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1 Living Well with Tai Chi and Qigong Jo Robins RN, PhD, ANP-C, AHN-C, FAANP VCU School of Nursing

2 Presentation Outline Provide an introduction to tai chi as it relates to mind-body medicine Brief review of tai chi research Review role of breath in tai chi and mind-body d approaches in general Teach two qigong exercises (thymus tap, kidney rub) Provide resource list for future exploration of tai chi

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4 nccam.nih.gov Outstanding resource Currently sponsored clinical trials include the areas of acupuncture, herbs, dietary supplements, and massage in the areas of arthritis, neurological disorders, cardiovascular disease, and cancer

5 Categories of Use- NIH NCCAM 1. Alternative Systems: TCM, Ayurvedic, Homeopathy 2. Biological: Diet, vitamins, supplements, herbs 3. Manipulative/Body based: Chiropractic, massage, Trager 4. Energy: Healing Touch, Therapeutic Touch 5. Mind-Body: Psychoneuroimmunology, Breath work, Guided imagery, meditation, tai chi, yoga, humor,.

6 Psychoneuroimmunology PNI is the study of the relationships between psychological states, lifestyle choices, and the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems.

7 Stressor Person Factors Factors Social- Environmental Factors STRESSOR IL-6 IL-1 Cerebral IL-2 Limbic CortexTNF System IL-3 Hypothalamus CRF PVN CRF CRF Pituitary Locus Ceruleus Proopiomelanocortin: -endorphin, ANS Norepinephrine ACTH, melanocyte Epinephrine stimulating Adre hormone ACTH nal Adrenal IL-2 Corte Medulla Cortisol DHE x Enkephali A ns Lymph Thymus oid Spleen Tissue T TNF, IL-1, IL-6 Mn/M Met-enkephalinenkephalin N Interferons NKC B -Endorphin STRESSOR IMMUNE SYSTEM

8 What is Stress? Overused, non-specific Typically viewed as negative Promotes adaptation, growth, learning

9 PERCEPTION Negative Affect or Loss of Personal Control.

10 PERCEPTION Positive Affect; Sense of Personal Control

11 Science of mind-body Science of mind-body medicine PNI

12 Tai Chi Tool for shifting stress perception to improve health and well-being Tai chi is an ancient martial arts practice that came to the west as a moving meditation practice

13 Traditional Chinese Medicine Ancient eastern system of medicine focusing on balance, energy flow Meridians Ying/Yang g 5 elements: fire, water, air, wood, earth Diet, Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Qi Gong (tai chi)

14 Tai Chi Research More than 500 studies on the health effects of tai chi and qigong Decreases responses to stress; Improves heart, lung and immune function; improves blood pressure and blood sugar; decreases falls; increases strength, flexibility, and balance; decreases pain, decreases anxiety; improves lipids; helps with sleep, memory, and mood.

15 Qigong Research Increase antioxidant activity in the body Decreases blood pressure; increases positive mood; decreases stress; improves Parkinson s symptoms; decreases tinnitus; improved balance and coordination; decreases neck pain and disability. Limited it studies and mixed results in diabetes management and palliative care

16 Tai Chi and Cancer No primary prevention studies Pilot study (2012): Improved neuropsychological (memory, decision making, language, attention), psychological function and balance in female cancer survivors Improved health related quality of life in breast cancer survivors

17 Tai Chi and Cancer Pilot Study (2011) Survivorship Improved insulin Improved insulin levels and cytokine function in breast cancer survivors

18 Qigong and Cancer External form of qigong (done by practitioner on patient/client) has been shown to promote cancer cell death (apoptosis) and repress cancer cell growth and metastasis in small cell lung cancer cells.

19 Qigong Exercises Begin with focus on the breath Thymus Tap Kidney Rub

20 In Summary Tai chi is a moving meditation; a form of mind-body medicine The research indicates it may be helpful in managing a variety of symptoms and conditions including cancer Begun your practice with 2 movements Resource list for further exploration

21 Questions? Comments?

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