Evidence indicates that Tai Chi and/or Qigong may provide highly effective adjunct therapy for:

ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
AIDS
Allergies and asthma
Angina
Anorexia/bulimia
Anxiety, chronic
Arthritis
Balance Disorders
Bronchitis/emphysema
Pain, chronic
Cardiac Rehab. and prevention
Cancer
Circulation and nervous system disorders
Chronic Pain
Compulsive / obsessive disorders
Constipation
Depression and mood disturbance
Diabetes
Digestion, improving
Drug / alcohol / cigarette addiction
Hemorrhoids
High Blood Pressure
Infections
Insomnia
Migraine
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscle wasting
Parkinson's Disease / improving motor skill control
Posture problems
Sexual performance
Stroke Recovery
Ulcers
Weight loss

Note: Individuals should always consult their physician before adding to or altering any ongoing therapy. Discussing with their physician whether Qigong or Tai Chi might be helpful to their condition.

Tai Chi focused studies, followed by general Qigong focused research, can be found in the Qigong Database, viewable at the Qigong Institute: www.qigonginstitute.org for a fee. As a non-profit organization, the Qigong Association relies solely on Qigong Database sales to continue its operations, much of which is handled by volunteers at every level. Many people have worked hard to make this project possible – and continue to work hard to keep it updated. Dr. Kenneth M. Sancier has devoted the past 15 years collecting information and devoting his efforts to make this the valuable resource that it is. The material on the Database is protected by the Copyright laws of the United States and these are recognized around the world.

Additional Resources:

The way of qigong: the art & science of chinese energy medicine (Bantam Books)

The complete idiot's guide to tai chi & qigong (Macmillan NY 1999)

Qigong Research Abstracts, Courtesy of Kenneth Sancier, Ph.D. (Retired Senior Scientist), currently President of the Qigong Institute of Menlo Park, California. An expanded version of a Computerized Qigong Database, with 1,600 referenced studies on Qigong is available by contacting The Qigong Institute, 561 Berkeley Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Phone: 650-323 1221) Email: qigonginstitute@healthy.net)