Do chi machines really work? The doctors on The Doctors believe they do. Or at the very least, they do no harm.

The chi machine was the focus of a recent episode on The Doctors with Dr. Michael Yang (Doctor of Oriental Medicine). According to Dr. Yang, some of the many benefits of using a chi machine include the following:

• Increased circulation, especially for people with lymphodema or people who are not particularly active
• Decreased swelling in the legs and other areas of the body
• Pain management, including spine, hip, and neck pain

Although the doctors aren’t sure exactly how the chi machine works, success stories abound. Sarah Kate, featured on The Doctors episode, used the chi machine for 2 weeks to see if it could improve the symptoms of fibromyalgia. The chi machine experiment was a success. Sarah’s pain subsided, her swelling reduced, and even her skin cleared up.

Dr. Yang gave several tips for beginning chi machine users:

1. Start off slowly with a 5 minute session once a day.
2. Over the course of a few days, work up to a 10 minute session, then 15 minutes, then 20.
3. When you’re ready for the next level, increase your sessions to 20 minutes twice a day.
4. After each chi machine session, lie still for a several minutes to allow the full effects of the chi benefits and relaxation to set in.

In conclusion, Dr. Yang noted that the chi machine meets the 3 criteria for safe and effective fitness devices:

1. It’s affordable.
2. It’s safe.
3. It makes you feel good.

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