Are there scientific studies on qigong?
Yes. Researchers have found that the practice of qigong has positive effects on blood pressure, blood viscosity, bone density, endocrine gland function, asthma, immune function, serum lipid levels (cholesterol), sexual function, the reduction of strokes, as well as a host of other benefits. Sancier & Holman, J. Alt Compl Med. 2004; 10(1): 163-166. Qigong exercises have been prescribed with great success in Chinese hospitals and numerous clinical trials have demonstrated the healing effects of long and short-term qigong practice.
