Intuitive and Perceptual Diagnosis 465
Sensory Diagnosis 465
Clinical Intake, Examination and Evaluation 465
Examination for Diagnosis 467
Devising a Treatment Principle 468
Treatment Strategy 468
Treatment 469
After the Treatment 469
Alternative Treatment Strategies 470
Intuitive and Perceptual Diagnosis 470
The Metaphysical Dimensions of Medical Qigong Healing 470
The Awakening 471
Learning Intuitive and Perceptual Diagnosis 471
Receiving and Interpreting the Patient s Fields of Bio-information 472
Accessing the Knowledge Stored within the Wuji 473
Understanding Past-Life Regression 474
Learning Medical Qigong Techniques 476
Perceptual Communication Training 477
Applications of Intuitive and Perceptual Qi Diagnosis 479
Diagnosis Based on Flat-Palm Detection (Hand Sensing) 479
Diagnosis Based on Kinesthetic and Empathic Qi Absorption 480
Hand Diagnosis Based on Body Association 481
Diagnosis by Observing Aura Fields 483
Diagnosis Based on Intention 487
Long Distance Medical Qigong Therapy 487
Faith Projection and Medical Qigong Therapy 490
Auxiliary Medical Qigong Healing Modalities 492
Using Medical Qigong to Heal by Projecting Chinese Characters 492
Using Medical Qigong With Supplementary Apparatuses 492
Section VI Establishing the Medical Qigong Clinic
Chapter 26 Treating the Patient 499
Setting a Space/Time Foundation 499
Establishing the Medical Qigong Treatment Room 500
Establishing a Rapport with the Patient 500
The Four Major Priorities of Clinical Qigong Healing 503
Preparing the Self to Treat the Patient 504
Treating the Patient 509
Medical Qigong Treatments 515
Treating Multiple Patients 519
Ending the Treatment 520
Chapter 27 Combining Medical Qigong Therapy with Other Healing Modalities
523
Combining Medical Qigong Therapy with TCM Modalities 523
Combining Medical Qigong Therapy with Western Medical Modalities 525
Chapter 28 Precautions and Ethical Considerations for the Qigong Doctor
527
Avoiding Energetic Depletion 527
Preventing the Invasion of Turbid Qi 528
Guidelines for the Medical Qigong Doctor 529
Wu Zang (Five Organ) Meditation for Energetic Protection 530
Creating a Protective Energetic Force Field 533
Clinical Ethics 534
Conscious and Subconscious Clinical Interactions 535
Establishing Doctor and Patient Agreements 536
Power Dynamics and Ethical Behavior 537
Pitfalls 538
Clinical Burnout and Medical Qigong Therapy 538
Energetic Boundary Invasion 539
Strengthening the Doctor s Energetic Boundaries 540
Causes of Spiritual Dryness 540
Section VII The Treatment Principles of Medical Qigong Therapy
Chapter 29 Principles and Parameters of Medical Qigong Therapy 545
The Five Methods for Treating Patients 545
The Nine Stages of Treatment 545
The Three Wonders of Medical Qigong Therapy 546
Contraindications for Medical Qigong Therapy 548
Chapter 30 Balancing the Body s Energetic System 551
Purging, Tonifying, and Regulating 551
The Three Treatment Modalities 551
Purgation Techniques 552
Tonification and Purgation Methods 552
Tonification and Purgation Guidelines 554
Understanding Medical Qigong Regulation 554
Qi Regulation and Guiding Principles 555
Energy Balancing Procedures 555
Clinical Observations of Pathological Energetic Patterns 556
Locations of Energetic Blockages 556
Types of Energetic Complications 559
Patient s Energetic Facial Distortion 562
Patient Resistance to Energetic Therapy 562
Unblocking the Five Passes 562
Further Complications 564
Chapter 31 The Magic Square of the Yellow River 565
The Magic Square and Eight Trigrams 568
The Magic Square and the Eight Extraordinary Vessels 569
Understanding the Metaphysical Aspect of Numbers 569
The Five Element Energetic Flow of the Magic Square 570
Crossover Energy Patterns 570
Chapter 32 Healing the Patient s Emotional Traumas 573
Introduction 573
The Physiological Effects of Benign and Chronic Emotions 573
Five Levels of Feeling and Their Governing Organs 573
Stages of Emotional History and Resolution 576
Assisting the Patient in Establishing Healthy Boundaries 578
Rejection, Betrayal, and Abandonment 578
Emotional Security 579
Healing Emotional Traumas 580
Pulling Out the Pain Meditation 581
Understanding Why a Patient Won t Heal 582
Facing the Death of a Patient 583
Summary 585
Section VIII Qi Emitting Methods
Chapter 33 Energy Extension And Qi Manipulation Techniques 589
Energy Projection 589
Types of Energy Extension 589
Controlling Energetic Projections 591
Hand Postures for Qi Emission 592
The Extended Fan Palm 592
The Sword Fingers 594
The One Finger Skill 595
The Invisible Needle Palm 597
The Dragon s Mouth Palm 598
The Kneading Tiger Palm 598
The Five Thunder Fingers 599
Chapter 34 Qi Extension, Guidance, and Regulation Techniques 601
Qi Extension Techniques 601
Guiding the Linear Flow of Energy 601
Circulating the Qi in a Circling Pattern 603
Spiraling Energy Flow 605
Energetic Cupping 607
Guiding the Stationary Flow of Energy 607
Guiding the Hot and Cold Flow of Energy 610
Clinical Application of Yin and Yang Energy Extension 612
Guiding the Energetic Flow of the Five Elements 612
Summary of Qi Emitting Methods 616
Chapter 35 The Invisible Needle Theory and Application 619
Introduction 619
Preparation 619
Angle of Insertion for Tonification or Sedation 620
The Hand Postures of the Invisible Needle 621
Time and Duration of Treatment 622
Removing the Invisible Needles and Ending the Treatment 622
Chapter 36 Energetic Point Therapy 623
Channel Point Treatments and Prescriptions 623
Contraindications 627
Channel Point Meditation 627
Chapter 37 Medical Qigong Massage 631
Introduction to Tissue Function 631
Two Approaches in Treatment 632
Tissue Regulation Through Medical Qigong Massage 633
The Five Elemental Qi Massage Therapy 633
Yin and Yang Energetic Point Manipulation 636
Treating the Tissue Area or Energetic Point 637
Additional Guidelines 637
Section IX Medical Qigong Exercises and Prescriptions
Chapter 38 Introduction to Medical Qigong Prescriptions and Regulation
Exercises 641
History of Medical Qigong Prescriptions 641
The Function of Medical Qigong Prescriptions 641
Medical Qigong and the Immune System 642
The Five Stages of Healing 645
The Three Categories of Medical Qigong Prescriptions 645
Choosing Prescriptions According to the Patient s Qi Circulation 646
Medical Qigong Prescriptions for General Syndromes 647
Number of Breaths Required in Medical Qigong Prescriptions 647
Chapter 39 Specific Organ Self-Massage Prescriptions 649
Introduction 649
Heart Massage 649
Liver Massage 651
Lung Massage 652
Spleen & Stomach Massage 652
Kidney Massage 653
Chapter 40 Healing Sound Therapy and Prescriptions 657
Introduction and History 657
Sound Volume Resonation 657
High-, Middle-, and Low-Pitched Sound 658
Breath and Mind Control 658
Audible and Inaudible Sound Resonation 659
The Six Healing Sound Prescriptions 660
The Proper Number of Breaths for Healing Sound Practice 665
Combining Multiple Organ Sounds 666
Old Man Searching for the Reflection of the Moon at the Bottom of Tide Pool
666
Contraindications for the Six Healing Sound Therapy 668
Sound Resonation Therapy for Tumor and Cancer 668
Preparation for Tumor and Cancer Sound Therapy 668
The Proper Amount of Tone Regulations 669
Specialized Prescriptions for Tumors and Cancer 669
Contraindications for Tumor and Cancer Sound Therapy 673
Chapter 41 Medical Qigong Regulation Exercises 675
Introduction 675
Starting and Ending the Prescriptions 675
Medical Qigong Cultivation Exercises 676
External Qi Cultivation 676
Internal Qi Cultivation 677
Regulating the Body s Qi 678
The Fire Path of the Microcosmic Orbit 678
The Water Path of the Microcosmic Orbit 681
The Wind Path of the Microcosmic Orbit 681
Medical Qigong Prescriptions 682
Descend the Qi and Cleanse the Organs 682
Gathering Qi in the Upper and Lower Dantians 684
Rolling the Ball with Both Palms 686
Opening and Closing the Upper, Middle, and Lower Burners 687
Sun and Moon Rotating Technique 689
Expanding and Contracting the Rings 691
Descending the Yang and Ascending the Yin Technique 691
Turning and Winding the Belt Vessel Technique 693
Opening and Closing the Heaven and Earth Technique 695
Collect the Qi and Return to the Lower Dantian Technique 697
Qigong Self-Healing Massage and Point Therapy 698
Wash the Face 698
Massage the Head 698
Beating the Heavenly Drum 699
Pressing the Ears 699
Rubbing the Eyes 699
Massaging the Nose 700
Clicking the Teeth 700
Wagging the Tongue 701
Swallowing the Saliva 701
Whirling the Nape and Turning the Neck 701
Massaging the Chest and Abdomen 702
Massage Tapping the Hands (LI-4) 702
Massage Tapping the Forearms (Pc-6) 702
Massage Tapping the Elbows (LI-11) 702
Massaging under the Arms (Ht-1) 703
Massage Tapping the Upper Shoulders (GB-21) 703
Massaging the Arms 703
Massage Tapping the Lower Dantian (CV-6) 703
Massage Tapping the Back of the Waist (GV-4) 704
Massage Tapping the Sides of the Hips (GB-30) 704
Massage Tapping the Thighs (GB-31) 704
Massage Tapping the Outside of the Knees (GB-34) 704
Massage Tapping the Inside of the Knees (Sp-9) 705
Massage Tapping the back of the Knees (Bl-40) 705
Massage Tapping Below the Knees (St-36) 705
Massage Tapping above the Medial Malleolus (Sp-6) 706
Massage Tapping the Heels (Kd-1) 706
Trembling the Knees 706
Circling the Abdomen 706
Completing the Exercise 707
Chapter 42 Daoist Qigong Regulation Exercises 709
Daoist Five Yang Organ Regulation Exercise 709
Daoist Five Yin Organ Tonification and Regulation Exercises 710
Section X Treatment of Internal Diseases with Qi Emission Therapy
Introduction 724
Chapter 43 Qi Emission Therapy for Liver Diseases 725
Introduction 725
Liver Complications and Symptoms 726
General Treatment for Liver Diseases 726
Medical Qigong Therapy for Liver Qi Dysfunction 726
Liver Qigong Prescriptions 728
Medical Qigong Therapy for Specific Liver Diseases 730
Disorders of the Biliary Tract 730
Gallstones 731
Cirrhosis 732
Cholecystitis 733
Hypochondriac Pain 734
Chapter 44 Qi Emission Therapy For Heart Diseases 735
Introduction 735
Heart Complications and Symptoms 735
General Treatment for Heart Diseases 736
Medical Qigong Therapy for Heart Qi Dysfunction 737
Heart Qigong Prescriptions 737
Specific Medical Qigong Therapy for Heart Diseases 738
Hypertension 738
Palpitation 742
Rheumatic Heart Disease 743
Chapter 45 Qi Emission Therapy for Spleen/Stomach Diseases 745
Introduction 745
Spleen Complications and Symptoms 745
General Treatment for Spleen Diseases 746
Medical Qigong Therapy for Spleen Qi Dysfunction 747
Specific Medical Qigong Therapy for Spleen Diseases 749
Diabetes 749
Medical Qigong Therapy and Stomach Diseases 750
Stomach Complications and Symptoms 750
General Treatment for Stomach Diseases 751
Specific Medical Qigong Therapy for Stomach Diseases 751
Abdominal Pain 751
Chronic Gastritis 754
Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers 755
Chronic Constipation 756
Chapter 46 Qi Emission Therapy and Lung Diseases 759
Introduction 759
Lung Complications and Symptoms 759
General Treatment for Lung Diseases 761
Medical Qigong Therapy for Lung Qi Dysfunction 761
Lung Qigong Prescriptions 761
Specific Medical Qigong Therapy for Lung Diseases 762
Treating the Common Cold and Influenza 762
Chronic Bronchitis 764
Asthma 764
Bronchiectasis 766
Sinusitis 767
Chapter 47 Qi Emission Therapy for Kidney Diseases 769
Introduction 769
Kidney Complications and Symptoms 770
General Treatment for Kidney Diseases 770
Medical Qigong Therapy for Kidney Qi Dysfunction 771
Kidney Qigong Prescriptions 772
Specific Medical Qigong Therapy for Kidney Diseases 773
Tinnitus and Deafness 773
Lumbago 774
Insomnia 775
Pyelonephritis 776
Impotence 777
Chapter 48 Qi Emission Therapy for Miscellaneous Diseases 781
Introduction 781
Deficient Dantian Qi 781
Prescriptions for Regulating the Three Dantians 781
Improper Yin and Yang Energy Balance 782
Disorders of the Qi 783
Rebellious Qi Disorders 784
Arthritis 784
Vertigo 786
Headaches 787
Migraine headaches 789
Section XI Specialized Qi Emission Therapy for Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Gynecology, Neurology, Psychology, Oncology, and Surgery
Introduction 794
Chapter 49 Qi Emission Therapy for Pediatrics 795
Introduction 795
Early Stages of Child Growth and Development 795
Pathology 796
Deficient Lungs 796
Deficient Spleen 796
Deficient Kidneys 796
Liver Yang Excess 796
Heart (Shen) Imbalance 796
Hot and Cold Exogenous Factors 797
Therapy 797
Energetic Movement and Flow 797
Medical Qigong Exercise Prescriptions for Children 797
Chapter 50 Qi Emission Therapy for Geriatrics 801
Treating the Patient s Emotional Stability 802
Energizing the Patient s Qi Circulation 802
Tapping the Knees to Prevent Senility 803
Cultivating the Patient s Yuan Qi by Absorbing Energy from Nature 803
Further Observations and Insights on Geriatric Patients 804
Chapter 51 Qi Emission Therapy for Gynecology 807
Introduction 807
Menstrual Flow 807
Qi and Blood Regulation 807
Etiology and Pathology of Gynecological Diseases 808
Vaginal Discharge 809
Menstrual Complications 810
Dysmenorrhea 810
Menoxenia 812
Cysts and Tumors 812
Breast Cysts and Benign Tumors 812
Level-1 Breast Cysts (Benign Lumps, Nodules or Fibroadenoma) 813
Level-2 Breast Cysts (Mastitis or Carbuncle) 813
Level-3 Breast Tumors 813
Overview of Treatment 814
Ovarian Cysts and Uterine Tumors 815
Uterine Complications 816
Miscarriage 816
Uterine Complications Due to Abortions 818
Understanding Energetic Abortions 819
Chapter 52 Qi Emission Therapy For Neurology (Stroke, Coma, Paralysis,
and Multiple Sclerosis) 821
Introduction 821
Stroke (Wind-Stroke) 821
Coma 823
Facial Paralysis (Bells Palsy) 824
Multiple-Sclerosis (MS) 825
Chapter 53 Qi Emission Therapy for Psychology 827
Introduction to Energetic Psychology 827
The Emotional Energy Stored within the Five Yin Organs 828
Excessive Anger Injures the Liver (Wood) 829
Excessive Joy Injures the Heart (Fire) 830
Excessive Worry Injures the Spleen (Earth) 831
Excessive Sadness and Grief Injures the Lungs (Metal) 832
Excessive Fear Injures the Kidneys (Water) 834
Five Yin Organ Emotional Responses 835
Emotional Disharmony 836
Emotional Frequency Resonation 838
Differentiation of Psycho-Emotional Disorders 839
Self-Treatment Prescriptions for Psycho-Emotional Disorders 840
Treating Emotional Anxieties, Phobias, and Addictions 840
Treating Phobias and Depression Using The Windows of the Sky" Points 844
Treating Psycho-emotional Disorders Related to Stress 848
Treating Stagnant Lung Qi and the Repression of Grief 850
Chapter 54 Qi Emission Therapy for Oncology 853
History of Cancer Treatments 853
Categorization of Tumors 853
Three Formations of Cancer Growth 854
Etiology, The Six Pathogenic Evils That Cause Cancer 855
Emotional Components of Cancer Formation 856
Cancer Formation and the Patient s Mind, Emotions, and Spirit 857
Stressful Life Activities and the Immune System 858
Using Medical Qigong to Strengthen the Immune System 859
Cancer Treatment Methods 860
Social Oncology 9Establishing a Cancer Support Group 861
Social Oncology within the Hospitals 861
Cancer Research 862
Meditations for Cancer Patients 862
Summary 864
Treating Tumors and Cancer with Medical Qigong Therapy 864
Brain Tumors 864
Breast Cancer 865
Uterine Cancer 866
Cervical Cancer 867
Prostate Cancer 869
Lung Cancer (Pulmonary Carcinoma) 871
Liver Cancer 871
Esophageal Cancer 872
Stomach Cancer 873
Pancreatic Cancer 873
Colon and Rectum Cancer 874
Chapter 55 Qi Emission Therapy for Radiation and Chemotherapy 877
Medical Qigong Therapy and Radiation Therapy 877
Medical Qigong Therapy and Chemotherapy 877
Relieving Symptoms Associated With Radiation and Chemotherapy 878
Chapter 56 Qi Emission Therapy For Surgery 879
Medical Qigong and Preoperative Therapy 879
Using Medical Qigong for Anesthesia 880
Medical Qigong Therapy and Surgery 882
Medical Qigong and Postoperative Therapy 882
Medical Qigong Therapy and Recreating Organ Energy 883
Medical Qigong Therapy and Organ Transplantation 885
Follow-up and Remedial Prescriptions 885
Phantom Pains of Amputated Organs 887
Medical Qigong Therapy and the Treatment of Scar Tissue 887
Section XII Medical Qigong Appendices
Introduction to the Appendices 890
Appendix 1A Medical Applications of Qigong 891
Abstract 891
Introduction to Medical Qigong 891
Examples of Medical Applications of Qigong 892
Therapeutic Balancing of the Channels and Functions of the Body 892
Hypertension 893
Prevention of Stroke and Mortality 893
Improvements in Heart Function and Microcirculation 894
Improvement in Sex Hormone Levels 895
Increased Bone Density 895
Cancer 896
Reversing Senility 897
Mind-Body Regulation 898
Brain Waves 898
Blood flow to the Brain 898
Effect of Rapid and Large Changes in Altitude 898
Cardiac Function 898
Microcirculation Disorders 899
Study of Lung Function 899
Summary and Conclusions 899
References 900
Appendix 1B Anti-Aging Benefits of Qigong 903
Introduction 903
Clinical Studies Indicating the Anti-aging Benefits of Qigong 903
Therapeutic Balancing of the Channels and Functions of the Body by Qigong
904
Blood Pressure 904
Mortality and Stroke 904
Improvements in Heart Function and Mircrocirculation 905
Enhanced Activity of Anti-aging Enzyme SOD 905
Cardiovascular Function 905
Combination of Medical Qigong and Drugs Therapy 906
Conclusions 906
References 907
Endnotes 907
Appendix 1C The Effect of Qigong on Therapeutic Balancing Measured by Electroacupuncture
According to Voll (EAV): A Preliminary Study 910
Abstract 910
Introduction 910
Materials and Methods 911
Results and Discussion 911
Conclusions 913
Acknowledgments 913
References 913
Appendix 2 Scientific Investigations into Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy
917
Introduction 917
Qigong Masters and Energetic Medicine 918
The Science of China 918
Qigong's Long History 919
Simulation of Emitted Qi 920
Scientific Plausibility of Qi, the Human Energy Field 920
References 921
The Future of Qigong 921
Infrasonic Qigong Research 922
Infrasonic Simulation of Emitted Qi from Qigong Masters 922
Summary of Research 922
Doubts about Emitted Qi 922
Background 923
The Brain as a Detector of Emitted Qi 923
Scientific Controls 924
Infrasonic vs. Electromagnetic Interference 925
Summary 925
Secondary Acoustic Biological Response 925
Measurement and Analysis of Infrasonic Waves from Emitted Qi 927
Neuro Science Nerve Impingement and Emitted Qi 928
Infrasonic Treatment of Asthma 929
Treatment Method 930
Observation Criteria 9Four Grades 930
Therapeutic Results 930
Laboratory Results 930
The Infrasonic Signal from the Qigong Perspective 931
Mechanisms of the QGM 931
Relieves Pain and Edema 931
Strengthens Immune Function and Reduces Inflammation 931
Normalizes Autonomic Nervous System 931
Relieves Some Symptoms of Heart Disease 932
Emitted Qi Training Increases Infrasonic Sound Emission of Healers 932
Scientific Qigong Research 933
Effects of the Emitted Qi on Healing of Experimental Fracture 934
Measuring Qi in the Blood 935
Effects of Qigong on Neurotransmitters 936
Physical Characteristics of Emitted Qi 937
Results 938
Superconducting Magnetometer Measures Changes During Qigong 938
Qigong and Cancer 938
The Effect of the Emitted Qi on Carcinoma Cells 939
The effect of emitted Qi on the gastric adenocarcinoma cells: 939
SUMMARY: 940
Qigong as a Therapeutic Aid for Advanced Cancer Patients 940
The Effect of Emitted Qi on Leukemia in Mice 941
Effects of Qigong on Malignant Tumor 942
Effects of Patient Tumors on Kirlian Images of Healthcare Providers 943
Chaos and Consciousness 945
Low Dimensional Chaos in Practicing Qigong 945
Qigong Training and Coherence of EEG 946
Vibrational Trembling, Chaos, and EEG 946
Laboratory Testing 947
Chaos and the College Entrance Exam 947
Searching for Jing, Qi, and Shen in Western Science 948
Conclusion 949
The Role of Chaos in Disease and Healing 950
Therapeutic Chaos 951
Implications of Scientific Qigong Research 952
Appendix 3 The Psychological and Energetic Mechanisms Triggered in the
Human System by the Self-Applied Health Enhancement Methods Qigong, Taiji,
and Yoga 957
Oxygen 957
Lymph System Function 960
Brain and Nervous System Function 964
Energetic Mechanisms 967
Conclusion 968
References 970
Glossary of Terms 973
Bibliography 1003
Clinical References 1009
Index 1011
About the Author 1029
Medical Background 1029
Martial Arts Background 1031
Additional Branches of the International Institute of Medical Qigong 1033
Branches within the United States 1033
International Branches 1035
Chinese Medical Qigong Text Companion Video Series 1079
Video #1. Gathering Energy from Heaven and Earth: 1079
Video #2. Stationary and Dynamic Medical Qigong Posture Training: 1079
Video #3. Treating Patients with Medical Qigong Therapy (#1): 1080
Video #4. Treating Patients with Medical Qigong Therapy (#2): 1080
Video #5. Medical Qigong Energy Techniques and Qi Emitting Methods: 1081
Video #6. Medical Qigong Invisible Needle Technique, Five Element Qigong Massage
and Energetic Point Therapy: 1081
Video #7. Medical Qigong Healing Sound Therapy and Prescriptions: 1082
Video #8. Treatment of Internal Organ Diseases with Medical Qigong: 1082
Video #9. Treatment of Cysts, Tumors and Cancer with Medical Qigong Therapy:
1083
Video #10. Soul Retrieval: 1083
1. Chi Kung - The Healing Workout Video 1084
2. Tai Chi - The Empowering Workout Video 1084
3. Tai Chi Meditation CD #1 - Life Force Breathing 1085
4. Tai Chi Meditation CD #2 -Eight Direction Perception 1085
