Women's Qigong for health and longevity : a practical guide for women forty and over

A practical, easy-to-use guide for women over forty on how to achieve and maintain vibrant health through the Chinese practice of qigong Here is a a detailed guidebook for midlife women on how to use gentle but powerful traditional Chinese exercises, breathing techniques, massage, meditation, and vocalizations to promote better health and wellness. In Women's Qigong for Health and Longevity, acupuncturist and longtime qigong practitioner Deborah Davis offers: • An overview of the traditional Chinese approach to health • A clear explanation of the various components of qigong practice • General health routines for women in specific age groups • DIY practices and routines for specific health issues, including insomnia, hypertension and heart disease, menopause, sexual vitality, breast health and cancer, osteoporosis, and depression Begin your qigong journey today to achieve better health, fitness, relaxation, mental clarity, stamina, and more.

Here is a detailed, easy-to-use guidebook for women forty and older on how to use gentle but powerful traditional Chinese exercises, breathing techniques, massage, meditation, and vocalizations to promote health, fitness, relaxation, and mental clarity; improve stamina; and even treat specific health concerns. Acupuncturist and longtime qigong practitioner Deborah Davis explains the traditional Chinese approach to health and the various components of qigong practice; gives general health routines for women in specific age groups; and offers do-it-yourself practices and routines for specific health issues including insomnia, hypertension and heart disease, menopause, sexual vitality, breast health, breast cancer, osteoporosis, and depression.

To learn more about the author, visit her website: www.womensqigong.com. 

Elizabeth J. Eastwood - Library Journal

Licensed acupuncturist Davis contributes to the burgeoning publishing area of Chinese medicine with her guide to Qigong for women over 40. In Part 1, readers take in the basics and theory of Qigong and how the practice combines three elements-focused breathing, posture or movement, and mental concentration-to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience with a special interest in treatment plans for over 30 diseases, Davis details routines for nine specific health conditions, e.g., depression, cancer, and menopause, for the age ranges of 40-49, 50-64 (perimenopause), and 65 and beyond. Readers go step by step through each movement, breathing technique, stance, or healing sound, with photographs and diagrams. Davis uses a few anecdotes from her practice to illustrate how practicing Qigong can affect a person's health. However, there is no conventional or traditional evidence given to support the claims. Although accessible, this book would best suit those who have had some experience with Qigong, as phrases such as it's more important to move with the energy and follow your body's innate wisdom may alienate beginners. Recommended for alternative health collections and specialized Chinese medicine collections.

Acupuncturist and longtime Gigong practitioner Deborah Davis explains the traditional Chinese approach to health and the various components of qigong practice; gives general health routines for women in specific age groups; and offers do-it-yourself practices and routines for specific health issues including insomnia, hypertension and heart disease, menopause, sexual vitality, breast health, breast cancer, osteoporosis, and depression