Trends in Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong use: differentiations between practices and the need for dialogue and diffusion

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Vergeer, Ineke. 2019. "Trends in Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong use: differentiations between practices and the need for dialogue and diffusion." American Journal of Public Health. 109 (5), pp. 662-663. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2019.305042
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Trends in Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong use: differentiations between practices and the need for dialogue and diffusion

ERA Journal ID13400
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AuthorVergeer, Ineke
Journal TitleAmerican Journal of Public Health
Journal Citation109 (5), pp. 662-663
Number of Pages2
Year2019
Place of PublicationUnited States
ISSN0090-0036
1541-0048
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2019.305042
Web Address (URL)https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/pdf/10.2105/AJPH.2019.305042
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Yoga, tai chi, and qigong (YTQ) are holistic movement practices that are commonly treated as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities. They are incorporated along with other CAM modalities such as acupuncture, herbal therapies, chiropractic, and homeopathy.

KeywordsYoga, tai chi, qigong, holistic movement practices, alternative medicine, acupuncture, herbal therapies, chiropractic, homeopathy
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ANZSRC Field of Research 2020429999. Other health sciences not elsewhere classified
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Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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