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The Qigong group contained 39.3% Type A’s compared to 51.1% in the control group. In the second part of the research, all of the subjects were college students aged 21. Fifty subjects had practiced Qigong for more that two years, and 97 subjects had never practiced. The results were similar to the first part of the research. The percentage of Type A’s was significantly lower in the Qigong group than in the control group. The authors realized that there studies might have been biased. Hence, they did a longitudinal study. EPQ and Type a behavior were measured in 158 college students when they started to practice Qigong. Two years later, EPQ and Type A behavior were measured again. Only 33 subjects persisted in practicing Qigong during the two years. The percentage of Type A’s only decreased significantly in the persistent group. There seems to be little research on Qigong and personality types; more is warranted due to the connection with health. References 19. Tang, C., et al. Wei X. Effect of qigong on personality. 2nd World Conf. for Acad. Exchange of Medical Qigong, 1993. 20. Wang, J. Role of Qigong on mental health. 2nd World Conf. for Acad. Exch. Medical Qigong, 1993. 21. Schwartzman L. Tai Chi and Parkinson's disease. 2nd World Congress Qigong, 1998. 22. Wang, J. Role of Qigong on mental health. Conference/Journal: 2nd World Conf. Acad. Exch. Med. Qigong, 1993. 23. Li, et al., A comparative study of Qigong and biofeedback therapy. 2nd International Conference on Qigong, 1988. 24. Shan, H. et al. A preliminary evaluation on Chinese Qigong treatment of anxiety. Conference/Journal: 2nd Int. Conf. on Qigong, 1989. 25. Kato, T., et al. (rec.9220, no title given). Japanese Mind-Body Science, 1, 29-38, 1992. 26. Hutton, D., et al. Alternative relaxation training for combat P.T.S.D. veterans. 3rd World Conf. Acad. Exch. Medical Qigong, 1996. 27. Jin, P. Efficacy of tai chi, brisk walking, meditation, and reading in reducing mental and emotional stress. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 36(4), 361-370, 1992. 28. Galantino, M. L., et al. The effect of group aerobic exercise and t'ai chi on functional outcomes and quality of life for persons living with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 11 (6), 1085-92, 2005. 29. Gemmell, C., & Leathem, J. M. A study investigating the effects of tai chi chuan: Individuals with traumatic brain injury compared to controls. Brain Injury, 20(2), 151-156, 2006. 30. Lee, M. S., et al. Impact of qigong exercise on self-efficacy and other cognitive perceptual variables in patients with essential hypertension. J. of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine, 10(4), 675-680, 2004. 31. Li, F., et al. Tai chi as a means to enhance self-esteem: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 21(1), 70-89, 2002. 32. Lee, L. Y. K., et al. Effect of tai chi on state self-esteem and health related quality of life in older Chinese residential care home residents. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 16(8), 1580-2, 2007. 33. Mustian, K. M., et al. Tai chi chuan, health-related quality of life and self-esteem: A randomized trial with breast cancer survivors. Supportive Care in Cancer, 12(12), 871-6, 2004 34. Kutner, N. G., et al. Self-report benefits of tai chi practice by older adults. Journals of Gerontology, 52B(5), 242-6, 1997. 35. Tsang, H. W. H., et al. The effect of qigong on general and psychosocial health of elderly with chronic physical illnesses: A randomized clinical trial. Int. J. of Geriatric Psychiatry, 18(5), 441-9, 2003. 36. Cheung, B. M. Y., et al. Randomized controlled trial of qigong in the treatment of mild essential hypertension. Journal of Human Hypertension, 19(9), 697-704, 2005. 37. Irwin, M. R., et al. Augmenting immune responses to varicella zoster virus in older adults: A randomized, controlled trial of tai chi. J. of the American Geriatrics Society, 55(4), 511-7, 2007. 34 Yang-Sheng (Nurturing Life) Volume 1, Issue No. 7
38. Fransen, M., et al. Physical activity for osteoarthritis management: A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating hydrotherapy or tai chi classes. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 57(3), 407-14, 2007. 39. Lee, M. S., et al. Effects of qigong on blood pressure, blood pressure determinants and ventilatory function in middle-aged patients with essential hypertension. The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 31(3), 489-497, 2003. 40. Tsai, J., et al. The beneficial effects of tai chi chuan on blood pressure and lipid profile and anxiety in a randomized controlled trial. The Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine., 9(5), 747-754, 2003. 41. Peggy Ngor Hui, et al. An evaluation of two behavioral rehabilitation programs, qigong versus progressive relaxation, in improving the quality of life in cardiac patients. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 12(4): 373-378, 2006. 42. Hector W. H. Tsang, et al. Effect of a qigong exercise program on elderly with depression. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Vol. 21, 9, 890–97, September 2006. 43. Gemmel, C. and Leathem, J.M. A study investigating the effects of Tai Chi Chuan: Individuals with traumatic brain injury compared to controls. Vol. 20, No. 2, 151-156, 2006. 44. Blake, H. and Batson, M. Exercise intervention in brain injury: a pilot randomized study of Tai Chi Qigong. Clin. Rehabil., July 23(7), 589-98, 2009. 45. Tang, C., and Wei X. Effect of qigong on personality. 2nd World Conf. for Acad. Exchg. of Medical Qigong, 1993. . Martin Eisen: By profession, Dr. Eisen was a university Professor specializing in constructing mathematical models. He has studied and taught Yoga, Judo, and Aikido. Dr. Eisen was the founder and chiefinstructor of the Shotokan Karate Clubs at Carnegie- Mellon and Dusquene Universities and the University of Pittsburgh. He helped teach Yoga in Graterford prison. His curiousity about the relation of Qi to healing and martial arts led him to study TCM, Tai Chi and Praying Mantis Kung Fu. Dr. Eisen now teaches, writes and researches Praying Mantis, Qigong and Yang Tai Chi . September, 2011 Yang-Sheng (Nurturing Life) 35
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