For those of you recovering from addiction, there is one method that you may not yet have come across which, integrated into your existing recovery programme, can help you maintain sobriety and improve the quality of your health and your life. This method is called Qigong.

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This post is written by Janice Tucker. Janice is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Qigong. She is also the founder of the Space To Relax online programme of Qigong video lessons ([ Ссылка ]).

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What is Qigong?

Qigong involves simple exercises which combine gentle movement, breathing and the use of your mind to restore both physical and mental health by promoting the smooth and balanced flow of Qi (energy) throughout your whole system.

Benefits of Qigong

In addition to the well-known physical benefits of Qigong such as improving your energy levels, and helping ease joint pain from arthritis and muscle pain from fibromyalgia, Qigong can significantly improve your mental health. Many people have experienced a reduction in anxiety, depression and stress levels in addition to significantly improved sleep, conditions which can arise during addiction recovery.

All of these benefits make Qigong an ideal complementary therapeutic approach to addiction recovery.

You can watch two videos on my website with more information on the benefits of Qigong:

Benefits of Qigong Part 1 - How Qigong Benefits You: [ Ссылка ]

Benefits of Qigong Part 2 - How Qigong Benefits Your Relationships: [ Ссылка ]

Research Into Qigong For Addiction Recovery

A number of research studies have reported that Qigong can help reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, reduce depression and also help contribute to the prevention of relapse.

Study 1

In one study conducted in China on 86 male heroin addicts undergoing detoxification, the treatment group practicing Qigong experienced less anxiety and more rapid reduction of withdrawal symptoms than the group receiving detoxification drugs alone.
(Li M, Chen K, Mo Z. “Use of qigong therapy in the detoxification of heroin addicts.” Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 8(1): 50-59, 2002.)

Study 2

In this Harvard study, 101 cocaine dependent people were given 4-6 sessions of either Qigong or a sham treatment over two weeks. Those who had practiced Qigong showed a greater reduction in cravings and symptoms of depression. The practice of qigong, through its use of movement, breath work, visualisations and meditation, may be a beneficial addition to both a detoxification regimen and an overall treatment and relapse prevention strategy.
(Smelson, D, Chen KW, Ziedonis D, et al. A Pilot Study of Qigong for Reducing Cocaine Craving Early in Recovery. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. February 2013, 19(2): 97-101.)


What Do I Do Next?

If you would like to start using Qigong for to help with your recovery there are a number of things you can do to easily get you started:

1. Head over to my Space To Relax homepage ([ Ссылка ]).
There you can sign up for a free 3 part video series of Qigong lessons. Also, scroll to the bottom of my homepage where you can sign up to receive a free audio meditation called "Calm Your Busy Mind in 8 Minutes".

2. Join my free Facebook group, "Space To Relax Free Qigong Group" ([ Ссылка ]) to read useful tips about how to use Qigong to improve your state of health.

3. Janice's Video Blog
If you would like more information and access to many free video demonstrations of Qigong then head over to my video blog ([ Ссылка ]). Some videos of particular interest to you are listed below.

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MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

You must not rely on the information in this video as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or another professional healthcare provider. The information provided here is of a general nature. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment because of the information in this video.

By partaking in any Qigong exercises shown in my videos, understand that you do so at your own risk, that there is the chance of physical injury and that you release and discharge Janice Tucker from any and all claims that may arise. Always seek medical advice before embarking upon any exercise programme.

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