| Description |
1 online resource (125 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Qigong for Multiple Sclerosis: Finding your feet again; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: What is Qigong and Why Should it be Useful for MS?; Chapter 2: The Research Study; Chapter 3: Multiple Sclerosis From a Chi Point of View; Chapter 4: Minimizing Negative Influences on Your Nervous System; Chapter 5: Qigong Exercises: Creating Inner Space, ; Chapter 6: Qigong Exercises: Developing Balance; Chapter 7: How to Cope with Stress; Chapter 8: Putting it Into Practice and Taking it Further; Appendix: Grounding and Breathing; References; Useful websites; Index. |
| Summary |
Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease which attacks the central nervous system, can cause numbness in the limbs, loss of vision and even paralysis. This book provides a practical guide to using Qigong as a means of improving the physical abilities of people with MS, such as balance and walking, thereby significantly improving the quality of life possible. A step-by-step guide to managing Multiple Sclerosis using Qigong, the book explores the concept of Qi (energy) and how this is relevant to the treatment of MS. The book contains a wealth of appropriate Qigong exercises, which are clearly. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
Multiple sclerosis -- Alternative treatment.
|
|
Qi gong -- Therapeutic use.
|
|
Multiple Sclerosis -- therapy.
|
|
Breathing Exercises.
|
|
Qi.
|
|
Exercise Therapy -- methods.
|
|
Medicine.
|
|
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Alzheimer's & Dementia.
|
|
MEDICAL -- Neurology.
|
|
Multiple sclerosis -- Alternative treatment.
(OCoLC)fst01029019
|
|
Qi gong -- Therapeutic use.
(OCoLC)fst01084838
|
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
|
| Added Title |
Qi gong for multiple sclerosis |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Mills, Nigel, 1958- Qigong for multiple sclerosis. London ; Philadelphia, PA : Singing Dragon, 2010 9781848190191 (OCoLC)640016084 |
| ISBN |
9780857010292 (electronic bk.) |
|
0857010298 (electronic bk.) |
|
