Qi gong is a martial art-like exercise from traditional Chinese medicine that attempts to regulate mind, body, and breath.
In traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed that disease is caused by a blockage or imbalance of energy flow in the body. Qi gong is thought to help unblock or balance energy flow and help the body heal.
People use Qi gong for high blood pressure, back pain, asthma, cancer, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and many other conditions, but there's no good scientific evidence to support many of these uses.
Don't confuse Qi gong with Kampo medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, or tai chi. These are not the same.
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