External Qi-therapy produces favorable changes in brain wave activity and cortisol levels. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Effects of external qi-therapy on emotions, electroencephalograms, and plasma cortisol.

Abstract Source:

Int J Neurosci. 2004 Nov;114(11):1493-502. PMID: 15636358

Abstract Author(s):

Myeong Soo Lee, Young Hoon Rim, Chang-Won Kang

Abstract:

The authors investigated the effect of external Qi-therapy (EQT) on changes in encephalograms (EEGs) and circulating cortisol concentrations. Ten college students participated in crossover sessions, receiving EQT or placebo treatment with their eyes open. Subjects reported improved emotions of satisfaction, relaxation, and calmness during EQT as compared to levels reported during placebo treatments. There were significant differences in the proportions of alpha and beta EEG waves between the two sessions, and the relative strengths of alpha waves were higher during EQT than during control sessions (p<.05). Plasma cortisol concentrations during EQT were significantly lower than during control sessions p<.05). Thus, Qi-therapy was more effective in inducing relaxation than placebo treatment.

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Brain Wave Dysfunction: Low Alpha Band Activity : CK(30) : AC(3), Cortisol: High : CK(841) : AC(60), Stress : CK(434) : AC(60)
Therapeutic Actions : Qigong : CK(216) : AC(25)

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