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Foreword.; Introduction to the English Edition.; Editorial and Translation Boards.; Glossary of Chinese Terms.; General Introduction: Essential concepts of Qigong Study in Chinese Medicine (QSCM); Academic system of Qigong Study in Chinese Medicine; Subjects related to Qigong Study in Chinese Medicine; Current tasks and challenges of Qigong Study in Chinese Medicine; How to learn QSCM.; PART I FUNDAMENTAL THEORIES.; Chapter 1 A Brief History of Qigong Development:; 1.1 Developmental history of ancient Qigong from remote antiquity to the Qing Dynasty.; 1.2 A history of modern and contemporary Qigong.; 1.3 A brief introduction to major Qigong traditions/schools.; 1.4 Qigong development in other countries.; Chapter 2 Classic Qigong Theories:; 2.1 Theories of Medical Qigong.; 2.2 Theories of Daoist, Buddhist, Confucian, and Martial Arts Qigong.; Chapter 3 Modern Research on Qigong:; 3.1 Summary of modern research on Qigong.; 3.2 Physiological effects of Qigong.; 3.3 Psychological effects of Qigong.; 3.4 Biochemical and immunological effects of Qigong.; 3.5 Physical effects of Qigong.; PART II PRACTICAL METHODS AND SKILLS.; Chapter 4 Basic Operations of Qigong Practice:; 4.1 Adjustment of body posture.; 4.2 Adjustment of breathing.; 4.3djustment of mind.; 4.4 Integrating the three adjustments into Oneness.; Chapter 5 Introduction to Qigong Forms and Methods:; 5.1 Classification of Qigong forms.; 5.2 Guidelines and precautions for practice.; 5.3 Possible reactions to Qigong practice.; 5.4 Possible deviations and corrections.; Chapter 6 Selected Qigong Forms:; 6.1 Liu Zi Jue (Six Syllables Formula or Six Healing Sounds Qigong).; 6.2 Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of Brocade).; 6.3 Yi Jin Jing (Tendon Changing Classic).; 6.4 Wu Qin Xi (Five Animal Play).; 6.5 Zhan Zhuang (Post Standing Qigong, or Standing Meditation].; 6.6 Bao Jian Gong (Health Preserving Qigong).; 6.7 Dao Jia Yang Sheng Chang Shou Shu (Daoist Arts of Nurturing Life and Attaining Longevity).; 6.8 Fang Song Gong (Relaxation Qigong).; 6.9 Nei Yang Gong (Inner Nourishing Qigong).; 6.10 Qiang Zhuang Gong (Roborant Qigong).; 6.11 Wu Xing Zhang (Five-Element Palm).; 6.12 Zhen Qi Yun Xing Fa (True Qi Circulation Method).; 6.13 Xin Qi Gong Liao Fa (New Qigong Therapy).; PART III CLINICAL APPLICATIONS.; Chapter 7 General Introduction to Qigong Therapy:; 7.1 Characteristics and indications of Qigong therapy.; 7.2 Principle of administering treatment by Syndrome Differentiation in Qigong therapy.; 7.3 Procedures and clinical routine in Qigong therapy.; Chapter 8 Examples of Clinical Application:; 8.1 Pulmonary Tuberculosis.; 8.2 Hypertension.; 8.3 Coronary Artery disease.; 8.4 Peptic Ulcer.; 8.5 Chronic Gastritis.; 8.6 Chronic liver diseases.; 8.7 Chronic Nephritis.; 8.8 Diabetes Mellitus.; 8.9 Obesity.; 8.10 Menopause Syndrome.; 8.11 Impotence.; 8.12 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.; 8.13 Depression.; 8.14 Insomnia.; 8.15 Tumors and Cancer.; 8.16 Lower Back Pain and Leg pain.; 8.17 Cervical Spondylosis.; 8.18 Myopia.; 8.19 Glaucoma.; APPENDICES: CLASSICAL QIGONG LITERATURE.; Appendix 1 Summary of Ancient Qigong literature:; 1.i Qigong literature in medical works.; 1.ii Qigong literature in ancient works of Daoist philosophy.; 1.iii Qigong literature in ancient Confucian works.; 1.iv Qigong literature in ancient Buddhist works.; 1.v Qigong literature in ancient Martial-arts works.; Appendix 2 Ancient Literature in Medical Qigong:; 2.i Excerpts from the Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic.; 2.ii Excerpts from the Records concerning cultivating mind and prolonging life.; 2.iii Excerpts from the General Treatise on the Etiology and Symptomology of Diseases.; 2.iv Excerpts from the Essential Golden Prescriptions for Emergencies.; 2.v Excerpts from the General Collection for Holy Benevolence.; 2.vi Excerpts from the Essentials of Attaining Longevity.; 2.vii Excerpts from the Eight Essays for Cherishing Life.; 2.viii Excerpts from the Incisive Light on the Source and Origin of Miscellaneous Diseases.; Appendix 3 Ancient Qigong Literature of Other Schools:; 3.i Excerpts from the Dao De Jing.; 3.ii Excerpts from the Concordance of the Three According to the Classic of Changes.; 3.iii Excerpts from the Yellow Yard Canon.; 3.iv Excerpts from the Bao Pu Zi.; 3.v Excerpts from the Awakening to the Truth.; 3.vi Excerpts from the Primary Shmatha and Vipasyana.; 3.vii Excerpts from the Classic of Wisdom paramita thoughts (the Heart Sutra).; 3.viii Excerpts from the Classic of Great Palm Yoga.; 3.ix Excerpts from the Great Learning.; 3.x Excerpts from the Mencius.; 3.xi Excerpts from the Realize and Practice.; 3.xii Excerpts from the Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow Cleansing Classic.; 3.xiii Excerpts from the Ten Main Points of Taiji Quan Arts.; Bibliography of Classic Chinese Qigong Works.; A Brief Chronology of the Dynasties in the History of China.; Subject Index.; Author Index.