Qi Gong and TCM

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CherylinOhio
CherylinOhio Member Posts: 623
edited June 2014 in Complementary and Holistic Medicine and Treatment

I jsut picked up a book by Nan Lu about using TCM to treat bc.  In it he talks about Qi Gong and Traditional Chinese Medincine and how it has been treating bc for many many years.  The basis is that when our organs are out of harmony with each other disease occurs.  The breast lines up with the stomach meridian and when the liver and kidneys are out of harmony cancer can occur in the breast.  I have not finished it yet but am reading with peaked interest on this alternative approach.  I am also seeking a Qi Gong instructor in my area.  Has anyone else read the book or practiced Qi Gong?

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  • many
    many Member Posts: 254
    edited October 2012

    I got traditional Tibetian medicine for my wife .westarted in feb. 12 and she gives medicine from her clinic

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  • pip57
    pip57 Member Posts: 12,401
    edited October 2012

    I will bring Qi Gong up with my acupuncturist this morning.

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  • CherylinOhio
    CherylinOhio Member Posts: 623
    edited October 2012

    Great thanks! Let me know what is said...

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  • pip57
    pip57 Member Posts: 12,401
    edited October 2012

    Okay, she said her mom practiced it but ran into trouble when she did something the wrong way.  Something about the energy paths. Having studied therapeutic touch therapy, I sort of understand what she was referring to.  She would only recommend it under the guidence of a teacher.

    She says that she prefers tai chi.  Easier to duplicate and you can do it on your own once you know the correct method.  

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  • althea
    althea Member Posts: 1,595
    edited October 2012

    I've been practicing qi gong this year and I really like it.  I use a dvd called Spring Forest Qi Gong.  Master Chunyi Lin is the instructor.  I found some qi gong buddies and we've been practicing qi gong once a week since April.  I really like it.  I feel more calm and peaceful.  My balance seems better.  I don't feel creaky anymore when I drop something and lean over to pick it up.  There are some weeks when it feels a bit like a snooze fest dragging on and on, but I'm always glad afterwards that I made time for it. 

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  • CherylinOhio
    CherylinOhio Member Posts: 623
    edited October 2012

    I am searching for an instructor near me in Ohio. Think I found one, she emailed me back and I hope to meet her in the coming weeks.  This instructor incorporates Qi Gong into her Tai Chi class so this may be a good one to take.

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  • pip57
    pip57 Member Posts: 12,401
    edited October 2012

    Sounds like a good mix.  I would love to find something like that in our community.  

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  • CherylinOhio
    CherylinOhio Member Posts: 623
    edited October 2012

    I am hoping to meet with her soon.  I am willng to try anything. In fact tonight I have my first visit with a hypnotherapist to try to get into a better frame of mind and focus on eating better and exercising more.  Hopefully it will work.

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  • pip57
    pip57 Member Posts: 12,401
    edited October 2012

    I will be interested to hear what your thoughts are after your meeting.

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  • CherylinOhio
    CherylinOhio Member Posts: 623
    edited October 2012

    First hypnotherapy appt last went really well!! I have never had my mind so quiet!  It is amazing how you can relax by focusing on your breathing. We are working on being positive and healthy.  Another appt Sunday, can't wait!!

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  • pip57
    pip57 Member Posts: 12,401
    edited October 2012

    My friend has had a couple of hypnosis sessions and says they are amazing.  She suffers from brain trauma after an accident and finds it really helps.

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  • PLJ
    PLJ Member Posts: 373
    edited October 2012

    I was introduced to Qi Gong by a Reiki Practitioner who is also a 26 year bc survivor. She shared her story with me and explained that she has practiced Qi Gong ever since. I have read some very encouraging studies, as well as anecdotal evidence, of the effectiveness. The classes in which I have participated have been helpful in learning the poses. (I do the 24 Therapeutic poses but also have a book and DVD which I use.) The Qi Gong instructors told the class that it is far more gentle on the body than Tai Chi, which involves more complex movements and stretches. Qi Gong can help to build bone mass, release stress and provides a cardio workout, among other benefits. Enjoy!

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited October 2012

    First i have ever heard of Qi Gong must look into it more.

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  • CherylinOhio
    CherylinOhio Member Posts: 623
    edited October 2012

    PLJ, that is wonderful, a 26 year survivor!! Yippee!!  That says a lot about the powerful connection between mind and body. I am waiting for an instructor I found to get in touch with me this week and hope to be able to see her soon. In the meantime I am doing a lot of reading about TCM and Qi Gong and seeing a hypnotherapist who is helping me be more positive and relax using breathing and guided visualization.  I swear if half of the doctors of western medicine would give natural "medicine" a try they might have healthy patients, for longer. 

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  • CathyK
    CathyK Member Posts: 2
    edited November 2012

    Nan Lu has a nice DVD for breast health too that is easy. Anything like hypnotherapy, EFT, Heartmath, and meditation all can be very helpful with healing. They're wonderful ways to let go, calm the spirit and empower yourself with healing :)

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  • CherylinOhio
    CherylinOhio Member Posts: 623
    edited November 2012

    I have had 4 hypnotherapy sessions, I can't tell if its working, I think I keep falling alseep!  Start Tai Chi with Qi Gong mix next Tuesday, and very excited!!

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  • Nopey
    Nopey Member Posts: 28
    edited November 2012

    At the time of my dx, I was told that my cancer was too advanced and could not be cured.... that surgery, radiation and chemo would only take my strength. I was put on femera and told that the cancer could be managed, if I was one of the lucky ones. I was also told that my best chance of survival was to 'be happy". I took that advice to heart. What else did I have. Now, here I am almost 3 years later NED. Is it miraculous. I don't feel like it. Maybe just lucky.

    I do qigong faithfully and believe that it has been a large part of my healing. I am an instructor and also study with very high level teachers. The one movement form that I recommend is '24 posture qigong'. link for more info provided below

    Master George Picard --> More - The Wu Yi Jie He Family System


    www.wuyijiehe.com/georgepicard.html

     

    I also practice sitting meditation and attended a 10 day retreat at the Vipasanna Center in Canada. There are many links about this practice - here is one

     


     

    Hope this info is a help to someone. 


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  • pip57
    pip57 Member Posts: 12,401
    edited November 2012

    Thanks Nopey.  It sounds like you are near me, in on Ontario.Wink

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