Guolin Qigong As An Adjunctive to Cancer Therapy & QUOLIN QIGONG ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA

e-Journal of Traditional & Complementary Medicine RESEARCH ON EFFECTIVENESS OF HERBS AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES FOR CANCER Home ABOUT US EDITORIAL PAIN & WELLNESS CENTRE CA CARE POSTS Qigong As An Adjunctive to Cancer Therapy MARCH 17, 2011 BY CA CARE COMMENTS OFF Abstract: There are two basic kinds of Qigong, internal and external. Internal Qigong is used for self-healing and health maintenance. It can be performed in any position, including standing, sitting, walking, or lying down. External Qigong is practiced by Qigong masters and involves projecting the qi energy out of one’s body to heal another. The practice of qigong increases oxygen utilization, improves blood circulation, and increases the level and flow of qi (internal healing energy), which can help to maintain optimum health and encourage healing of diseased cells and organs. Yeong Sek Yee & Khadijah Shaari 10, Jalan SS 19/1K, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor. Tel: 03-56342775 / 019-3278092 __________________________________________________________________________ Exercise moves lymph, which collects wastes from your cells and tissue fluids, and helps to eliminate them from your body. It also eliminates toxins from cells and tissues through sweating and deep breathing, as well. In the process, exercise reduces and in some cases eliminates many of the poisons that your illness needs to survive. Among the more systematic programs of movement therapy that can be applied to treating serous illness is QIGONG which is an ancient Chinese exercise involving physical movements and deep breathing. An element of traditional Chinese medicine, it is used to circulate internal qi, which according to Chinese medicine, is the vital energy that flows through the body in a system of subtle channels known as meridians. Qigong is intended to direct the internal qi, and promote health. There are two basic kinds of Qigong, internal and external. Internal Qigong is used for self-healing and health maintenance. It can be performed in any position, including standing, sitting, walking, or lying down. External Qigong is practiced by Qigong masters and involves projecting the qi energy out of one’s body to heal another. The practice of qigong increases oxygen utilization, improves blood circulation, and increases the level and flow of qi (internal healing energy), which can help to maintain optimum health and encourage healing of diseased cells and organs. Done regularly, qigong can be a valuable part of a healthy lifestyle that should include a nutrient-rich plant based diet, physical exercise, sufficient rest and sleep and clean living. There are many styles of qigong, each with its own set of exercises and special discipline. All are beneficial. Qigong movements are gentle and unhurried and the slow movement tends to synchronize with the pace of breathing. Cancer patients practicing such activities will experience a sense of deep relaxation and heightened alertness. The practice of qigong has 3 main beneficial effects on the individual with cancer: a) Improved oxygen supply - during qigong, the body becomes deeply relaxed and oxygen is absorbed from the blood by the tissues. Unlike other more vigorous physical activities in which oxygen is utilized by the muscles, during qigong, oxygen is distributed throughout the body, including those areas that may be harboring cancer cells. Thus qigong accelerates oxygen distribution in the body. The higher the oxygen supply, the more readily the body can reverse a cancerous condition. In addition, there is an increased efficiency of cell metabolism and tissue regeneration through increased circulation of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to the brain, organs b) Improved balance of the autonomic nervous system The second major benefit of qigong on the cancer patient involves the person’s psyche and its effect on the autonomic nervous system (ANS). During qigong practice, the individual can achieve a state of deep relaxation, enabling the parasympathetic nervous system to neutralize the stress response. When the autonomic nervous system are in balance, the immune system is more highly activated. c) Improved Lymphatic Function Qigong exercises stimulates circulation of the lymph fluid through the system, carrying the Immune cells to key areas and eliminating toxins from the tissue spaces. Thus, qigong’s main therapeutic benefits for cancer patients are the combined effects of improving the oxygen supply, balancing the nervous system, enhancing mood and relaxation, and strengthening the lymphatic system. QIGONG AS A COMPLEMENTARY CANCER THERAPY In China, Traditional Chinese doctors regard qigong not as an exclusive from of therapy, rather, they emphasize using it in combination with conventional treatment, Chinese herbal remedies, a healing diet, psychotherapy and regular group activities. Research studies of patients with cancer found that qigong helped improve the condition of the immune system, stimulated appetite, and reduced adverse side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Also, qigong appears to raise the cancer patient’s energy levels and improved muscle tone and co-ordination. MAIN TYPES OF QIGONG EXERCISES AVAILABLE AND WHERE TO PRACTISE The following are the main types of qigong exercises known to be practiced inMalaysia. Please call the individual organization concerned and choose a t raining center most convenient to you. a) QUOLIN QIGONG ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA H.Q: 5-4, Tkt Tiga, Jalan SP 2/1, Taman Serdang Perdana, Seksyen 2, 43300, Seri Kembangan. Tel/Fax: 03-89488775 NB : Quolin Qigong is practiced at 10 centres in the Klang Valley Please call the Association for details (between 11 a.m - 4 p.m) Quolin Qigong was named after Madam Guo Lin, who had cancer, used Western Medicine, and was near death. Then she found that by adapting Qigong forms she had learned from her grandparents, she was able to resolve her cancer in a dramatic way. Quolin Qigong has been recommended to cancer patients by several hospitals inChina, Taiwan and Hong Kong. It is also the official exercise of many Cancer Recovery Clubs in China. b) THE HEALING CHI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA(CHI DYNAMICS) The above association was founded by Grandmaster Anthony Wee to teach & promote CHI DYNAMICS QIGONG BREATHING and CHI MEDITATION. Chi Dynamics practices are held at various centers in KL/PJ areas. For more information, please contact: Mr Kong Voon Sim - Chairman 012-2112282 Puan Khadijah Shaari - Deputy Chairman - 019-3278092 Mr Hew Chee Wai - Secretary 016-2200228 NB: website : www.chidynamics.org.my The Association has produced a special booklet by Grandmaster Anthony Wee entitled CANCER CARE WITH CHI DYNAMICS which explains in detail the proper method of breathing (deep diaphragmatic or abdominal breathing) which cancer patients should practise. The booklet is distributed free to all cancer patients and they can seek the help of qualified instructors to guide them. (please call the above for more information)

馬來西亞大學研究報告Guolin QiGong: The Roles of Body Mind Exercise for Breast Cancer Survivors

馬來西亞大學研究報告 Guolin QiGong The roles of mind-body exercise in the health care of breast cancer survivors in Malaysia Low intensity exercise but with potential benefits was more preferable as an alternative to more vigorous exercise when striving for health benefits for breast cancer patients and survivors. The present study seeks to understand the roles of mind-body exercise particularly Guolin Qigong in the health care of breast cancer survivors in Malaysia, the motivation factors that drove these survivors to practise a low intensity exercise such as Guolin Qigong and the outcomes gained from this exercise. A purposive sampling technique and in-depth interview was employed to 13 informants from five regions in Malaysia. The findings of the study indicated that the Qigong exercise has developed self-empowerment and helped these women to be responsible for their own life particularly physical, psychosocial and spiritual. It also serves as an avenue for support and communication among the breast cancer survivors. The motivations from them to practise Qigong were supported by the need of these women to survive and their belief in this Guolin Qigong in healing their cancer and its adaptable form of exercise which led to their enjoyment into integrating this exercise into their daily routine. The outcome gained from this exercise were feeling good, lessened anxiety, found peacefulness, strengthen immune system and found internal strength and direction in fighting their cancer. Lastly, this study provided better understanding for all cancer patients and survivors the roles of Guolin Qigong exercise in enhancing quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. These findings can be used to health practitioners and health providers to promote Guolin Qigong exercise and motivate all cancer patients and survivors to practise Guolin Qigong. Published in: Science and Social Research (CSSR), 2010 International Conference on Date of Conference: 5-7 Dec. 2010 Page(s): 629 - 634 Print ISBN: 978-1-4244-8987-9 Conference Location : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Digital Object Identifier : 10.1109/CSSR.2010.5773857 ============== The Roles of Body Mind Exercise for Breast Cancer Survivors Category: Research & development/Year 2007 ... The Mind-Body Exercise for this study particularly focused on Guolin Qigong. The study was guided by the following research questions: (1) What are the roles of Qigong as a Mind-Body Exercise in the ... Wednesday, 07 December 2011 Navi: Research & Development Year 2007 The Roles of Body Mind Exercise for Breast Cancer Survivors The Roles of Body Mind Exercise for Breast Cancer Survivors Wednesday, 07 December 2011 06:25 Administrators E-mail Print PDF Researcher/s : Nadiah Diyana Tan Abdullah, Khor Poy Hua Funding : RMI (UiTM) Research Abstract : THE ROLES OF MIND-BODY EXERCISE IN THE HEALTH CARE OF BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS IN MALAYSIA PREPARED BY NADIAH DIYANA TAN BINTI ABDULLAH KHOR POY HUA The purpose of this study was to explore the roles of Mind-Body Exercise in the health care of breast cancer survivors in Malaysia. The Mind-Body Exercise for this study particularly focused on Guolin Qigong. The study was guided by the following research questions: (1) What are the roles of Qigong as a Mind-Body Exercise in the health care of breast cancer survivors; (2) What motivate the breast cancer survivors to practise Qigong and lastly (3) What outcomes did the breast cancer survivors gain from practising Qigong? Thirteen informants were interviewed in this study from five regions in Malaysia namely Klang Valley (Central region); Johor Bahru (South region), Kota Bahru (East region), Butterworth (Upper north region) and Ipoh (North region). The informants comprised of Guolin Qigong's members from the Malaysian Guolin Qigong Association with an average age of fifty seven years old, majority married and have an average of two children. The informants were selected using the purposive sampling and the snowballing sampling technique. They were chosen based on the following criteria: (1) adult female breast cancer survivors known to have practised Guolin Qigong for more than six months and priority would be to those with longer term adherence to Guolin Qigong; (2) capable and willing to share her experience in long term adherence to Guolin Qigong and (3) English, Malay or Chinese speaking informant. The primary data collection technique used in this qualitative study was the interviews. A question guide was developed and refined for use in the interviews. The interviews were taped and conducted in a mixture of languages, English, Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese as most of the Qigong practitioners are Chinese speaking. The taped interviews were transcribed verbatim for both English Language and Bahasa Malaysia and for the interviews conducted in Chinese it was translated by a Chinese Language expert. The findings suggested that the Qigong played several major roles in the health care of the breast cancer survivors in particular developing self-empowerment among the breast cancer survivors. The informants revealed that they were responsible of their own life and health care by maintaining and improving their health in particular physical, psycho-social and spiritual through Qigong exercise. They revealed that Qigong classes also served as an avenue for support and communication among the breast cancer survivors. The motivations for them to practice Qigong were supported by the need of these women to survive and their belief in this Guolin Qigong in healing their cancer. With its adaptable form of exercise, Guolin Qigong is able to create sense of enjoyment among breast cancer survivors and these women integrated this Qigong into their daily life practice. Having supports from spouse, family and friends, added the spirit of these women to exercise daily. The conclusions drawn from this study were the accessibility of healing through self empowerment by practicing Qigong has changed the breast cancer survivors to an improved holistic well-being even having to live with cancer. It has lessened the anxiety, feeling of peacefulness, connected and feeling full of energy with the practice of Qigong. Secondly, by practicing Qigong, the breast cancer survivors found their internal strength and direction, physical, psychological and spiritual well being in fighting their cancer.