Immune Responses During Zhang Method Qigong
Author: Higuchi Y 1//Kotani Y 1//Hayashi Y 2//Momose S 3
Affiliation:
Tokyo Institute of Technology(Tokyo, Japan) [1]//Musashino Treatment Center(Saitama, Japan) [2]//Momose Clinic(Tokyo, Japan) [3]
Conference/Journal: J Intl Soc Life Info Science
Date published: 2002
Other:
Volume ID: 20 , Issue ID: 2 , Pages: 449-452 , Word Count: 118
The Zhang Method Qigong was inherited by the popular Chinese Qigong Master Zhang Yong Xiang; he then improved it in his own way using a qigong method that effectively enhances qi energy and by incorporating spiritual energy at the same time. Effective results have been achieved in regular qigong sessions using this method. Before and after a 40-minute session of Zhang Method Qigong, the level of Natural Killer (NK) activity and the ratio of CD4/CD8 and Th1/ Th2 were measured. A marked increase in the level of NK cell activity was detected, but there were no changes in Th1/Th2 and CD4/CD8. These results suggest that by conducting qigong practice, immunity and adjustment functions are enhanced.
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