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J.Health Sci., 49(4), 278-284, 2003
Physiological Changes Associated with Neiyang Qigong
Tsun-Cheng Kuo,*, a Feng-Ming
Ho,b and Chii-Wann Linc
aDepartment of Cosmetic Science, Chia-Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, 60, Erh-Jen RD., Sec. 1, Jen-Te, Tainan,
717, Taiwan, bDepartment of Internal Medicine, Tao-Yuan General Hospital, Department of Health, The Executive, R.O.C. No.
1492, Chung Sham Road, Tao-Yuan, 330, Taiwan, and
cInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, Colleges of Engineering and
Medicine, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Jen Ai Road, 1st Section, Taipei, 100, Taiwan
Qigong is a method adopted by many people for their health maintenance and therapy at present. But up to
this day, there is still no detailed conclusion as to the physiological state of Qigong or how to define it. This study
tries to explore and provide a definition for Qigong state. The subject applied Neiyang Gong to enter Qigong
state. We used a multifunctional physiological recorder to record the difference of various physiological
parameters before and after entering Qigong state. The results showed that when the subject entered Qigong, the alpha
brain wave at the left forehead of the cerebrum was concentrated. Temperature of the left palm rose extensively.
There were large fluctuations in the electromyogram (EMG) base line of the left hand dorsum. Finger pulse
amplitude (FPA) pulse appeared very frequent and the amplitude increased. Skin conductance level (SCL),
increased evidently. These physiological parameter variations showed that the subject is under a certain
emotional state. Also, exploration of the three characteristics of Qigong showed that Qigong should be a kind of
emotional state: we can see that there were several kinds of reactionary methods in the behavioral reactions of
Qigong, some people can enter Qigong state in an instant, and after having learnt certain methods and having
entered Qigong state, it becomes easier to enter Qigong emotional state continuingly. By understanding the
mechanical system of Qigong, we are able to develop a Qigong method that is more effective to physical health
maintenance.
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