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Qigong for Wellbeing in Dementia and Aging /

Qigong is the centuries-old practice of moving vital energy (Qi) through the channels of the body, known as meridians, to promote vitality and health. Stephen Rath details current research and Traditional Chinese Medicine theory to show how Qigong practice can support cognitive functioning, as well...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rath, Stephen (Author), Rath, Marcia (Author)
Corporate Author: Alexander Street (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.
Subjects:
Dementia > Alternative treatment.
Qi gong > Therapeutic use.
Brain > Aging.
Exercise therapy for older people.
Démence > Médecines parallèles.
Qi gong > Emploi en thérapeutique.
Cerveau > Vieillissement.
Thérapeutique par l'exercice pour personnes âgées.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Part I. A natural healing approach to dementia. Western and traditional chinese medicine perspectives on dementia ; Examples of the rejuvenating power of natural healing ; Natural healing for emotional wellbeing ; Rejuvenation for the caregiver ; Conclusion
  • Part II. Exercises to awaken natural healing. Natural healing exercises using the hands and feet ; Releasing harmful emotions through the five animal forms ; Facial massage exercises to wash your body with energy ; Twelve sitting exercises
  • Part III. Foods to awaken natural healing. Introduction to the Chinese understanding of nutrition
  • Recipes for rejuvenating health.