Chinese and Oriental Medicine tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480 2008-07-10T09:25:32-07:00 History, research and practical application of traditional Chinese medicine. TypePad Qigong for Spinal Health tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54402 2010-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-01T12:00:07-07:00 Qigong is an ancient Chinese system of health care developed specifically as a means by which individuals may take responsibility for protecting their health, promoting vitality and prolonging life. Qi refers to breath, and by extension energy or vitality, while gong is a general term meaning work. Breathing is an important component of qigong, imparting control over the flow and speed of movement. By Meridel I. Gatterman, MA, DC, MEd Qigong is an ancient Chinese system of health care developed specifically as a means by which individuals may take responsibility for protecting their health, promoting vitality and prolonging life. Qi refers to breath, and by extension energy or vitality, while gong is a general term meaning work. Breathing is an important component of qigong, imparting control over the flow and speed of movement.