Experimental evidence suggests the following healing effects of Qigong exercises and meditations.

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Cardiovascular

Lower resting heart rate; positive effects on EKG, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels

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Respiratory

Deeper breathing, slower respiratory rate, improves oxygen delivery to the cells

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Immune System

Immune balance, whether too yang (as Chinese medicine classifies autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, allergies, and diabetes) or too yin (a Chinese medical understanding of immune deficiency conditions such as cancer and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)

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Circulation

Better circulation and peripheral warmth (hands and feet)

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Brain

Improves cerebral blood flow and oxygen delivery to brain cells (The brain is the most oxygen-hungry organ in the body.) Potential benefit for stroke  and seizure disorders. Slow, high amplitude brainwaves suggest relaxed and focused state of consciousness. Production of BDNF (Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor) during qigong may help prevent dementia and Alzheimer's

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Musculoskeletal

Improves posture, balance, strength, stamina, flexibility

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Chronic Pain

Anti-inflammatory effects and positive mood (production of endorphins) may be linked to pain reduction from injury, surgery, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other conditions

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Mental Health

Decreases stress response, may be helpful for anxiety, depression, memory, interpersonal sensitivity, and to restore confidence in better management of one's own health ("self-efficacy")

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Longevity

May have positive effects on various signs of aging, including blood pressure, pulmonary function and vital capacity, cholesterol and hormone levels, kidney function, mental acuity, vision and hearing, bone density, immune function, digestion, balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, libido, and resilience

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not intended as medical advice or to prevent, diagnose, or treat disease.

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