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Qigong: An Evidence-Based Introduction for Medical Professionals and Intelligent Beginners
Ancient Chinese energy cultivation practices have entered modern clinical settings—and the research now explains why. Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”), a 4,000-year-old system combining movement, breath control, and meditation, has demonstrated significant therapeutic benefits in over 886 clinical studies, including 705 randomized controlled trials spanning 14 countries. Meta-analyses show clinically meaningful effects: systolic blood pressure reductions of…