Dao Yin (a.k.a. Qigong): Origin, Development, Potential Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications

Dao Yin (a.k.a. Qigong): Origin, Development, Potential Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications

Dao Yin is a form of exercise combining physical movements, mental focus, and breathing originated in ancient China. In this review, we introduce the history in the development and the scope of Dao Yin, the relationship between Dao Yin with Taoist culture and Qigong, and the potential mechanisms of...

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Veröffentlicht in:Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine 2019, Vol.2019 (2019), p.1-11
Hauptverfasser: Yeung, Albert, Park, Joel, Norton, Richard, Li, Ru, Cui, Jiabao, Chen, Xiaorong, Kong, Jian
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Cardiovascular diseases
Central nervous system
Chinese medicine
Coronary artery disease
Diabetes
Exercise
Heart diseases
Immunology
Medical research
Medical treatment
Medicine, Chinese
Medicine, Experimental
Mental disorders
Middle age
Musculoskeletal diseases
Nervous system diseases
Respiratory therapy
Review
Solvent abuse
Spondylosis
Sports medicine
Stretching
Therapeutic applications
Womens health
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Zusammenfassung:Dao Yin is a form of exercise combining physical movements, mental focus, and breathing originated in ancient China. In this review, we introduce the history in the development and the scope of Dao Yin, the relationship between Dao Yin with Taoist culture and Qigong, and the potential mechanisms of how Dao Yin promotes health and alleviate illnesses. Empirical research studies using Dao Yin for treatment of lumbar spondylosis, peripheral musculoskeletal diseases, cervical spondylosis, heart diseases, central nervous system disorders, immunological dysfunction, and psychological disorders are detailed.
ISSN:1741-427X
1741-4288
DOI:10.1155/2019/3705120