Arthritis Relief: Chinese Qigong for Healing and Prevention [Paperback]

Yang Jwing-Ming (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 10, 2005

Healthy joints are vital to pain free movement and Qigong exercises can help heal and prevent arthritis. Dr. Yang presents numerous Qigong exercises, updated theory and expanded instruction. Young or old, sedentary or athletic; it is likely that one out of seven of us will be afflicted with arthritis in our lifetime. Since healthy joints are key to pain free movement, rejuvenating them is vital to well-being. Although Western Medicine has made great progress in treating arthritis, it has limited success in actually healing it; rather focusing more on relieving pain and inflammation. Chinese Medicine, over the last four thousand years, has developed many of its own methods to treat arthritis, including Qigong exercises, acupuncture, massage, and herbal treatments. By doing Qigong exercises, you can effectively treat many types of arthritis and rebuild the strength of your joints, which is the root of complete healing. This book introduces Qigong exercises that have been successfully used in China to treat arthritis. It begins with general concepts of Qigong, a summary of arthritis according to both Western and Eastern medicine, an explanation of how Qigong treats arthritis, and finally gentle Qigong exercises you can use to help prevent, treat and heal arthritis.

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About the Author

Yang, Jwing-Ming Ph.D., is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Northern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Ymaa Publication Center; 3rd Edition edition (May 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594390339
• ISBN-13: 978-1594390333
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #175,235 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #82 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Musculoskeletal Diseases
  • #97 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Tai Chi & Qi Gong

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A welcome, easy-to-follow supplement especially for those suffering from arthritis, October 5, 2005

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This review is from: Arthritis Relief: Chinese Qigong for Healing and Prevention (Paperback)

Written by a Chinese martial arts and Qigong instructor who has trained and practiced since 1961, Arthritis Relief: Chinese Qigong For Healing And Prevention is now in an updated third edition with revised instructions for performing its suggested exercises. Presented as a complement to Western medicine, which is more proficient at relieving pain and inflammation than promoting full healing, Arthritis Relief demonstrates Qigong exercises and massage/acupressure techniques designed to rebuild the strength of one's joints, as well as an overview of arthritis itself and the dietary, genetic, and other factors that cause it. Black-and-white photographs demonstrate the recommended exercises and body movements. Though it cannot replace a visit to one's physician, Arthritis Relief is a welcome, easy-to-follow supplement especially for those suffering from arthritis and who want to do something more about it than just taking medicine.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, helpful, and fascinating, March 9, 2006

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J. E. Melton "JEM" (London, KY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arthritis Relief: Chinese Qigong for Healing and Prevention (Paperback)

This book provided helpful exercises and a wealth of background information to support them. So much of Qigong depends on really understanding the underlying concepts. This book presents these underlying concepts in a very comprehensive, but easy-to-read and fascinating way. If you are serious about Qigong this book with help you make great strides forward in your practice.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting & full of hope!, April 14, 2008

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Tawna M. Noftzger - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arthritis Relief: Chinese Qigong for Healing and Prevention (Paperback)

Rheumatoid Arthritis runs in my family and 1.5 years ago I was also diagnosed. I have recently taken myself off Methotrexate because of the way it lowers the immune system. I was very worried about how to treat the disease at this point. This book offered hope in a new and interesting way to provide arthritis relief with regular exercise or Qigong. The diagrams are very well done and easy to follow, and the exercises seem much better than what I received from my Rheumatologist. What was really exciting is the possibility that Qigong may cure arthritis, with my persistence of the exercises. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to prevent, treat, and heal arthritis!