Mapping the effects of practice Qi Gong Ba Duan Jin in healthy young adults

5^th International Conference and Exhibition on Natural & Alternative Medicine

September 05-07, 2016 Beijing, China

Pontes Carla Cristina Ramos, Zocoler C A, Yoshioka C, Santos D M, Santana J O, Fran�§a E and Caperuto E C

S�£o Judas University, Brazil

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Altern Integr Med

Abstract :

Qi Gong (QG) is a type of physical exercise that can be translated as Qi training. One of the oldest and most famous Qi Gong techniques is Ba Duan Jin (BDJ). BDJ represents the 8 extraordinary meridians of acupuncture, stimulates mind and spirit, improves respiratory capacity and promotes blood and Qi circulation. Based on the several benefits to health existing in the literature, our goal was to map the effects of QG BDJ through the analysis of physiological (HRV- heart rate variability, HR � heart rate, BP� blood pressure, Gli-glicemy, BT-body temperature; BTap- body temperature in acupuncture points) and psychological through Brunel Mood Scale (BRUMS) in young adults. There were 16 sessions of 45 min each; the group was evaluated 3 times, in: 1st (Initial), 8th (Middle) and 16th (Final). Variables such as HR, BP, BT and BTap were evaluated in the pre and post in the same session. BT, Gli and BP didn�t show significant changes; BTap increase (p<0.05) in the 16th session, between pre and post; HR showed a decrease in pre and post in the 16th session; the HRV showed a decrease of LF than HF, mainly between 1st and 8th session and a progressive increase of LF/HF balance (between 1st and 16th sessions), reflecting the results of BRUMS with the improvement in mood states. We concluded that Qi Gong is able to alter the physiological and psychological variables positively, especially variables involving concentration and Qi as related to Heart Rate Variability.

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