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Qigong Physiology Chart
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Physiological mechanisms and the activities in Qi Gong and Yoga/Pranayama which are their triggers:
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I. OXYGEN |
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Physiological Mechanisms |
Structures and Substrates |
Qigong Activity |
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1. Energy Generation |
Oxygen Uptake |
Movement/Breath |
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2. Aerobic Water |
Oxygen Uptake |
Movement/Breath |
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3. Immune Enhancement |
Oxygen Uptake |
Movement/Breath |
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4. Free Radical Neutralization |
Oxygen Uptake |
Movement/Breath |
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II. LYMPH |
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Physiological Mechanisms |
Structures and Substrates |
Qigong Activity |
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1. Aerobic Generation |
Oxygen |
Movement/Breath |
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2. Propulsion |
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a) Aerobic |
Oxygen |
Movement/Breath |
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b) Intrinsic Contraction |
Interstitial fluid volume |
Breath and Relaxation |
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c) Muscle Pump |
Muscle Contraction |
Movement |
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d) Gravitational |
Body position |
Postures and Movement |
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e) Breath Apparatus |
Lungs, diaphragm, cisterna chyli |
Breath Activity |
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3. Immune Function |
Propulsion (2a-e) |
Breath, movement and posture |
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4. Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow |
Propulsion (2a-e) |
Breath, movement and posture |
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5. Nutritive Function |
Propulsion (2a-e) |
Breath, movement and posture |
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III. NERVOUS SYSTEM |
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Physiological Mechanisms |
Structures and Substrates |
Qigong Activity |
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1. Autonomic |
Brain, neurochem., nervous system |
Relaxation and Breath |
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2. Nerotransmitter Profile |
Hypothalamus |
Relaxation and Visualization |
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3. Microcirculation |
Hypothalamus |
Relaxation |
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4. Immunity |
Macrophages, leucocytes, neurotrans. |
Relaxation, Meditation |
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5. Brain Hemisphere Control |
Brain, nervous system |
Alternate Nostril Breath and Right /Left Side Movement |
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6. Brain Wave Frequency |
Brain, nervous system |
Meditation |
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7. Neuroreflex Stimulation |
Neuro-reflex system |
Rubbing Points |
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8. Brain Structures |
Hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, 3rd ventricle |
Intention, Meditation and Visualization |
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