Qi-training enhances respiratory burst function and adhesive capacity of neutrophils in young adults: a preliminary study.
The main objective of this study is to examine the effect of Qi-training on the immune system, especially neutrophil bactericidal function. Nine healthy male subjects were studied for the effects of one bout of ChunDoSunBup (CDSB) Qi-training on superoxide (O2- production and adhesion capacity of neutrophils at times immediately after (Post I) and 2 hours after the Qi-training (Post II). The Qi-training enhanced O2- production, reaction velocity and neutrophil adhesion capacity and there were significant differences at Post I compared to before Qi-training (Pre). In addition, the number of white blood cells (WBC), monocytes and lymphocytes were changed significantly through Qi-training.Therefore, it seems that CDSB Qi-training may increase the resistance of trained individuals against common infection and inflammation.
Center for Integrative Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, Wonkwang University Iksan 570-749, Republic of Korea.
Myeong Soo
MS
Lee
Seong Min
SM
Jeong
Yang-Kyu
YK
Kim
Ki-Won
KW
Park
Myung Suk
MS
Lee
Hoon
H
Ryu
Sun-Rock
SR
Moon
D000328:Adult; D001945:Breathing Exercises; D002448:Cell Adhesion / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D018655:Lymphocyte Count; D008297:Male; D009504:Neutrophils / Q000378:metabolism*; D016897:Respiratory Burst / Q000502:physiology*; D013481:Superoxides / Q000378:metabolism
D013481:Superoxides