An Analytic Review of Studies on Measuring Effects of External Qi in China, by Kevin W Chen, Ph.D., M.P.H., University of Medicine
World Institute for Self Healing, Inc. http://www.wishus.org
1) Far-infrared Detector
At a frequency of 0.3 Hz (8-14 mµ) and at a distance of 50 cm from the palm of a qigong practitioner, will produce variations in intensity as high as 80%.
2) AGA Thermogram
A procedure of qi emission by reading the thermal flow moving from arm to and then to finger tips; where the surface temperature of the patient’s afflicted area from one meter away from the healer: will be raised by 3°C 17.
3) Ge (germanium) Micro-Pressure Detectors will show elements of particle flow.
Place at the distances of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 meters from the Qigong practitioner. The practitioner emits qi toward the Ge detector through two of his fingers. The micro-pressure detectors pick up many micro-pressure signals from the Ge detector at all four distances with a little time lag.
4) 8 mm Microwave Radiation Meter
Use the near field (20-40 cm to antenna) to test the EQ effect and the far field (4 to 5 meters to antenna) as the points of reference; will show significant increases in wavelength to above 10 mm during the period of qi emission.
5) Magnetic signals
The procedure includes the following steps:
When each subject walked into the lab, the door would be closed and the subject would stand at the door area for 3 minutes, then move closer to the magnetic detector, and stand for another 3 minutes. At this point, the subject would use the Lao gong acupuncture point located on his palm to direct EQ toward the magnetic detector ; with no touching allowed until the maximum strength is felt.
The strongest magnetic signal detected is 105 nT. More specifically, the detected direct magnetic signals ranged 2-6 x 103 nT, duration ranged 0.55 to 14 minutes; the alternative magnetic signals range 2 to 2.6 x 103 nT, the frequencies is around 0.16 to 0.5 Hz; pulse signals range 3 – 1.3 x 105 nT with frequencies of 1-2 Hz. There is a significant difference between the typical curves of magnetic signals during qi emission by qigong practitioners, than during simulated qi emission by non-practitioners.
6) Denmark B-K Company’s Infrasonic Sound Detector
Detect infrasonic sound frequency in a soundproof lab with baseline noise less than 40 dB, with a special wave filter to detect infrasonic sound at frequencies of 2 – 20 Hz.
The distance between the sound sensor and the testing point was at 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, and 40 cm. The testing acupuncture points includes “Lao gong” (on the palm), “Bai hui” (on the top of the head), and “Ming men” (at center of the back near the waist). The difference between qigong practitioners and control groups are the strength and the wave-shape of the infrasonic sound 14. The direction of infrasonic sound is not controlled by the qigong practitioner, but emitted in all directions.
Kirlian photography has shown surrounding Qi as a bright radiating light.
Auras will show colors and states of Qi; the color is usually gold, yellow or a whitish blue.
Many Qigong practitioners report sensations of warmth, and tingling in their hand while exercising.
From my Qigong book Axe Hand; Hsing-i & Internal Strength Workout, which shows a number of tests for internal energy:
"An objective test for an internal blow; is to have a soft material such as a four inch thick phone book placed over a volunteer’s abdominal-intestinal area, who will feel the strike through the material. If the strike is mainly felt on the surface, it is still an external blow. If you are just moved back, it is no more than a shove. A flexible material is used to avoid the billiard ball effect. This is done from between two and four inches away, so as to avoid any potential energy that is just accumulated by momentum. Do not do this without a trained sifu.
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UNBENDABLE ARM
Stand in a relaxed horse stance with one fully extended arm raised to the side. The arm should be slightly curved inward with fingers extended, palm up.
Flow energy from your Lower Dantien, through your arm and about 4 inches past your fingers. This flow through your arm; is like the flow of water through a hose, except for the wetness.
A good example to try; is to attempt to bend a hose. While water is rushing through it, if it is a fire hose it will be impossible. Have a classmate attempt to bend the arm at the elbow. Your arm will be firm, but not the definition of tightly contracted muscles (bands separated and pumped). Next check the arm by someone tapping the arm. It should not be flaccid or limp; yet it should sway slightly with the blow. If muscles are tense; it will not sway, only jerk. The firmness of the arm’s meat; is similar to the touch of excellent muscle tone."