Managing Depression with Qigong
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (912 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1848190182 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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Good For *Research* Not So Good For *DIY* Self-Help Alex H Frances Gaik's book MANAGING DEPRESSION WITH QIGONG (pronounced chee-gong) is a pretty good research book on the ancient Chinese exercise known as Qigong. I actually give it 3 1/2 stars but I don't think it works as a self-help book, which many will be buying it for.It's filled with numerous refe. Banging a Gong for Qigong Amazon Customer Surviving in a depressing and oppressive world is hard for the sensitive soul in an aging body, but now westerners have a new way to cope: qigong, that gift from the East. Supposedly, the meditations and body movements help with depression. I read the instructions several times in the back of the. B.L. said Poorly Executed. While I have no issue with the idea that Qigong may be able to help some people with depression (there is some research out there that indicates it could be helpful), this particular book does a poor job of giving you a real sense of how you should go about using it.The way that the book reads is
Managing Depression with Qigong provides a guide to an effective and increasingly recognised form of treatment that will be invaluable to people with depression and their families.. Based on the same principles as Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qigong works by promoting the movement of health-giving energy along the meridians of the body. New research shows that Qigong, a traditional Chinese practice, can be an effective treatment for depression and can provide a good alternative or supplement to medication in some cases. Frances Gaik explains the basics of what Qigong is and why it is effective for depression, and shows the reader how to make use of Qigong to rise from the darkness of depression and regain strength and motivation in life. Encouraging the reader to identify their problems and take action, Dr. Frances Gaik gives practical advice that will help anyone with depression to improve their mental health. Many people will suffer from depression at some time in their lives. The author shows how the practical application of Qigong can radically improve health and wellbeing, and provides a treatment plan, including Qigong exercises
Gaik tells an important story. "Gaik ably describes western and Chinese notions of depression and the treatment of stress and includes a chapter summarizing the research project on qigong's effects on depression that formed her dissertation. Galk is a professional counselor with a doctorate in clinical psychology as well as years of experience working in the health insurance industry. With growing evidence for benefits of mind-body and energetic therapies in treating psychiatric conditions, it is great to see this information shared in books for the public." --Examiner (September 2009)"In a lucid, dispassionate, folksy way, Dr. Her aim: to make you and me healthier through an affordable combination of deep breathing, meditation, counseling and moderate exercise, with an exit strategy from a limited time given over to non-addictive therapyHer book is an easy, informative, delightful read." --Patrick Killough, Counselor, US Senior Foreign Service
. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology, and an undergraduate degree in Philosophy with a concentration on ethics. She has also worked in the health insurance industry for over 25 years. Frances Gaik, is a licensed clinical professional counselor, in private pract