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Qigong is a “rare flower” in the treasure trove of Chinese medicine, a healthcare exercise with national characteristics that is part of the heritage of traditional Chinese medicine.
When it comes to Qigong, many practitioners immediately think of Guo Lin Qigong, leading to doubts about its effectiveness in cancer treatment. Does Guo Lin Qigong really have anti-cancer effects?
Qigong is a traditional Chinese health preservation method. In ancient times, it was also known as “Dan Dao”. It employs adjustments of breathing, body movements, and consciousness (regulating breath, body, and mind) to strengthen the body, prevent and treat diseases, promote longevity, and develop potential through mind-body exercises.
Guo Lin Qigong, also known as “New Qigong Therapy”, belongs to the Tona school of Qigong. Its principle is to perform a special breathing method of “inhale-exhale-inhale” to absorb a large amount of oxygen, combining physical movements, mental guidance, and internal focus to regulate the patient’s immune function and organ functions.
Is Guo Lin Qigong really effective?
The answer is that it has certain effects.
Teacher Guo Lin herself is the best answer to this question. In early 1949, she was diagnosed with uterine cancer and underwent a total hysterectomy. In the 1950s, cancer was found to have metastasized to her bladder. After surgery, Teacher Guo Lin modified the ancient Qigong she learned in childhood based on the theory of Chinese meridians (including movement, wind breathing method, and sound emission method) and tested it on herself, discovering that this new Qigong therapy indeed had significant therapeutic effects. This result has been validated by many patients in society.
The author of “Analysis of the Physiological Effects of Guo Lin’s New Qigong on Cancer” Li Daoxian, through practicing Guo Lin’s New Qigong to maintain health, indirectly provides an answer to this question regarding the treatment of esophageal cardia cancer.
Reminder:
Whether it is Teacher Guo Lin or scholar Li Daoxian,practicing Qigong is based on receiving scientifically standardized treatment.
It is important to understand that Guo Lin Qigong, Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of Brocade), and other exercises are merely supportive fitness activities for recovery, so practitioners should not naively believe that simply practicing Guo Lin Qigong or Ba Duan Jin will make tumors disappear; this is not advisable.
What is the pathological mechanism of Qigong in cancer treatment?
Large amounts of oxygen intake increase blood oxygen levels
Hypoxia is the source of all diseases. Tumor cells, due to non-functional blood vessels and rapid proliferation of cancer cells, lead to a lack of oxygen supply to cellular tissues. Additionally, studies have found that cancer cells can initiate special transcription processes in this hypoxic microenvironment, increasing the rate of tumor proliferation.
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Guo Lin Qigong emphasizes large amounts of oxygen intake, which essentially enhances the patient’s immune system.The air in the atmosphere contains abundant atmospheric ions, which can stimulate the respiratory circulation of the body, enhance the patient’s hematopoietic function, and expel turbid air from the body through regulated breathing.
Tips:
Guo Lin Qigong allows cancer patients to practice at a slow, medium, or fast pace according to their condition and physical strength, enabling them to inhale large amounts of fresh oxygen during practice.
Combining sound emission to improve cardiopulmonary functionWhat is sound emission? Sound emission refers to deep and prolonged deep breathing, followed by compensatory breathing, which is completed by actively adjusting the depth of breathing.Some have compared the breathing frequency of Guo Lin Qigong with conventional exercises and found:
The natural breathing frequency during Guo Lin Qigong practice is equivalent to sprinting or middle-distance running;
The fast practice breathing frequency is equivalent to middle-distance running;
The very fast practice breathing frequency is equivalent to middle and long-distance running.
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Of course, in practice, the depth and intensity of Qigong breathing may not match that of running, but its frequency is fast, and the volume of air intake and output increases, positively impacting the body’s cardiopulmonary function and disease resistance.
Scholar Li Jiaqing has used audio instruments and computers to explore the effects of sound emission on the human body, finding that sound emission can enhance the excitability of brain nerve cells, promote blood circulation, enhance gastrointestinal motility, and increase metabolism, with clinical efficacy comparable to that of medications.
Comprehensive regulation of the neuro-endocrine-immune system
It is important to understand that the focus of Qigong in cancer treatment is on the overall balance of Yin and Yang, rather than directly eliminating tumor cells.
Professor Yu Cunren, a researcher of Guo Lin Qigong at Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, points out that practicing Qigong can reduce the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, thereby lowering plasma dopamine and reducing renin activity, putting the body in a “relaxed” state; while enhancing brain function, it also lowers the body’s basal metabolism.
Additionally, Qigong training can affect the changes in central mediators and endocrine functions, prolong cellular aging, and enhance immune function.
Group practice improves mood
The greatest enemy during cancer treatment may be oneself. Dr. Lei Jiunan from the American Cancer Research Center believes that emotions and physiological functions are closely related; low mood and stressful living can lead to reduced immune function.
The most important aspect of practicing Guo Lin Qigong is to eliminate emotional disturbances and emphasize a calm and peaceful mind. This mental work is crucial both before and during practice.
Key Points to Note When Practicing Guo Lin Qigong
01Correct mindset
If you choose to practice Guo Lin Qigong, you must first have confidence in yourself and believe in it. It is best to eliminate distracting thoughts during practice to achieve a relaxed and natural state.
Here, “relaxed” refers to the relaxation of muscles and mental focus. “Calm” means eliminating distractions and calming the mind. “Natural” refers to the posture, breathing method, and mental focus during practice, which should be natural and not forced or overly pursued.
02Understanding the principles is important
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It is essential to clarify that the purpose of practicing Guo Lin Qigong is to overcome illness, so theoretical preparation before formal practice is crucial. Practicing Qigong is not merely physical exercise; it emphasizes the combination of posture, breathing, and mental focus, unifying physical exercise with consciousness.
03Moderation is keyEverything requires moderation, and practice should also be appropriate in intensity, with the best practice time generally being in the morning, as the saying goes, “The morning is the key to the day.” Of course, it depends on individual schedules. It is important to maintain consistency regardless of the chosen time. For health maintenance, daily practice should be no less than 1 hour, and for therapeutic purposes, it should be no less than 3 hours. Reminder:Practitioners should consider their physical condition, seasonal characteristics, and environmental conditions when practicing Qigong.04Progress gradually and persistently
Image source: Shetu NetworkGuo Lin Qigong emphasizes the interdependence of intention, breath, and form.“Intention” refers to the use of mental focus; “breath” refers to the use of breathing and the flow of internal energy; “form” refers to the physical posture and movements during practice. One should follow the principle of “natural law” to achieve the level where intention guides breath, breath guides form, and the mind and breath are interdependent.Being overly eager for success can lead to many adverse consequences; conversely, being lax in practice will not yield the desired results. Avoid the mentality of “three days of fishing, two days of drying the net” and practice consistently.05Good lifestyle habitsHealthy living starts with good habits; moderation in smoking and drinking is the most basic and should be prioritized; additionally, maintaining a healthy diet and regular sleep schedule is also important.
Here, it is important to remind practitioners:
Due to the verifiable anti-cancer effects of Guo Lin Qigong, various training institutions and “teaching” instructors have emerged in the market, so practitioners should be cautious in identifying “unethical” organizations.
1. Anyone claiming that practicing alone can eliminate the need for hospital visits or medications is a fraud! Qigong can achieve anti-cancer effects to some extent, but it absolutely cannot replace the clinical treatment methods of formal medical institutions and professionals.
2. Be cautious of any practice materials that are excessively expensive.
3. Be wary of instructors who encourage “one-on-one” teaching. Most genuine Qigong practitioners practice in groups, which is one of the reasons why practicing Qigong can aid in cancer resistance. Additionally, during practice, one should learn to communicate with peers to correct mistakes in practice.
Editor: Mi Jian Science Popularization
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