Is there any fee to learn Falun Dafa or read these publications?

It is 100% free. All books, video demonstrations of the five exercises, and exercise music are freely accessible online at falundafa.org and Benevolence Press without any fees or solicitations.

Does practicing Falun Dafa require giving up medical treatment?

No. Falun Dafa does not forbid medical treatment or taking prescribed medications. Healthcare decisions remain entirely personal, while the practice focuses on self-cultivation guided by Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance.

Chapter 6: Scientific Perspective: Why Moral Elevation Boosts Immune and Cellular Defense

Dr. Yuhua Dong, Former Clinical Physician and Biomedical Researcher at Harvard Medical School.

“Our genomic and immunological studies demonstrated that Falun Dafa practitioners exhibit distinct upregulation of immunity genes and downregulation of inflammatory markers.”

1. Genomic and Neutrophil Longevity Studies

Research conducted by biomedical researchers examined gene expression profiles in Falun Dafa practitioners. Results published in scientific journals showed significantly enhanced antibacterial capacity of neutrophils, altered apoptotic rates, and dramatic reduction in systemic inflammatory cytokines.

2. The Mind-Body Axis and Psychoneuroimmunology

By aligning consciousness with Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, the practitioner reduces cortisol, terminates chronic sympathetic fight-or-flight states, and activates the body’s endogenous repair mechanisms.

3. Clinical Implications for Chronic Disease Prevention

The findings confirm that authentic mind-body cultivation is not an unscientific belief, but a profound holistic technology that works synchronously across genetic, cellular, and psychological dimensions.