Qigong treatment for obesity, psoriasis and eczema Author: Yan W Affiliation: Holland Taiki Qigong Health Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands Conference/Journal: 4th World Congress on Qigong & 4th American Qigong Assoc Conf Date published: 2001 Other: Special Notes: Sponsored by the East West Academy of Healing Arts, 530 Bush Street, Suite 202, SF, CA 94108 , Word Count: 134 The objective of this paper is to discuss Obesity treatment leading to weight loss results which are sustainable and treatment of skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis through the use of Qigong. In the case of obesity treatment the intervention is presented of a temporary diet and three Qigong exercises which lead to significant weight loss in a relative short period without apparent negative side effects. In the case of skin diseases results are presented of people who have suffered sometimes as long as 28 years from psoriasis or constitutional eczema and who are cured through the use of Qigong exercises and temporary herbal treatment. The need for further research is stressed particularly with regard to sustainability of both weight loss and the cure of psoriasis and eczema. A longitudinal research methodology is recommended.