Forums IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ Spring Forest Qigong Can Qi Gong help with general inertia?

Hi, everyone
I have a number of medical issues which I would Qi Gong with--hypertension, type II diabetes, obesity, and possibility of recurrance of cancer. Gee, that feels great--like finally I have attained the greatness of my dad, who can whine at the bottom of a hat about everything from his swollen toes to his bad back!
One issue though is kind of special to me. I have had a thyroid problem since being a child. I thought it was corrected using thyroid tablets, till I read the book "The Thyroid Solution" by Ridha Arem. He maintained that having constant depression and a lack of will to do things could be caused by an improperly diagnosed thyroid problem. Anyways, I bulldozed my way to see an endocrinologist at Kaiser Permanente, despite the negative vibes put out by my primary physician (actually a jewel of a doctor and a person, when she doesn't try to offer opinions about things she is not really expert about!). Now I've begun to take T4 thyroid (cytomel) along with T3 (synthroid) and am, so far anyways, thinking somewhat more practically than before, though I'm still depressed and passive fairly often.

My question (finally) is:Can Qi Gong help me with this, as the thyroid therapy progresses its merry way? Dr. Arem, in his book, does mention exercises like Tai Chi or Yoga as being high quality adjuvant exercises to thyroid therapy or to using antidepressants afterwards. I'm curious how Qi Gong might compare to them? And if Qi Gong might help me significantly with a kind of general apathy I have towards life?

I'd appreciate it if, whoever decides to answer, would talk from his or her personal experiences, in addition to or instead of any coaching personae that he or she might like to adopt In thinking about it, though, I realize that might be too much to ask of some folks, who have alot of energy invested in being "coaches"! Then, be a coach, I guess.

If it feels too personal a topic to discuss on this newsgroup, do send me personal email at moochy_hope@yahoo.com

best wishes, friends,
Mike
moochy_hope@yahoo.com

Chunyi Lin says that if you want to see a significant improvement in your physical condition, practice Spring Forest Qigong, Level 1, for 1 to 2 hours a day over 2 to 3 months.

Some people will see significant improvement instantly--within minutes of beginning their first practice.

Some people will see significant improvement over the first couple of weeks.

Others will have to practice three solid months.

And everything in between.

Everyone is different. Everyone will experience varying results. But what remains constant is that 1) physical problems result from energy blockages and 2) practicing Qigong can release those blockages and balance the energy allowing your body to heal itself.

It really is that simple.

(Do not change any medial treatment you are taking without telling your doctor.)

Pete,
I am in pretty good physical health but do suffer from anxiety. I am doing one exercise for about ten to fifteen mintues per day. I try to go outside early in the morning and find it relaxing. But, is it going to take me forever to see any results and will I see any? Doing it 1 to 2 hours a day is just not my cup of tea. Maybe if i had a group to do it-

Chunyi says that even five minutes of Qigong practice a week is better than no practice.

How long will it take for you? I cannot say. Do you remember Esther Trejo from the video tape or the testimonial on the website? She practiced only once a week. She was able to give up her oxygen in eight weeks? Or, Doug Williams, the Brit with arthritis? His pain disappeard the first time he did Small Universe.

Do what you can, and experience the benefits that come your way.

Hi, Claire
Anxiety is one of those things where you get *some* help from a relaxation tape or Qi Gong, but you get the most help (usually) by talking over what you're anxious about, and taking some steps, however hesitant or uncertain they may be, to do something about the issue.
In that regard, if you like, you might want to email me privately at moochy_hope@yahoo.com.
Or seek out a counselor you already may know and trust, and begin regular sessions.
Or if you are already doing all the above and are still feeling deep anxiety, there are some new psychotherapies that could help.
Or you might try one of the anti-anxiety medications. I'm not a big fan of anxiety meds UNLESS you are already trying 100% on your problems and still feel a kind of overarching anxiety that does not quit and that gets in the way of work or normal social relationships. The problem here is that you don't want to cut down on your symptoms too much, because they provide motivation to change!!
Hope my 2 cents worth helps give a little perspective, Claire. (And, while I'm at it, thanks again for your loving responses to my cancer problem in the past.)

best wishes,
Mike
moochy_hope@yahoo.com

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Originally posted by Claire:
Pete,
I am in pretty good physical health but do suffer from anxiety. I am doing one exercise for about ten to fifteen mintues per day. I try to go outside early in the morning and find it relaxing. But, is it going to take me forever to see any results and will I see any? Doing it 1 to 2 hours a day is just not my cup of tea. Maybe if i had a group to do it-

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Mike,
The anxiety I am experiencing is rather normal as it is because of two major life changes. My recent retirement and my only daughter leaving home. It is painful but I understand it. It is a sort of releasing one's false idenity and searching for who one really is. We often define ourselves by the roles we plan in society and I am loosing two of them at the same time. (career woman and mother). It is being stripped of some Ego stuff so what is Real can be found. Yes, I do have a counsler and also do focusing. I also might add that I loss a loved one at the same time that I retired. All in all, I know that this is a tremendous time of growth much in the same way as Cancer can be.
Thanks for your concern. Hope you are doing ok.

Hi, Claire

Qi Gong is something I'm grasping as possible help for cancer, while I'm waiting to see an endocrinologist at Kaiser as I pursue the idea that my thyroid is a main element in my problems. Maybe Qi Gong can help me with overall energy as well.
One thing that concerns me is that I am not doing Qi Gong enough. I'm up to about 15 minutes/day and, for my purposes, I guess I need to feel the energy go through my body the way Pete does. Which means 1-2 hours/day, maybe 2 hours/day for while. I'm scared that I won't decide to do this and, as a result, I'll die badly if cancer recurs.

best wishes,
Mike
moochy_hope@yahoo.com