The authors investigated the effect of external Qi-therapy (EQT) on changes in encephalograms (EEGs) and circulating cortisol concentrations. Ten college students participated in cross over sessions, receiving EQT or placebo treatment with their eyes open. Subjects reported improved emotions of satisfaction, relaxation, and calmness during EQT as compared to levels reported during placebo treatments. There were significant differences in the proportions of alpha and beta EEG waves between the two sessions, and the relative strengths of alpha waves were higher during EQT than during control sessions (p < .05). Plasma cortisol concentrations during EQT were significantly lower than during control sessions p < .05). Thus, Qi-therapy was more effective in inducing relaxation than placebo treatment.
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International Journal of Neuroscience
Volume 114, 2004 - Issue 11
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Research Article
Brief Communication: EFFECTS OF EXTERNAL QI-THERAPY ON EMOTIONS, ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAMS, AND PLASMA CORTISOL
MYEONG SOO LEE Center for Integrative Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea
, YOUNG HOON RIM School of Liberal Arts, Semyung University, Chechon, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
& CHANG-WON KANG Department of Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Chonju, Republic of Korea
Pages 1493-1502
Published online: 07 Jul 2009
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Brief Communication: EFFECTS OF EXTERNAL QI-THERAPY ON EMOTIONS, ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAMS, AND PLASMA CORTISOL
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