Diseases are caused by outside pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, or stress, and internal factors that attack the human body and poison the cells or take away their nutrition. Under normal circumstances the body has a natural defense system to destroy many such attackers and then the body heals itself. But some of the attacking factors are so tricky that they defeat the body’s natural resistance and cause considerable disorders. At this time, the body needs help to facilitate healing.

Consultation
Dr. Xu will provide valuable information and insight into your specific health concerns. He will combine western medical knowledge and eastern traditional Chinese medical experience, as well as his medical research knowledge to make a personalized assessment and then recommend a healing plan for you. (office visit and phone consultation are available).

Acupuncture
The science of acupuncture is a practice that deals with the prevention and treatment of diseases by acupuncture needling method. For thousands of years people have accepted this method of healing because of its good curative effect, wide range of indications, simple application, and safety record. Acupuncture needles are pre-sterilized disposable stainless steel. Each needle is only for one time use and there is no risk of infection.

Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is the mainstay of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Treatments are simple and convenient in application and bring good effects to many disorders. People in all parts of the world increasingly appreciate TCM and every herbal formula is created to specifically address a patient’s signs and symptoms. Chinese medical experience has shown consistently positive results with patented herbal formulas.

Moving Meditation & Tai Chi are The Best Energy Medicine
Medical Qigong --- Moving Meditation (DVD is available) is a graceful exercise that balances all parts of the body including the internal organs – heart, lungs, liver, kidney, digestive tract, reproductive organs, as well as the nervous and musculoskeletal systems. These flowing movements are designed especially to help people reach a better mind-body communication, mental concentration, physical relaxation, stress reduction, and energy recovery, as well as maintain a healthy body weight. It is appropriate for everyone and with as little as five minutes of daily practice better health will follow. No special space or props are required. Classes and private lessons are available.

Tai Chi is a beautiful moving art to balance one’s mind, body, and spirit. It uses a mental idea to direct physical movements and thus enhances the body’s internal energy flow (Qi) for better health and a better quality of life (DVD is available).

Tai Chi may offer a number of benefits including: *Reducing anxiety and depression, *Improving balance and coordination, *Slowing bone loss in women after menopause, *Lowering blood pressure, *Boosting cardiovascular and respiratory energy for better function, *Relieving chronic pain, *Improving daily functioning, and *Strengthening the immune system. In addition, Tai Chi can heal a number of chronic disorders directly once you are practicing consistently. Classes and private lessons are available.