How to study the relationship between Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong and medicine – A review of research frameworks

Jiménez-Martín, Pedro Jesús; Liu, Haoqing; Meléndez-Ortega, Agustín

doi:10.1016/j.eujim.2016.11.012

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“…It is not taijiquan that is being taught and researched but rather a series of movements often associated with relaxation and deep breathing. And rarely is there a comparison between taiji and some other set of movements or exercises that are performed in a slow, smooth and relaxed fashion (Jimenez-Martin et al, 2016).…”

Section: Taijiquan In the Western Research Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evidence-Based Medicine and the Potential for Inclusion of Non-Biomedical Health Systems: The Case for Taijiquan

Langweiler

2021

Front. Sociol.

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Many traditional and complementary and alternative healthcare systems or practices, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, taijiquan, or acupuncture, are easily found in many North American and European cities. For the most part these practices are not accredited, and their validation remains limited. This is primarily the result of the lack of modern scientific research. Additionally, the studies that are performed rely on evidence and research designs that often negate the true features of these practices with a loss of authenticity. Is it possible or even desirable for these systems to acquire accreditation and inclusion? If so, given the apparent, subjective nature of these practices, can a pluralistic approach to healthcare that retains the Western values of science and medicine be developed that yet respects the diversity of different concepts about life, health and services while permitting these practices to maintain their authenticity? And is it possible to develop a regulatory framework that practitioners can use? The current paper examines questions concerning the uses of non-Western healthcare practices without the loss of their authentic nature. The process of integration is here examined using the inclusion of taijiquan as a health-promoting martial art as the model.

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Section: Taijiquan In the Western Research Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evidence-Based Medicine and the Potential for Inclusion of Non-Biomedical Health Systems: The Case for Taijiquan

Langweiler

2021

Front. Sociol.

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“…89 Tai chi and qigong are important body energy activation procedures, synchronized with rhythmic exercises following the principle of qi regulation for harmonizing mind and body for self-healing, particularly in acute and chronic pain, 90,91 although at times it is considered insufficiently regulated and there are difficulties in confirming the real potential for health and disease treatment. 92 Foot reflexology is a diagnostic and therapeutic technique based on facilitating energy flow by applying pressure r massage in specific foot sites which reflects an homunculus, identifying at least four categories of effects related to the stages of sleep, and has demonstrated to be effective in improving quality of life in cancer patients, decreasing anxiety and pain, as well as other health problems. 93-95. Ozonotherapy is a therapy used for more than 150 years, consisting in the administration of ozone (O 3 ) in order to inactivate microorganisms, stimulate mitochondria and oxygen metabolism and activate the immune system.…”

Section: Energy-based Therapiesmentioning

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Integrative Medicine: A Health Paradigm of the Future

Cáceres¹

2019

Int J Phytocos Nat Ingred

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Integrative medicine is a medical approach for health and healing which integrates mainstream therapies (conventional), with traditional, complementary and alternative medicines (CAM). It is intended to support those therapies with defined procedures with safety and efficacy so it is considered evidenced-based, but with a holistic and preventive approach. Since late 20th century the interaction of therapists and techniques lead to the recognition of this integrative concept. It is classified into five categories or domains: Alternative medical systems (Ayurveda, Chinese, Kempo), natural products or biological therapies (phytotherapy, trophotherapy, aromatherapy, zootherapy), main-body medicine (yoga, meditation, hypnotherapy), body manipulation practices (chiropractic, massage, shiatzu, lymphatic drainage) and movement-energy therapies (qui gong, reiki, tai chi quan). This approach is expanding among leading universities and is being articulated with conventional medicine for improving public and private health systems worldwide, increasing available therapies from cultural, economic and ecological points of view. It is expected that this concept will lead modern health approach for patients satisfaction, improving health care systems in developing countries and providing fair access to health and beauty by everybody.

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The importance of differentiating the three modalities of Tai Chi Chuan practice in clinical trials – A critical review

Jiménez-Martín

Liu²,

Ortega

2018

European Journal of Integrative Medicine

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How to study the relationship between Tai Chi Chuan, Qigong and medicine – A review of research frameworks

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

Evidence-Based Medicine and the Potential for Inclusion of Non-Biomedical Health Systems: The Case for Taijiquan

Evidence-Based Medicine and the Potential for Inclusion of Non-Biomedical Health Systems: The Case for Taijiquan

Integrative Medicine: A Health Paradigm of the Future

The importance of differentiating the three modalities of Tai Chi Chuan practice in clinical trials – A critical review

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