Jade Dragon School of Kung Fu and Qigong in Reading, Berkshire

Jade Dragon School of Kung Fu and Qigong

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ADD and ADHD
Research has shown that children with (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) display less anxiety and also less inappropriate emotions and behaviour.

Aging
Research has shown that some cells from the bodies of long-term qigong practitioners live an amazing five times longer than the same cells from ordinary test subjects. By reducing stress on the musculoskeletal system the regular use of qigong can help prevent and treat many geriatric conditions and the improved flow of energy helps improve the mobility of the many elderly people.

Aids
Studies indicate that regular Tai Chi practice may boost ones T-cell count while also improving emotional outlook. This boost to the immune system together with the relaxing nature of the exercise helps many sufferers cope better with their condition.

Allergies and Asthma
The breathing exercises of qigong how to strengthen and also relax the last. The stress reduction benefits of Tai Chi and qigong help the body to maintain elevated DHEA levels. These high stress levels have been directly linked to the onset of allergies and asthma.

Angina
Regular qigong practice can help students learn to regulate blood flow by awareness of the energy in their hands and feet. By being able to redirect this energy this skill may alleviate some forms of angina.

Anorexia
Regular practice of Tai Chi helps restore biochemical and hormonal balance in the body. It also gives a greater sense of self-control to the individual and often this self-control is missing so the individual tries to control their environment through their lack of food intake.

Anxiety
The slow, relaxed movements and breathing that characterise Tai Chi and qigong reduce general anxiety levels and so enable the practitioner to cope with " the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune" in a much healthier manner.

Arthritis
Every Tai Chi workout is low impact and so causes no joint damage. However, its weight bearing aspect may encourage development of bone mass and connective tissue. The reduced level of anxiety also helps reduce the pain that is often associated with arthritis.

Back Pain
Regular practice of qigong exercises increases strength and flexibility in the spine and teaches the practitioner to move their body in a more healthy and efficient manner.

Balance Disorders
Tai Chi practitioners for only half as much as those practicing other balance training.

Baldness
Qigong and the Tai Chi promote stress management and blood circulation. Some qigong exercises specifically promote circulation in the scalp.

Cancer
Several clinical studies report that a combination of drugs with personal practice of qigong provides a better outcome than drug therapy alone.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
The gentle exercise and deep breathing of qigong helps to balance the energy systems in the body and can provide much relief for the various symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and ME.

Compulsive Obsessive Disorder
Tai Chi and qigong is mindful awareness of self and constant reassurance that we can grieve through the relax into any situation can be helpful for therapy of OCDs.

Depression
Regular Tai Chi practice usually helps depressives to balance their moods and can enable them to find less incidents of depression and overall mood disturbance.

Diabetes
Studies have proved that blood sugar levels can be lowered by regular practice of qigong exercises practitioners were able to take less medicine while having more staple foods.

Heart Disease
Regular practice of Tai Chi and the qigong improves the efficiency of the circulatory system and reduces the stress on the heart muscles. It can also positively affect the state of mind of subjects to lessen the incidence of type A behaviour patterns. It is one of the most effective methods of stress relief available and also has a significant effect on the lowering high blood pressure.

Haemorrhoids
Some qigong exercises involving using precincts of muscles and this can directly alleviate haemorrhoids symptoms.

Insomnia
The general release of attention that is a hallmark of regular Tai Chi and qigong practice will improve the sleep patterns and reduce insomnia after just a few weeks.

Menopause
Various studies have been done worldwide has concluded that qigong and drug therapy is superior to drug therapy alone in the case of menopausal treatments. Qigong often enables smaller doses of drugs to be given which cause less adverse side-effects.

Migraine
The ability of regular qigong practitioners to direct the flow of energy to any part of the body can enable them to increase feelings of warm in hands and feet. Evidence suggests that this skill may alleviate some forms of migraine.

Paralysis
Researchers have studied the effects of qigong exercises in treating paralysis. The effects of treatment was excellent in over 23% of cases, good in a 46%, fine in 23% ineffective in just 7% with an overall effective rate of 93%.

Postural problems
Tai Chi and qigong work on neck improving the posture of practitioners. It is partly by creating a relaxed yet dynamic posture and identifying areas of tension in the body that qigong is able to alleviate so many mental and physical problems.

Psychotherapy
Qigong is gradually gaining prominence as a psychotherapeutic tool in Germany and has had many positive effects for those dealing with neurosis, depression, anxiety, psychosomatic disorder and psychosis.

Rheumatism
The gentle, non impact exercises of Tai Chi often have a positive effect on sufferers of rheumatism. Tai Chi also helps with weight management, treatment of back problems and management of high blood pressure.

Weight Management
Qigong and Tai Chi exercise has been proven effective with weight management. Tai Chi helps burn calories and reduces stress levels. The increased oxygen intake through correct breathing practices enables the body to burn fat faster. Regular use of Tai Chi promotes a healthy self image and a quiet mindfulness and these steer us away from foods or activities that do not promote health.