Nourishing health

Facial rejuvenation is a timeless procedure once used by emperors and empresses as a beauty ritual and a means to nourish skin health. The procedure helps to improve muscle tone, increase collagen production, tightens pores, and increases local circulation around the face. Additionally, it can be used to reduce a double chin and sagging jowls, decrease inflammation and puffy or droopy eyelids. Synergistic acupuncture points are used on the arms and legs to further strengthen the body’s energy, thereby enhancing beauty from the inside out. At Dr. Lu’s Nourishing Life clinic we use an organic topical herbal formula developed and patented by Dr. Lu to cleanse, detoxify and nourish the skin.

For thousands of years, Traditional Chinese medicine has been treating hair loss with great results, combining massage techniques, herbal medicine and acupuncture. From thinning to a receding hairline to pattern baldness and hair loss resulting from chemotherapy, treatment is done both systemically to harmonize the body and locally to improve circulation and encourage hair growth. At Dr. Lu’s Nourishing Life clinic, we use an organic topical herbal formula developed and patented by Dr. Lu. Dietary recommendations along with self massage are encouraged to optimize blood circulation along with growth stimulation.

A meridian massage entails stimulating acupressure points using various techniques to clear energy stagnation and balance the flow of energy in the meridian system thereby alleviating ailments and achieving wellness. This type of bodywork regulates the body as a whole, improves circulation, relieves stress and tension, provides relief from head, neck and shoulder aches, and increases overall feeling of wellbeing. At Dr. Lu’s Nourishing life clinic, we teach our clients this type of self massage and encourage them to share this therapy with their family as many can be nurtured through this method of healing.

A missing piece of the weight-loss equation has to do with energy. This is not the energy we traditionally think of as the energy we consume as food or the energy we expend through exercise. Rather, this is the energy that is responsible for our vitality, and maintaining our body’s function and wellbeing. Dr. Lu’s Nourishing Life clinic incorporates acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary guidelines, energy movement, self massage and meditation to nourish, fortify, channel and sustain this vital energy. By following our body’s natural rhythms, digestion and energy is supported at its fullest. If energy is strong and well balanced, our ability to lose weight and to maintain a healthy weight is tremendously enhanced.

While there are many people who have had Botox injections without side effects and love the look of their unwrinkled face, some patients suffer from severe side effects such as increased head pressure, nausea, fatigue, brain fog, depression, and anxiety. Dr. Lu’s Nourishing Life clinic successfully treats such injuries by determining exactly which meridians are out of balance in the body and restoring harmony to those meridian systems, relaxing and unwinding tension in the head and neck and promoting detoxification to help rid the body of toxins overloading their system.

We live in a time where our environment is filled with pollutants, our food is filled with chemicals and preservatives, and our lifestyles are overly taxing on our bodies making it difficult for our digestive system and our liver and kidneys to effectively do their jobs of cleansing us of waste. Heavy metals affect the body on a cellular level and can be a hidden cause of chronic ailments, unexplained pain and in some cases, disease. The meridians in Traditional Chinese medicine show a correspondence between teeth and the rest of the body, thus providing a direct link of oral health to overall health. Dr. Lu’s nourishing life clinic provides treatments to combat inflammation, aid detoxification, support lymphatic cleansing and restore balance.

Energy healing is based on the philosophical system of feng shui; understanding that vital health is achieved through harmonizing one’s energy with the surrounding environment. Because energy is constantly moving, it can create prosperity, good relationships, and good health. Dr. Lu’s Nourishing Life clinic provides treatments and guidance to facilitate the dynamic interplay of body to environment. Treatments are aimed at clearing energy stagnation in the body; a necessary first step in removing physical barriers to adequate energy flow. Teachings are aimed at providing purposeful ways to allow peaceful energy to enter one’s space, taps into the life force energy emanating from natural surroundings, restores one’s physical and spiritual energy that rejuvenates and inspires you to move towards vitality.

In Chinese Medicine and Taoist beliefs there are five elements that interact to create balance or imbalance; Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood. Each of these elements includes categories such as a season, a climate, a stage of growth and development, an internal organ, body tissue, sense, sound, taste, color and emotion. The Five Elements not only show us how the structures and systems in our bodies are connected to and interact with each other, but also how they interrelate and interact with the natural environment we live in. Working with the five elements, Dr. Lu’s Nourishing Life clinic provides treatments and guidance to cleanse and rebalance each element, facilitating balance & harmony. It is from this balanced state that your best actions, interactions, and creations are accomplished and experienced.

Performing regular body cleansing and detoxification are a core principle of health and healing. Detoxification is a process in which a person makes lifestyle changes to clear their body of toxins. Toxins refer to all the metals, chemicals, pollutants, artificial food ingredients and pesticides prevalent in our environment. The human body has a natural ability to detoxify itself; however with longterm exposure to stressors these processes become impaired. To revitalize this natural process, Dr. Lu’s Nourishing Life clinic provides treatments and guidance rooted in methods such as Qigong, healing foods, medicinal herbs and lifestyle modifications that can help protect you from disease and renew your ability to maintain optimal health. By getting back to healthy fundamental principles each and every day, we can revive our body, mind and spirit.

The essential framework of Traditional Chinese medicine is a holistic model of human health that includes body, mind, and spirit, and the understanding that we are inseparably connected to nature and we must follow the laws of nature to remain well. To have good health and the potential for longevity, your energy must flow, your internal organs must work together in harmony and you must be in harmony with nature. Dr. Lu’s Nourishing Life clinic provides tools and guidance to help build, balance, and maintain health as well as instruments to connect you with the universal energy source. A practice that generates longevity allows the cells in your body to continually grow and thrive, enhancing the quality of your internal environment and harmony with all that is.

Stress is a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. In Chinese medical theory, strong emotions like stress interrupt the body’s energy from flowing smoothly. Over time, prolonged stress creates a blockage in the body’s energy channels causing stagnation. The traditional Chinese medicine approach is to focus on restoring the balance of energy in the body. As the heavy feelings of stress are relieved, a person feels more confidence in his ability to cope with the negative aspects of his life and make necessary changes. Dr. Lu’s Nourishing Life clinic provides a combination of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine coupled with diet therapy, exercise and body mind techniques such as qigong to treat stress while nourishing the soul and optimizing wellness.

Based on principles of Traditional Chinese medicine, stimulating acupressure points where energy gathers and can be easily manipulated, removes blockage of the meridians thus improving metabolic processes connected with many health problems. At Dr. Lu’s Nourishing Life clinic, the key approach to natural slimming and body contouring is to optimize the energy flow along the meridians, regulate, strengthen and boost the digestive system, relieve water retention, aid weight loss and restore harmony and rejuvenation of the cells. Utilizing methods aimed at draining excess fluids and toxins, loosening adhesions and lifting connective tissue, and bringing blood flow to stagnant muscles and skin can significantly enhance the appearance of skin. In addition to the purging of toxins from the body, weight loss and anti-aging effects, an overall improvement in wellbeing and vitality is also emphasized.

Chinese Reflexology is the ancient art of working pressure points on the feet, hands and ears that correspond to different organs, glands or structures of the body. Reflexology is thought to restore the body’s equilibrium by unblocking energy pathways, ridding the body of toxins, improving circulation and supporting the immune system. It is a powerful treatment that is much more than just a foot massage! This method of treatment is suitable for people of all ages, from babies to the elderly. At Dr. Lu’s Nourishing Life clinic, we incorporate the use of tools to stimulate the feet, enabling the practitioner to increase the intensity of pressure while locating and breaking up the crystals in the feet and clearing the corresponding energy block. While Western Reflexology is based on relaxation, its Chinese counterpart stimulates and energizes the body and is ideal for those needing a physical recharge.

Traditional Chinese Medicine views cellulite as a buildup of dampness in the body, relates to poor digestive function and impediment of fluid metabolism in the body. At Dr. Lu’s Nourishing Life clinic, we provide a comprehensive approach to the treatment of cellulite by focusing on increasing metabolism, reducing fluid retention, promoting tissue detoxification, optimizing stress relief and the appearance of smoother, firmer skin. We employ massage to stimulate lymphatic drainage, breaking down fat deposits and firming the skin; cupping to break down stagnant fluid, drawing toxins to the surface and bringing fresh energy to the affected area; acupuncture and herbal medicine to treat the internal imbalances causing cellulite; dietary guidelines to aid fluid metabolism; qigong to enhance lymphatic drainage and detoxification.

Stubborn Belly Fat
Maintaining a trim midsection can help you live longer! Regardless of a person’s overall weight, larger waistlines are linked to a higher risk of heart disease, dementia, diabetes and even cancer. Belly fat, or abdominal obesity, is not limited to the layer of padding just below the skin but also includes fat which lies deep inside the abdomen and surrounds the internal organs. Losing weight, especially belly fat, even improve blood vessel functioning and improve sleep quality.

Belly fat responds to diet and exercise strategies that can help get rid of other extra pounds and lower total body fat. However, losing stubborn belly fat and keeping it from coming back takes targeted effort and patience. Treatment can improve metabolic syndrome, facilitate weight management, address hormone and other lifestyle factors to which obesity can contribute. Dr. Lu’s Nourishing Life introduces the use of specialized and redesigned Moxibustion, a component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), in the treatment of abdominal obesity. Several studies have shown the positive effects of moxibustion in the prevention and treatment of abdominal obesity.

When it comes to belly fat, the answer is not in drugs or supplements. Enjoying a healthy lifestyle should be the focus. And while TCM treatment is more comprehensive than simply swallowing a pill, the benefits will last a lifetime.