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Energy Expenditure Characteristics of Guo Lin Qi-Gong Exercise in Cancer Survivors: A Preliminary Report
No full textGuo Lin Qi-gong is a Chinese body-mind exercise, which includes a number of standing and walking components using a unique inhale-inhale-exhale breathing pattern and has been practiced by thousands of cancer survivors in China. Yet, its energy expenditure (EE) characteristics have not been studied.
PURPOSE: To determine EE characteristics of 9 key components of Guo Lin Qi-gong and compare them with a free-living walking.
METHOD: 40 (20 males/females; Age = 61.98±7.31 yr., HT = 163.92±6.19 cm, WT = 63.04±9.82 kg, Fat% by DXA =28.30±9.36) Chinese long-term (16.54±4.12 yr.) cancer survivors, who have practiced Guo Lin Qi-gong since their cancer diagnosis, were recruited for the study. Their resting metabolic rates (RMR) were measured by COSMED FITMAT calorimetry and EE (VO2 ml-1) during Guo Lin Qi-gong practice by component were measured by COSMED K4b2 pulmonary. Components were performed in a counter-balanced order, 10 min per component, with a 5-10 min break between each. The speed of the walking components was recorded. For comparison, their EE during a 10-min free-living walk at a comfortable speed were also measured. MET values of each component were computed.
RESULTS: M±SD of RMR are 204.74±34.15 ml/min; therefore, a slightly lower 1-MET value (3.29±.58 ml/min/kg). MET values of Guo Lin Qi-gong components, along with heart rate and walking speed, are summarized below (MET, Heart Rate in beat/min, & Speed in meter/min):
1. Warm-up (1.80, 88.22±12.45, NA)
2. Wind Breath Natural Walking (3.65, 102.06±13.65, 38.77±14.60)
3. Step-in-Place Gong (2.65, 96.28±13.34, NA)
4. Up-and-Down/Open-and-Close (2.72, 97.22±11.65, NA)
5. One-Step Toe Touch Walking (3.21, 98.68±12.07, 12.13±3.69)
6. Two-Step Toe Touch Walking (2.97, 98.55±11.64, 18.20±4.92)
7. Three-Step Toe Touch Walking (3.10, 100.01±12.57, 16.08±4.20)
8. Strong Wind Breath Fast Walking (4.83, 115.49±15.56, 72.90±11.59)
9. Close-up (1.89, 91.30±12.70, NA)
10. 10-Min Free-Living Walking (3.58, 96.09±12.32, 56.56±13.34).
CONCLUSION: Guo Lin Qi-gong is a low-to-moderate intensity aerobic exercise. With its unique breathing pattern, relative oxygen intake of several components is rather large considering the slow walking speed employed. Guo Lin Qi-gong is an excellent exercise format for cancer survivorship
Figure 7 in DICROTENDIPES SINICUS LIN & QI, SP. N. (DIPTERA: CHIRONOMIDAE) Abstract
No full textFigure 7. Adult female of Dicrotendipes sinicus Lin & Qi sp. n. A, thorax dorsal view, scale bar = 200 µm; B, abdo- men, scale bar = 500 µm; C, genitalia, scale bar = 200 µm. First published by Qi et al. (2018), Attribution-NonCom- mercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).Published as part of Lin, Xiao-Long & Qi, Xin, 2021, DICROTENDIPES SINICUS LIN & QI, SP. N. (DIPTERA: CHIRONOMIDAE) Abstract, pp. 21-32 in CHIRONOMUS Journal of Chironomidae Research 34 on page 29, DOI: 10.5324/cjcr.v0i34.4079, http://zenodo.org/record/799621
Figure 3 in DICROTENDIPES SINICUS LIN & QI, SP. N. (DIPTERA: CHIRONOMIDAE) Abstract
No full textFigure 3. Wings of Dicrotendipes sinicus Lin & Qi sp. n. adults. A, brachypterous, oar-shaped wing of adult male; B, brachypterous, oar-shaped wing of adult female; C, fully developed wing of adult female. Scale bars = 100 µm. First published by Qi et al. (2018), Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).Published as part of Lin, Xiao-Long & Qi, Xin, 2021, DICROTENDIPES SINICUS LIN & QI, SP. N. (DIPTERA: CHIRONOMIDAE) Abstract, pp. 21-32 in CHIRONOMUS Journal of Chironomidae Research 34 on page 25, DOI: 10.5324/cjcr.v0i34.4079, http://zenodo.org/record/799621
Figure 1 in DICROTENDIPES SINICUS LIN & QI, SP. N. (DIPTERA: CHIRONOMIDAE) Abstract
No full textFigure 1. Dicrotendipes sinicus Lin & Qi sp. n. in 85% ethanol. A, adults and a larva; B, adult male dorsal view; C-D, adult female dorsal view; E, larva lateral view. First published by Qi et al. (2018), Attribution-NonCommercial- NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).Published as part of Lin, Xiao-Long & Qi, Xin, 2021, DICROTENDIPES SINICUS LIN & QI, SP. N. (DIPTERA: CHIRONOMIDAE) Abstract, pp. 21-32 in CHIRONOMUS Journal of Chironomidae Research 34 on page 23, DOI: 10.5324/cjcr.v0i34.4079, http://zenodo.org/record/799621
Figure 6 in DICROTENDIPES SINICUS LIN & QI, SP. N. (DIPTERA: CHIRONOMIDAE) Abstract
No full textFigure 6. Adult male of Dicrotendipes sinicus Lin & Qi sp. n. A, antenna; B, thorax; C, hypopygium dorsal view; D, hypopygium ventral view; E, anal point lateral view; F, median volsella. First published by Qi et al. (2018), Attribution- NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).Published as part of Lin, Xiao-Long & Qi, Xin, 2021, DICROTENDIPES SINICUS LIN & QI, SP. N. (DIPTERA: CHIRONOMIDAE) Abstract, pp. 21-32 in CHIRONOMUS Journal of Chironomidae Research 34 on page 28, DOI: 10.5324/cjcr.v0i34.4079, http://zenodo.org/record/799621
Effects of Long-Term Guo Lin Qi-Gong Practice on Cancer Survivors\u27 Quality of Life and Aerobic Capacity: A Preliminary Report
No full textWhile the positive impact of aerobic and strength exercises on quality of life (QOL) and physical functions among cancer survivors has been well documented, limited efforts have been made to examine the effects of body-mind exercises.
PURPOSE: To determine the effects of long-term Guo Lin Qi-gong practice on QOL and aerobic capacity in cancer survivors. Guo Lin Qi-gong is a body-mind exercise that has been practiced by thousands of cancer survivors in China.
METHOD: 40 (20 males/females) Chinese long-term cancer survivors, who have practiced Guo Lin Qi-gong since their cancer diagnosis, were recruited in Shanghai, China and a control group (n=40) matched by types of cancer, age, gender and survival years was then recruited. Both groups were administered SF-36, a generic QOL measure (Ware & Donald-Sherbourne, 1992), Beck Depression Inventory (Beck, 1961), and did a 6-min walking test, and all results were compared using paired t-tests.
RESULTS: Both groups were well matched by Age in yr., HT in cm, WT in kg, DXA Fat% & Survival yr. (M±SD): Guo Lin Qi-gong (61.98±7.31, 163.92±6.19, 63.04±9.82, 28.30±9.36, 16.54±4.12) vs. Match-Control (60.98±7.75, 164.40±7.49, 64.14±10.95, 29.31±8.37, 15.67±4.61). It was found that long term Guo-Lin Qi-gong practice led to:
1. Better health status and QOL [e.g., Guo Lin Qi-gong group\u27s SF-36 and related subscale scores are all higher than the Control group, and the difference in body pain scores, 91.35±11.33 vs. 84.60±15.61 (note: the higher SF-36 score, the better health) is statistically significant, p \u3c.05];
2. Less depression (e.g., Guo Lin Qi-gong group 7.55±3.78 vs. Control group 8.91±6.64) although the difference was not statistically different (p \u3e.05);
3. Higher health fitness level (e.g., Guo Lin Qi-gong group walked longer distances, 566.65±70.63 vs. 542.68±85.19 meters, and took more steps, 837.75±81.05 vs. 775.95±71.56 steps, p \u3c.05, in 6-min walking test than the Control group).
Furthermore, it was found that Guo Lin Qi-gong group experienced a much lower cancer recurrence rate (4/40 = 10%) than the Control group (12/40 = 30%).
CONCLUSION: Guo Lin Qi-gong demonstrated to be an effective means in improving QOL and aerobic capacity for cancer survivors. Its possible effect in preventing cancer recurrence should be further investigated
Figure 4 in DICROTENDIPES SINICUS LIN & QI, SP. N. (DIPTERA: CHIRONOMIDAE) Abstract
No full textFigure 4. Legs of Dicrotendipes sinicus Lin & Qi sp. n. adults. A, male fore leg, scale bar = 500 µm; B, male mid leg, scale bar = 500 µm; C, male hind leg, scale bar = 500 µm; D, female fore leg, scale bar = 500 µm; E, female mid leg, scale bar = 500 µm; F, female hind leg, scale bar = 500 µm; G, part of male fore tibia, scale bar = 50 µm; H, part of male mid tibia showing spurs and tooth-shaped combs, scale bar = 50 µm; I, part of male hind tibia showing tooth-shaped combs, scale bar = 50 µm; J, part of female fore tibia, scale bar = 50 µm; K, part of female mid tibia showing spurs and tooth-shaped combs, scale bar = 50 µm; L, part of female hind tibia showing tooth-shaped combs, scale bar = 50 µm. First published by Qi et al. (2018), Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).Published as part of Lin, Xiao-Long & Qi, Xin, 2021, DICROTENDIPES SINICUS LIN & QI, SP. N. (DIPTERA: CHIRONOMIDAE) Abstract, pp. 21-32 in CHIRONOMUS Journal of Chironomidae Research 34 on page 26, DOI: 10.5324/cjcr.v0i34.4079, http://zenodo.org/record/799621
Sinaktassia tangi, a new Chinese Mesozoic genus and species of Aktassiidae (Odonata: Petaluroidea)
No full textLin, Qi-Bin, Nel, André, Huang, Di-Ying (2010): Sinaktassia tangi, a new Chinese Mesozoic genus and species of Aktassiidae (Odonata: Petaluroidea). Zootaxa 2359: 61-64, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19361
FIGURE 2 in A new family of Cavilabiata from the Lower Cretaceous Yixian Formation, China (Odonata: Anisoptera)
No full textFIGURE 2. Nodalula dalinghensis gen. et sp. nov., holotype Cat. No. 123517, Enlarged view showing the left fore and hind wings venation (scale bar represents 10 mm).Published as part of Lin, Qi-Bin & Huang, Di-Ying, 2007, A new family of Cavilabiata from the Lower Cretaceous Yixian Formation, China (Odonata: Anisoptera), pp. 59-64 in Zootaxa 1469 on page 62, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.27374
FIG. 2. — Priscoflata subvexa n. gen., n in Discovery of a Flatidae planthopper (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha) in the Paleocene of Northern Tibet and its taxonomic and biogeographic significance
No full textFIG. 2. — Priscoflata subvexa n. gen., n. sp.: tegmen venation with veins, cells and areas nomenclature explained; costal area, radial area, medial area and cubital areas shaded. Abbreviations: see Material and methods. Scale bar: 1 mm.Published as part of Szwedo, Jacek, Stroiński, Adam & Lin, Qi-Bin, 2013, Discovery of a Flatidae planthopper (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha) in the Paleocene of Northern Tibet and its taxonomic and biogeographic significance, pp. 767-776 in Geodiversitas 35 (4) on page 771, DOI: 10.5252/g2013n4a2, http://zenodo.org/record/537307
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