1. Influence of Qigong on the Neuromuscular System
Under the tranquilization state brought about by qigong, researchers hold that response to sensational stimulation is reduced. Meanwhile, it can also be observed that when the tranquilization state is reached, the heart rate slows down and the relaxation degree of the skeletal muscles is increased. These discoveries show that qigong can reduce the excitability of the sympathetic nervous system, helping one to remain calm.

2. Influence of Qigong on the Respiratory System
During the training practice of qigong, the frequency of respiration obviously decreases and the depth of respiration deepens. The breathing is slowed and deepened.

3. Influence of Qigong on the Digestive System
Qigong energy work can increase the peristaltic frequency of the stomach and intestines, strengthen their contraction and cause the hyperfunction of the intestinal gurgling sound, promoting the secretion of gastric juice. Meanwhile, the respiration exercise of qigong is dominated by diaphragmatic movement. The deep and profound abdominal respiration can increase the amplitude of the diaphragmatic movement by 3-4 times, changing the intra-abdominal pressure and promoting the peristalsis of the stomach and intestines.

4. Influence of Qigong on the Blood System
Clinical research verifies that qigong can lower the blood pressure of hypertension sufferers as well as raise the blood pressure of hypotension sufferers. This is because qigong can regulate the excitability of the bulbar cardiovascular motor center, thus changing the excitatory state of the nerve that dominates the heart and the blood vessels. For hypertension sufferers, it reduces the heart rate. So the blood pressure can be lowered or recovered to the normal level. For hypotension sufferers it will produce the opposite effects.

5. Influence of Qigong on Metabolism and the Endocrine System
During the training practice, especially that of static qigong, the metabolic rate is even lower than normal. Also, research shows that qigong can accumulate the synthesis and reduce the decomposition of glycogen stored in the liver, and is therefore an energy-storing process.

6. Influence of External Qi on Bacteria
Experiments on bacteria show that the emitted external qi (waiqi) can, following the minds will, kill gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacteria. Its lethal rate can reach 90%.

LI ZOU is a Graduate of Chinese Medicine University in China • 18 yrs Clinical Experience
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