Originally Posted by
donjitsu2
Now, back to the topic at hand: Qigong.
You stated you only trained Qigong for a month. You aren't really in a position to judge the effectiveness of the method in such a short period of time.
I think your main problem is you are expecting a little too much from your Qigong practice. That isn't really your fault. The snake oil salesmen have been pushing Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong as though they are some miracle cure for quite some time and it has been a disservice to everyone.
Qigong is a part of a much larger healing system. It isn't the "end all, be all". You still have to watch what you eat, get plenty of exercise at higher intensities, and get plenty of rest. Now, Qigong can act as a hedge against a poor lifestyle but it can only do so much.
On a personal note: I use Qigong on a daily basis and have been for almost 10 years now. Like Gene, it keeps my allergies in check. It also helps me recover from workouts and I've even noticed an improvement in my performance during martial arts training and when lifting. It isn't my "magic bullet", but it does have it's benefits.
So, I can't say I agree with your assessment of Qigong.
Train Hard,
Josh Skinner (donjitsu2)