Holistic Wellness Resources - QIGONG

Here is another idea: QIGONG. Everything I have heard about this practice leads me to believe it is genuinely beneficial, although I personally prefer yoga and meditation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qigong

QIGONG ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA: http://www.qi.org/

In their own words: "Qigong is a self-healing art that combines movement and meditation. Visualizations are employed to enhance the mind/body connection and assist healing.

Regular practice of qigong can:

- prevent and treat illness
- reduce stress
- establish balance
- integrate mind/body/spirit
- bring peace."

And here is the QIGONG INSTITUTE'S WEBSITE: http://www.qigonginstitute.org

In their words: "As we continue working to help build the Qigong community, we recognize our responsibility to grow and change with the needs of our supporters. This will manifest in both the evolving "look" of our website, as well as our continued commitment to provide sound scientific data to inspire you to continue your Qigong study.We are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting Qigong through research and education and have worked hard since 1983 to be a clearinghouse for related news and scientific facts to aid researchers, writers, practitioners, and members of the Western medical community. "

"Qigong is the key component of traditional Chinese medicine with a history of five thousand years (in record)."

Having the last say here, I would add that health and fitness programs are only as good as the practitioners who administer them. BEWARE OF QUACKS AND PHONEYS IN EVERY PATH YOU CHOOSE TO FOLLOW!

http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/acu.html

Enjoy, Alex.