Traditional Chinese Medicine

with a Southern accent

Susan Mosley, DACM, RRT-NPS, CPT, LAc.
401 N 5th Ave
Rome GA 30165
770-548-0172
 
qi –also chi, pronounced chee: the term used in Chinese philosophy, Oriental medicine, and martial arts referring to the life force or energy that is thought to be inherent in all things. A blockage of qi in the body may lead to pain and imbalances in the organs or emotions.
Image of couple performing qigong exercises in a park

Qigong moving meditation exercises have been used for hundreds of years for:
Asthma
Anxiety
Arthritis
Cancer supportive care
Cardiovascular Disease
Cognitive functioning
Depression
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Headaches
Health maintenance
Hypertension
Inflammation
Mood
Numbness
Pain
Respiratory functioning
Sleep disturbance
Stress


You will learn correct posture, breathing techniques, and mental focus. The slow, stretching movements of most exercises can be easily adapted for all age groups and abilities.

Qigong has been shown to improve cardiovascular functioning, boost immunity, reduce anxiety and depression, induce a relaxation response, cause favorable changes in blood chemistry, improve balance and prevent falls, and improve concentration.
Qigong for Cancer Recovery
Qigong is an effective complementary therapy for cancer patients and has been incorporated into many treatment programs nationwide. Regular practice can help reduce physical symptoms experienced by cancer patients including pain, numbness, dizziness, fatigue, inflammation, lymphedema, and poor cognitive function. Qigong accelerates oxygen distribution, increases circulation in the body, and promotes efficiency of cell metabolism and tissue regeneration. Patients who performed qigong daily showed an increased survival rate and increased quality of life scores.
In the YouTube link above, Dr. Yang Yang from Memorial Sloan Kettering Integrative Medicine Department explains the basics of qigong and demonstrates several beginner exercises