Qi-training and immunological parameters: a cross-sectional study

Int J Neurosci. 2006 Aug;116(8):921-6. doi: 10.1080/00207450600550477.

Abstract

This article examined the effects of qi-training on peripheral T lymphocyte concentrations in a cross-sectional study involving three groups of subjects: normal healthy subjects (n = 22) and two groups of qi trainees (group Q1: qi-training for 1-12 months, n = 52; and group Q2: qi-training for >12 months, n = 63). Nonparametric statistical tests revealed significant differences between the groups in TH/TS/C ratio (p < .001) and in the ratio of memory TH lymphocytes (CD45RA-) to naïve TH lymphocytes (CD45RA+) (p < .001). These findings suggest that qi-training modulates peripheral T lymphocyte concentrations. However, the functional modulation of T helper lymphocytes should be tested in a larger population and compared with other interventions.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Antigens, CD / classification
  • Antigens, CD / metabolism
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunologic Memory / physiology*
  • Male
  • Qi*
  • Statistics, Nonparametric
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*

Substances

  • Antigens, CD