Four themes emerged from the interview data: "the physical experience of qigong," "regaining control," "no pain, a lot of gain," and "barriers to qigong practice." Participants offered examples of how qigong enabled them to control refractory symptoms after mTBI while decreasing reliance on pharmacotherapy. All agreed that qigong was uniquely conducive to the disciplined mindset of military service members and that the simplicity of Reflective Exercise qigong, compared with similar modalities such as tai chi and yoga, was well suited to individuals with decreased balance, cognition, and memory related to mTBI.

Conclusion: These results suggest that Qigong exercise effectively improved attention, brain processing speed, blood pressure and maximal workload. However, these improvements disappeared 12 weeks after cessation of Qigong. Consequently, performing Qigong regularly is important to maintain related health effects.

What is Yiyuanti? Yiyuanti is a part of the Hunyuan Qi within the human body. It is a form of matter that is invisible, intangible, and formless. Internally, it is perfectly homogeneous and undifferentiated. It is compatible with the physical structure of the brain, centered around the brain's core—specifically, the center of the brain—and extends both inside and outside the brain, reaching throughout the entire body and spreading even beyond it. Yiyuanti represents the holistic functional state of Hunyuan formed by all the nerve cells in the human nervous system and their associated Hunyuan Qi. Nerve cells serve as the foundation in which Yiyuanti is established, yet Yiyuanti possesses a certain degree of independence and can create a reactive influence on the nerve cells.

Normal heart rate recovery (HRR) varies by age, with younger individuals typically experiencing faster recovery rates compared to older adults. Understanding Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) Heart rate recovery refers to the speed at which your heart rate decreases after exercise. It is a crucial indicator of cardiovascular fitness and overall heart health. A faster recovery rate generally signifies better cardiovascular function and fitness levels. Normal HRR Benchmarks by Age Here are general guidelines for heart rate recovery after one minute of rest following exercise, categorized by age group: - Ages 20-29: - Good Recovery: 40-49 beats per minute (bpm) drop - Excellent Recovery: 50 bpm or more drop. - Ages 30-39: - Good Recovery: 30-39 bpm drop - Excellent Recovery: 40 bpm or more drop. - Ages 40-49: - Good Recovery: 25-34 bpm drop - Excellent Recovery: 35 bpm or more drop. - Ages 50-59: - Good Recovery: 20-29 bpm drop - Excellent Recovery: 30 bpm or more drop. - Ages 60 and above: - Good Recovery: 15-24 bpm drop - Excellent Recovery: 25 bpm or more drop. - 2 Sources