Effects of Qigong and Tai Chi Easy (QTC) on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Description
In this project I explored the relationship between Qigong and Tai Chi Easy meditative practices and cardiometabolic risk factors, specifically looking at obesity and stress. The meditative focus of Qigong and Tai Chi Easy was expected to improve cardiac vagal tone which should lead to decreases in the inflammatory effects of stress. Additionally, due to the decreases in the harmful effects of stress, we expect to see a decrease in obesity through decreases in BMI and in waist circumference.
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2021-05
Agent
- Author (aut): Rameshkumar, Ramya
- Thesis director: Larkey, Linda
- Committee member: James, Dara
- Contributor (ctb): School of Life Sciences
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College