Qigong for wellbeing in dementia and aging
Rath, Stephen2016
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Qigong is the centuries-old practice of moving vital energy (Qi) through the channels of the body to achieve vitality and health. Stephen Rath describes current research and Traditional Chinese Medicine theory to show how Qigong practice can support cognitive functioning, as well as emotional and physical wellbeing, in people with dementia.
Main title:
Qigong for wellbeing in dementia and aging / Stephen Rath with Marcia Rath ; illustrated by LauRha Frankfort.
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Imprint:
London Philadelphia Singing Dragon, 2016.
Collation:
168 pages ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
A natural healing approach to dementia -- Western and traditional chinese medicine perspectives on dementia -- Examples of the rejuvenating power of natural healing -- Natural healing for emotional wellbeing -- Rejuvenation for the caregiver -- Conclusion -- Exercises to awaken natural healing -- Natural healing exercises using the hands and feet -- Releasing harmful emotions through the five animal forms -- Facial massage exercises to wash your body with energy -- Twelve sitting exercises -- Foods to awaken natural healing -- Introduction to the Chinese understanding of nutrition -- Recipes for rejuvenating health.
ISBN:
9781848192539
Dewey class:
616.83
Language:
English
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BRN:
33608