Enhancing Cancer Survivor Well-Being: Historical and Clinical Perspectives on Tai Chi and Qigong

Tai Chi and Qigong, foundational to Traditional Chinese Medicine, hold potential for enhancing cancer patient care. This article reviews their historical development-Tai Chi from Daoist yin-yang principles in the Ming-Qing transition and Qigong from Shang Dynasty rituals-and general impacts, such as respiratory and endocrine improvements alongside neurological and emotional benefits.

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Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research
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2025-09-29
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https://doi.org/10.26717/bjstr.2025.63.009886
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
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Enhancing Cancer Survivor Well-Being: Historical and Clinical Perspectives on Tai Chi and Qigong

Robert W McGee
Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
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Enhancing Cancer Survivor Well-Being: Historical and Clinical Perspectives on Tai Chi and Qigong

Robert W McGee
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Abstract

Tai Chi and Qigong, foundational to Traditional Chinese Medicine, hold potential for enhancing cancer patient care. This article reviews their historical development-Tai Chi from Daoist yin-yang principles in the Ming-Qing transition and Qigong from Shang Dynasty rituals-and general impacts, such as respiratory and endocrine improvements alongside neurological and emotional benefits.

Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical ResearchVol. 63(3)
Fayetteville State University (US)
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