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Zhang J, Su Q, Li SC. Qigong Exercise Balances Oxygen Supply and Acid-Base to Modulate Hypoxia: A Perspective Platform toward Preemptive Health & Medicine. Med Sci (Basel) 2023; 11:medsci11010021. [PMID: 36976529 PMCID: PMC10057714 DOI: 10.3390/medsci11010021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Qigong is a meditative movement with therapeutic effects and is commonly practiced in Eastern medicine. A growing body of evidence validates its health benefits, leading to mechanistic questions about how it works. We propose a novel mechanism by which the “acid” caused by hypoxia affects metabolism, and the way it is neutralized through Qigong practice involves the body’s blood flow and vasculature modifications. Specifically, Qigong exercise generates an oxygen supply and acid-base balance against the hypoxic effects of underlying pathological conditions. We also propose that Qigong exercise mediated and focused on the local hypoxia environment of tissues might normalize the circulation of metabolic and inflammation accumulation in the tumor tissue and restore the normal metabolism of tissues and cells through calm, relaxation, and extreme Zen-style breathing that gravitates toward preemptive health and medicine. Thus, we propose the mechanisms of action related to Qigong, intending to unify Eastern and Western exercise theory.
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Affiliation(s)
- Junjie Zhang
- School of Physical Training and Physical Therapy, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, Guangdong, China
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- Center of Bioengineering, School of Medicine, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, Guangdong, China
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- Neuro-Oncology and Stem Cell Research Laboratory (NSCL), CHOC Children’s Research Institute (CCRI), Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), 1201 W. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA 92868-3874, USA
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of California-Irvine (UCI), 200 S Manchester Ave Ste 206, Orange, CA 92868, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-714-509-4964; Fax: +1-714-509-4318
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Ostolin TLVDP, Miranda RADR, Abdala CVM. [Evidence map on post-acute COVID-19 sequelae and rehabilitation: Update as of July 2022Mapa de evidencia sobre las secuelas y la rehabilitación tras la COVID-19 aguda: versión actualizada en julio del 2022]. Rev Panam Salud Publica 2023; 47:e30. [PMID: 36788961 PMCID: PMC9910559 DOI: 10.26633/rpsp.2023.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Objective To update the evidence map on the effects of interventions for post-acute COVID-19 rehabilitation. Method The search scope was defined according to the population (patients with symptomatic COVID-19 and post-acute COVID sequelae), the context (interventions for rehabilitation), and the type of study (systematic reviews, rapid reviews, scoping reviews or overviews of reviews). Following a search in PubMed and the Virtual Health Library, two independent authors selected the articles for review. The map was updated on July 27, 2022, using the same procedures employed in the initial review. Results The initial evidence map included 22 studies (four systematic reviews, four rapid reviews, four reviews of case reports, one scoping review, and nine systematic review protocols). In the present update, an additional 10 studies were included. The analysis revealed four groups of interventions (multimodal, therapeutic, complementary, and pharmacological) and seven groups of outcomes (pathological conditions, diseases/respiratory disorders, pain, physiological and metabolic markers, mental health/quality of life, sensory function, and mortality), totaling 166 associations between interventions and outcomes. The highest number of associations was observed for complementary therapies (n = 94). Among the outcomes, the highest number of associations was observed for physiological and metabolic markers, pathological conditions, and mental health/quality of life (44, 41, and 35 associations respectively). Conclusions The map update involved the analysis of 69 associations, most notably exercise (isolated, multicomponent, or multimodal intervention), with 23 positive and four potentially positive effects) and pharmacologic and complementary therapies for sensorial functions (15 associations). The high number of systematic review protocols indicates that the literature is still incipient.
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- Thatiane Lopes Valentim Di Paschoale Ostolin
- Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)Departamento de Ciências do Movimento HumanoLaboratório de Epidemiologia e Movimento Humano (EPIMOV)São Paulo (SP)BrasilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Departamento de Ciências do Movimento Humano, Laboratório de Epidemiologia e Movimento Humano (EPIMOV), São Paulo (SP), Brasil.,
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- Universidade de Brasília (UNB)Departamento de FarmáciaBrasília (DF)BrasilUniversidade de Brasília (UNB), Departamento de Farmácia, Brasília (DF), Brasil.
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- Centro Latino-Americano e do Caribe de Informação em Ciências da Saúde (BIREME/OPAS/OMS)São Paulo (SP)BrasilCentro Latino-Americano e do Caribe de Informação em Ciências da Saúde (BIREME/OPAS/OMS), São Paulo (SP), Brasil.
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LI K, YU H, KORTAS JA, LIN X, LIPOWSKI M. The effect of 12 weeks of Baduanjin exercise on cognitive function, lower limb balance and quality of life of the elderly with mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial. GAZZETTA MEDICA ITALIANA ARCHIVIO PER LE SCIENZE MEDICHE 2023. [DOI: 10.23736/s0393-3660.22.04802-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Zhang Y, Chen M, Liu C, Zhang Z, Fu X. A bibliometric analysis of COVID-19 and physical activity. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30779. [PMID: 36181070 PMCID: PMC9524527 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Due to the huge impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on a global scale, the level of physical activity during confinement has become a widespread concern. This study summarizes the development of performance and research trends in COVID-19 and physical activity over the last 3 years. METHODS Research publications on COVID-19 and physical activity in the past 3 years were downloaded from the Web of Science database. CiteSpace and VOSviewer software were used to analyze the authors, published outputs, journals, cited authors, countries and institutions, co-cited journals, cited references, and keywords. Statistical and centrality analyses were used to identify the active authors, core journals, basic references, hot topics, and cutting-edge fields. RESULTS A total of 1331 papers was retrieved. SMITH L was a prolific author in the field of exercise intervention in COVID-19 with 11 publications. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health was the most productive journal (179 publications) and the most cited journal (1324). The most productive countries and institutions in this field were the USA (322 publications) and Harvard Medical School (21 publications). The four hot keywords in COVID-19 and physical activity research were physical activity, exercise, health, and mental health. CONCLUSIONS This study provides researchers with directions to intervene in changing levels of physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic and valuable information for researchers in the field of sports medicine to identify potential collaborators, collaborating institutions, hot issues, and research frontiers.
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- Yuting Zhang
- Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture Moxibustion and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Luoyang Orthopedics Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases Unit, Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xihua Fu, Department of Infectious Diseases Unit, Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou 511486, China (e-mail: )
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Li K, Walczak-Kozłowska T, Lipowski M, Li J, Krokosz D, Su Y, Yu H, Fan H. The effect of the Baduanjin exercise on COVID-19-related anxiety, psychological well-being and lower back pain of college students during the pandemic. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2022; 14:102. [PMID: 35676708 PMCID: PMC9174633 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-022-00493-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Background This study aimed to examine the effect of Baduanjin exercise on COVID-19-related anxiety, psychological well-being, and the lower back pain of college students during the coronavirus pandemic in China. Setting The study was carried out in a temporary experimental center of four universities in Wenzhou city in Zhejiang Province, China. Population 387 participants who were college students were allocated to two groups: the Baduanjin exercise group(BEG, n = 195); and the Control group(CG,n = 192). Methods In this randomized controlled trial,387 participants who were college students were randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to 12-week Baduanjin exercise group (BEG, n = 195)and 12-week Control group(CG,n = 192).CAS(Coronavirus Anxiety Scale), PWBS(Psychological Well-being Scale),NMQ( Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire), was used to assess COVID-19-related anxiety, psychological well-being, and lower back pain at second times ( before and after the intervention). The paired t-test and an independent t-test (with a 95% confidence interval) was used to compare the outcome variables of the two groups. Results Within-group comparison, there was no significant difference in the control group before and after the intervention. In contrast, the Baduanjin group had a significant improvement before and after the intervention. Between-group comparison, the Baduanjin group had a significant difference from the control group. The intervention effect on the Baduanjin exercise group was remarkably better than that of the control group (p < 0.05). Participants in the Baduanjin group significantly improved the corvid-19-related anxiety score decreased from ( 5.22 ± 0.45 to 5.07 ± 0.27, p < 0.05). The total psychological well-being score increased from (70.11 ± 8.65 to 84.12 ± 7.38,p < 0.05) and the prevalence of low back pain decreased from (22.45 ± 1.67 to 18.35 ± 1.05, p < 0.05) among college students. Conclusion During the pandemic, the Baduanjin exercise contributes to the reduction of the perceived anxiety related to COVID-19, decreases the prevalence of the lower back pain, and improves the psychological well-being of college students. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT04432038. Registered on June 16, 2020.
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- Keqiang Li
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdańsk, Poland.
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- Division of Neuropsychology, Department of the Social Sciences, Institute of Psychology, University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Physical Education College, Bohai University, Jinzhou, China
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- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdańsk, Poland
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- School of Psychology, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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Bo W, Xi Y, Tian Z. The role of exercise in rehabilitation of discharged COVID-19 patients. SPORTS MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCE 2021; 3:194-201. [PMID: 34541561 PMCID: PMC8438861 DOI: 10.1016/j.smhs.2021.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Revised: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) mainly caused pneumonia and pulmonary fibrosis through upper respiratory tract infection, which resulted in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and multiorgan damage of cardiovascular, nervous, digestive, and genitourinary systems. Although the virus test turned negative after the patient recovered, the damage to multiorgan caused by SARS-CoV-2 may irreversible. Therefore, the health status of the recovered patients has gradually become the focus of people's attention. Whether coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients can receive exercise rehabilitation training after discharge? and what's the basis? We try to analyze and answer these questions, will provide some ideas about the patients to develop a reasonable and effective exercise rehabilitation program.
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Key Words
- ACE2, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2
- ACS, acute coronary syndrome
- AKI, acute kidney injury
- ARDS, acute respiratory distress syndrome
- Ang II, accumulation of angiotensin Ⅱ
- BDNF, brain-derived neurotrophic factor
- CHI3L1, chitinase-3-like protein 1
- CNS, central nervous system
- COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- COVID-19
- COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019
- CRS, cytokine release syndrome
- EcSOD, extracellular superoxide dismutase
- Exercise rehabilitation
- Exercise response factor
- FGF21, fibroblast growth factor 21
- FSTL1, follistatin-related protein 1
- GDF-15, growth/differentiation factor-15
- ICU, intensive care unit
- Inflammation cytokine storm
- LIF, leukemia inhibitory factor
- NK, natural killer
- PBMCs, peripheral blood mononuclear cells
- RAAS, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
- ROS, reactive oxygen species
- SARS-CoV-2
- SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
- TMPRSS2, transmembrane protease serine 2
- TNF, tumor necrosis factor
- WBV, whole-body vibration
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- Wenyan Bo
- Institute of Sports and Exercise Biology, School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Institute of Sports and Exercise Biology, School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Institute of Sports and Exercise Biology, School of Physical Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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Sun P, Yan D, Li B, Tang L, Xu L, Wang F. Toujie Quwen granule used with conventional western therapy for coronavirus disease 2019: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26370. [PMID: 34128895 PMCID: PMC8213269 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an epidemic infectious disease resulted from 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Up till now, COVID-19 has swept globally. Currently, due to many high-profiled benefits, clinical studies on Toujie Quwen granule (TJQW) have been increasing. The aim of the study is to assess the efficacy and safety of TJQW used with conventional western therapy for COVID-19. METHODS Relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were searched in Chinese and English databases, and the search time is January 2020 to May 2021. English databases include PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. Chinese databases include CNKI, WF, VIP, and CBM. The international clinical trial registration platform and the Chinese clinical trial registration platform of controlled trials will be searched by us from January 2020 to May 2021. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, screening literature, extraction data will be conducted by 2 researchers independently. Statistical analysis will be conducted using the RevMan 5.3.5 software. After screening the literature based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, The Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system will be used to evaluate the quality of each result. RESULTS This study will provide the evidence for TJQW to be used with conventional western therapy for COVID-19. CONCLUSION The efficacy and safety of TJQW used with conventional western therapy for COVID-19 will be assessed. INPLASY REGISTRATION NUMBER INPLASY202150038.
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- Peng Sun
- The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine
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- Academician Workstation, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Academician Workstation, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Academician Workstation, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Academician Workstation, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Academician Workstation, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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