Qigong is a unique whole-body exercise method, which can produce good effects on various systems and organs of the human body. As a self-regulating and self-controlling exercise method, the internal organs and systems of the human body can achieve harmony. Qigong pays special attention to the exercise of mental activities, and has a particularly good effect on higher nerve centers.
The health care function of Qigong is various. It is obvious to exercise the respiratory system. The most obvious changes are the slowing and deepening of breathing, the increase of carbon dioxide content in exhaled gas, the decrease of oxygen and the obvious decrease of gas metabolism rate. Qigong also has a good effect on cardiovascular system function and has a good antihypertensive effect. After qigong exercise, most red blood cells and white blood cells increase obviously, especially the phagocytic function of white blood cells is obviously affected, so the body's defense ability can be improved.
In addition, practicing Qigong can accelerate gastrointestinal emptying, increase saliva secretion, improve gastrointestinal function, and improve the function of human metabolism and endocrine system.