Qi Gong

Osteoporosis is a process of the gradual aging process where the density and quality of bone deteriorates which can then lead to fractures.  In New Zealand alone it is estimated that at least 3000 people a year obtain hip fractures as a result of osteoporosis and sadly about a quarter of these ... Continue Reading >>

Symptoms of a weakened immune system include susceptibility to colds and flu, fatigue and increased allergic reactions. Now the good news is that you can improve the immune system and it’s for free and you don’t have to take any pills! Scientists have verified that meditation can improve the ... Continue Reading >>

Tai Chi has been practised for hundreds of years in China and has been steadily growing in popularity in the Western world for the last 30 years. Dr Patrick  Massey reported that Tai Chi can affect the DNA and thus can promote a longer life.  Tai Chi is actually a martial art and the practise of ... Continue Reading >>

Many patients often ask if anything can be done to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion can be implemented in the treatment of Alzheimers disease but now research has demonstrated that Tai Chi can in fact prevent its onset. Qi Gong and Tai Chi are ... Continue Reading >>

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by pain and increased sensitivity and discomfort when pressure is applied to the body. There are other symptoms including tiredness, insomnia, joint stiffness, numbness and mental symptoms including depression. It affects more women than men. There can also ... Continue Reading >>

Firstly we need to look at what the Chinese characters qi gong 气功 actually mean. Qi sometimes written as Chi,  is somewhat difficult to translate and can have a number of different meanings depending what context it is used in. It is often translated as energy when used in the context of ... Continue Reading >>