To which public health problems can Qigong make important contributions and have the biggest impact?
Qigong is not just a simple therapy for some diseases, but a complete recovery health system that can treat multiple chronic conditions at the same time. It is the most cost-effective healthcare method among alternative therapies. Self-initiated Qigong has unique value because it enables practitioners to take responsibility for their own health. Research on the clinical applications of Qigong surpasses any other Energy Medicine therapy. On-going studies of Qigong address some of society’s main concerns, including improving: 1. Health and longevity (e.g., stress, high blood pressure) 2. Performance of students in schools 3. Outcomes in hospital and clinical settings 4. Productivity in office environments 5. Outcome for prisoners 6. Multiple chronic conditions (hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, lower back pain, degenerated disk disease, etc.) 7. Addiction treatment outcomes 8. Complementary therapy in cancer treatment without side effects 9. Anti-aging (e.g. slowing cognitive dysfunctio
