Acupuncture - New York - NYC

"...The words almost didn’t matter. I knew I was sick. I knew I was tired. I knew I wanted to go home to my 10-year-old son. But even then, at the start of my journey, I sensed that life as I had known it and lived it and wanted to live it was over. I felt alone with my weighty diagnosis. Stage 4 breast cancer. The cancer had already spread from my right breast to both of my lungs…I was told my disease was not curable, but I felt that metastatic cancer is more than a physical disease…I needed to find a combination of something physical to help my body heal and something that would help my mind and my spirit.

Many things and people have kept me going. One of them is Mr. Gu, a man who teaches a special, healing form of exercise. When I first went to Mr. Gu’s class, the exercises seemed very hard to me—my energy level was low and it was difficult for me to do them correctly. He assigned a woman to help me, to push me, to make sure I did the exercises frequently and correctly. That was 10 months ago. I now do some form of his exercises each day, and I see him once a week. I feel great. I have a lot more energy, and I am able to keep up in class. My last CT scan showed no evidence of disease. This is my second clean CT scan. I feel that doing Mr. Gu’s exercises (and speaking with Mr. Gu) has put me on the path of recovery. He has a wonderful energy, and he generously shares it with his students."

- Susan Davis: "Never Give Up." The Breast Cancer Book of Strength & Courage by Ernie Bodai, MD., F.A.C.S Judie Fertig Panneton. P.166

Janet Irwin, cancer patient in Gu’s Norwalk Hospital group wrote the following report on July 22, 2004: "Mr. Gu has created a unique form of exercise designed specifically to help combat the invasion of cancer. Unlike other exercises, these are focused on strongly stimulating the blood circulation to awaken and cleanse the internal organs, one by one. "The resultant change in the internal environment of the body is very important for people suffering from malignant illness. These exercises activate the immune cells and enhance the functioning of the immune system.

"Many cancer patients often feel chilled, experiencing cold hands and feet. Over time, doing these exercises brings the body from always feeling cold to a more normal body temperature.

"While doing these exercises, the body experiences a sensation of heat within and the face reddens quickly. Patients experience a feeling of rejuvenation and become more energetic. For some, pain disappears within five minutes. Participants in the class are very encouraged"

- "Integrative Medicine Man Eases Battles" Greenwich Citizen, January 21, 2005 (page1, page2)

Colon cancer patient Gillian Pearce, 63, of Norwalk, has also participated in Gu's hospital classes for several years. "he is helping my immune system." She says, "I'm not susceptible to colds and don't have any side effects attributable to my disease." - "Exercising Good Health

—Improved Circulation Makes Medicine Work Better" Greenwich Time, August 2, 2005 (page1, page2)

"I don’t know much about alternative medicine or how it works, but it does," says Phyllis Steinbrecher. Diagnosed with cancer a year ago, her condition is stable—thanks in large part to Mr. Gu. "I don’t ask questions, she says." "I just do it. And it works."

- "Mr. Gu’s Amazing Class" Westport News, July 29, 2005

According to participants in Gu’s Norwalk Hospital group, the exercises boost energy. "We, his students, find that these exercises boost energy levels," they stated in a recent report. They continued "One of the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation is fatigue and we feel encouraged that the exercises make us feel more energized. One patient reports that now she is free of pain."

- "Integrative Medicine Man Eases Battles" Greenwich Citizen, January 21, 2005 (page1, page2)

Another classmate, in her 40s, was diagnosed with meningitis, which decimated her central nervous system, and she had heart problems along with the discovery of an aneurysm. What followed was a year of chest pain, fever, minor strokes and operations and a diagnosis of central nervous system Lyme disease. More tests revealed significant damage to both hemispheres of the brain. "In spring of 2001 I was extremely debilitated. Having heard about Mr. Gu, I decided to go to his class, position myself in the front row and do what I saw him do and keep my mind open to what he said. His message is forthright. Cancer and other illnesses do not like a clean environment. You must keep the vessels and organs clean," she said. That was July. By October I noticed a significant difference. I am very committed to doing the exercises daily. It is a great privilege to receive what he has to offer. He is an extraordinary human being. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself," she said.

- "Mr. Gu Makes Lives Better One Exercise at a Time" Westport News, April 12, 2002 (page1, page2, page3)