Acupuncture Blog Minneapolis / Steven Sonmore, L.Ac.

Qigong (pronounced “chee gung”), means “life energy practice”.  It is an ancient Chinese healing art that combines the use of mind, body, and breathing to strengthen and balance vital energy in the body called “qi”.  The practice of Qigong consists of meditative techniques and special movement exercises that can benefit people of all ages and physical . . . → Read More: Qigong Q&A

Way back in 2003, the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine’s Oct. 9th issue reported a study finding that Tai Chi “could decrease blood pressure and results in favorable lipid profile changes and improve subjects’ anxiety status. Therefore, Tai Chi could be used as an alternative modality in treating patients with mild hypertension, with a promising . . . → Read More: High Blood Pressure and Tai Chi Therapy