11/02/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo
Hunger is a major factor for excessive eating, which could lead to weight gain and obesity. Obesity is a major cause of concern since it could lead to complications like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. A potential treatment for obesity was found in a traditional Chinese medicine practice known as Qigong. In a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, it was revealed that the modified Qigong breathing exercise aids in weight loss by reducing a person’s sense of hunger.
Results of the study showed that the modified Qigong breathing exercise significantly reduced the sense of hunger. In addition to this, gastric acid and colon pressure were also reduced as a result of the exercise. This proves that Qigong can be used as a potential treatment for obesity.
Read the full text of the study at this link.
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Journal Reference:
Voroshilov AP, Volinsky AA, Wang Z, Marchenko EV. MODIFIED QIGONG BREATHING EXERCISE FOR REDUCING THE SENSE OF HUNGER ON AN EMPTY STOMACH. Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine. 12 May 2017;22(4). DOI: 10.1177/2156587217707143
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