How can Taiji/Qigong contribute to the mental well-being of Women with endometriosis?

Calado, Joana, Santos, Teresa, Silva, Daniela
2024 · doi:10.5281/zenodo.13743033 · W6968358907
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A literature review indicates that Tai Chi and Qigong may serve as complementary interventions for endometriosis by alleviating pain, stress, and anxiety to improve mental well-being, though further research is needed.

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This literature review examines the potential role of Tai Chi and Qigong in enhancing the mental well-being of women diagnosed with endometriosis. The authors analyze existing evidence to determine if these meditative movements can effectively alleviate symptoms such as pain, stress, anxiety, and emotional instability associated with the condition. While the findings suggest that integrating mind-body practices offers a holistic approach to improving quality of life, the paper explicitly notes that further studies are required to confirm specific effectiveness and explore underlying mechanisms. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically focusing on complementary interventions for managing its psychological and physical symptoms through traditional Chinese exercises.

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Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynaecological disease that affects about 10% of women of reproductive age, characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, which causes intense pain, infertility, and other comorbidities that negatively impact physical and mental health. This study investigates how Tai Chi and Qigong practices, meditative movements of Chinese origin, can contribute to the mental well-being of women suffering from endometriosis. The main objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of these practices in relieving symptoms such as pain, stress, anxiety, and emotional changes, thereby improving the quality of life of these patients. Through a literature review, the positive effects of Tai Chi and Qigong on promoting mental and physical well-being were analyzed, suggesting that these practices can be used as complementary interventions for the treatment of endometriosis. However, further studies are needed to explore the underlying mechanisms and confirm the specific effectiveness of these interventions. Current evidence suggests that integrating mind-body practices such as Tai Chi and Qigong in the treatment of endometriosis can offer a more holistic and effective approach to improving the quality of life of affected women
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How can Taiji/Qigong contribute to the mental well-being of Women with endometriosis? Description Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynaecological disease that affects about 10% of women of reproductive age, characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, which causes intense pain, infertility, and other comorbidities that negatively impact physical and mental health. This study investigates how Tai Chi and Qigong practices, meditative movements of Chinese origin, can contribute to the mental well-being of women suffering from endometriosis. The main objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of these practices in relieving symptoms such as pain, stress, anxiety, and emotional changes, thereby improving the quality of life of these patients. Through a literature review, the positive effects of Tai Chi and Qigong on promoting mental and physical well-being were analyzed, suggesting that these practices can be used as complementary interventions for the treatment of endometriosis. However, further studies are needed to explore the underlying mechanisms and confirm the specific effectiveness of these interventions. Current evidence suggests that integrating mind-body practices such as Tai Chi and Qigong in the treatment of endometriosis can offer a more holistic and effective approach to improving the quality of life of affected women Files 162024 - How can TaijiQigong contribute to the mental well-being of Women with endometriosis.pdf Files (581.5 kB) | Name | Size | Download all | |---|---|---| | md5:867cdf2f7cb96e5f312401f44aeab621 | 581.5 kB | Preview Download | Additional details Additional titles - Translated title (Portuguese) - Como o Taichi/Qigong pode contribuir para o bem-estar mental das mulheres com endometriose?

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