The Effect of Exercise with Deep Breathing on the Pulse, Blood Pressure and Peripheral Circulation.
10.3937/kampomed.46.1
- VernacularTitle:脈拍，血圧，末梢循環に及ぼす気功保健体操の効果
- Author:
Eiichi MIKUNI
;
Shunji SAKAGUCHI
;
Yoshiyuki MORITA
;
Kyoichi KUROIWA
;
Michio KIMURA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Qi Gong (exercises with deep breathing);
adrenalin;
body/mind balance;
beneficial effects on peripheral circulation;
anti-arteriosclerotic effects
- From:Kampo Medicine
1995;46(1):1-7
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
The effects of Qi Gong health maintenance exercises were compared with a control group of walkers considered to have an equivalent amount of exercise, by measuring the changes in the pulse, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and peripheral circulation.
Although no significant differences were seen in either the pulse or blood pressure of the control group of walkers when the before and after exercise values were compared, in the Qi Gong group, a decrease in these values was seen over time, with significant decreases from the pre-exercise values indicated in all values 30 minutes after exercise. This is consistent with the findings in a previous report that there was a significant reduction in catecholamine in the Qi Gong group 30 minutes after performing Qi Gong exercises.
When the flow rate of the peripheral circulation was measured using Doppler ultrasound equipment, in comparison with the lack of notable change over time seen in the control group, a significant improvement in the peripheral circulation was suggested for the Qi Gong group when the pre- and post- exercise values were compared. It has also been suggested that Qi Gong health maintenance exercises lower stress hormones and act to improve the peripheral blood circulation; a discussion of which is also included in this paper.
