14 .Experiences of my Patients In the course of years I have treated countless patients in China, Tibet and the Netherlands. Many of them became Qi Gong students and personal friends with whom I still keep in contact. Probably because my mode of treatment in Western eyes was quite unorthodox and the results striking, most of my patients were willing to record their personal experiences. A number of these experiences follow below.
Brain infarct
‘Our mother, a 74 year old woman full of vitality and will-power, was hit by a severe brain infarct in April 1995. The consequences for body and spirit appeared disastrous: a fraction of a second was apparently enough to leave a devastating trace. We spent days and nights at her hospital bed. The treating neurologist prepared us for the worst. Even if our mother would return from the twilight between life and death, her brain would have sustained an irreversibly heavy injury. Even so, our mother returned. She returned however to a world that was strange and only to a very small degree accessible to her. Her body was completely paralyzed on the right side and her verbal faculties had partly vanished. After her situation had stabilized somewhat, she was moved to a nursing-home, something previously unthinkable to both her and us. The family drew up a time-table, so that three times a day somebody familiar with her would be there. Speech therapists and physiotherapists tried to re-activate lost faculties. Her emotional condition improved somewhat. But not the physical condition. Life in a wheelchair seemed inevitable.
A good friend told me about Qi Gong lessons given by Alex Wu in the Netherlands. As I am convinced of the positive effects of Qi Gong on body and spirit, I decided to register. Already after a few lessons I realized that I had found what I was looking for. In consultation with my husband I decided to tell Alex Wu about my mother in law. We wanted to know if he could do something for our mother. Alex told us that he has been able to help many people hit by a similar fate, with a combination of acupuncture, Himalayan herbs and Qi Gong. When we discussed this with our mother she immediately seemed open to this. Western medicine was at its wits’ end here, and according to the medical specialists it was unrealistic to hope for further recovery.
Already after the first treatment by Alex a clear improvement could be noticed. In the otherwise so dull eyes of our mother a fiery shine appeared. After the third treatment she again could open her hand, which for a year had been cramped into a fist. Five until then paralyzed fingers could be stretched anew and folded with the fingers of her healthy left hand. The physiotherapists were puzzled. After two more treatments our mother was able to lift her paralyzed leg. First a few times, then several times after each other. The physiotherapists could not believe their eyes and spoke of a spasm, an uncontrolled reflex. But this ‘spasm’ was in fact a very consciously directed and controlled movement. Every day anew. Standing is getting easier all the time for our mother and soon we are at the
point where the first steps can be taken. An incredible development for someone who thought never to be able to walk again.’
Stomach complaints
‘I came to the doctor Alex Wu when I got stomach problems. Although I knew something of Qi Gong, I had never been treated with it. Alex Wu started to meditate and I relaxed. We both concentrated on one source of energy. I saw white light around Alex Wu. The light surrounded him and especially his hands radiated white light. As he put his hands on my stomach, I felt an enormous heat growing there. As the treatment continued my stomach made an enormous noise. Emotions blocking my stomach energy, dissolved. The blocked passage was open again. I felt that the energy moved from one point of my stomach to another. The stomach of Alex Wu started to clamor, as if the problems moved from my stomach to his. After this treatment I felt very relaxed and my stomach had an afterglow of the heat. Subsequently I got a moxa treatment every evening for a week, activating and stabilizing the natural flow of energy. My stomach problems had dissolved and disappeared like snow under the sun.’
Lung complaints
‘Last year I caught a cold. I took all kinds of homeopathic medicines, but when I left for my children in California, I still had a bad cough. Home again, I consulted with my family doctor, who prescribed antibiotics and a cough syrup. As my lungs produced a strong noise, photos were made. These showed some changes but for the rest yielded nothing. I got Ventoline and Becotide to inhale. This helped some, but the Becotide gave me a sore throat, so I stopped with it, and my chest still felt oppressed.
In the beginning of this year I consulted Alex Wu. I got herbs and participated in the Qi Gong exercises. After a few weeks I really felt better, my cough was gone and the tightness
of the chest had disappeared. Some time later I again left for California, with the pills Alex Wu gave me in my luggage. I had a fine, peaceful holiday. Back in Holland I continued with the Qi Gong exercises and the herbs. My cough was completely gone and I was full of energy. Three months later I stopped with the herbs but did carry on with the exercises. After a few weeks the cough and the tightness returned. Again I started to take the herbs and subsequently the complaints have diminished. The lungs however were still not all right.
With the full agreement of Alex Wu, two months later I consulted with my family doctor, as I wanted to have another lung photo taken. My family doctor was surprised about the improved condition of my lungs: there was hardly any more noise.
A month later, by now it was begin October, I again caught a cold, which resulted in a severe bronchitis. I had a fever and felt very ill, so I asked my family doctor to come and visit. He prescribed the same medicines as before, which I had not taken. Further I got antibiotics and a remedy against slime formation. In the meantime the results of the photo were known: to the surprise of the family doctor the lungs appeared to be clean. There still was a spot needing attention, in view of the risk of asthma or emphysema. As this prospect is not very appealing, I now use the remedies prescribed by the family doctor, but as soon as possible I shall return to Alex Wu.
By now I have understood that I should follow the advice of the same tenor of both doctors: not to demand too much of myself and not go outside with strong wind.’
Bones
‘Twelve years ago my splint-bone and shin-bone were shattered and the tibia-plateau was broken as a result of a car accident. After a clever operation at the University Hospital of Amsterdam, six months later I could walk as before. Three years ago I broke the ankle of the same bone and this too was successfully healed.
Some months ago I asked too much of my leg during a removal: it was swollen and hurt, and I had difficulties to walk. My doctor Alex Wu gave me an ointment to massage the whole leg with. This had immediate results. My legs did not hurt any more, the swelling had almost disappeared and I could walk without problem for an hour.’
No taste
‘White on my tongue, sensitive mucous membranes of the mouth and less and less sense of taste. This was the reason to get medical advice. As my family doctor recently had stopped with his practice and I had found no one else yet, my dentist referred me to a dental surgeon. Supposedly I suffered from ‘leukoplacy’. Although the dental surgeon had seen many cases like this, he did not know the cause and thus could not further help me.
By coincidence I read in a magazine and interesting article about Qi Gong, and about the successful application of this method by two American doctors, connected with universities in America. About the same time I received a letter from a befriended couple in America, where they told some things about Qi Gong and of a trip to China with visits to Qi Gong clinics. Intrigued I looked in the Yellow Pages for the address of a Qi Gong doctor. And so I found Alex Wu. He ascertained that the white on my tongue was caused by the kidneys. Consequently first the function of the kidneys had to be improved, and then the sense of taste would also return. I got herbs and Alex Wu advised me to participate in a program of exercises. This I did. The white on my tongue soon disappeared, but the sense of taste only returned much later. First now and then and finally, quite suddenly, completely. Totally this took five months.
Not only did I have a white tongue, palate and insides of my cheeks, but also a burning feeling. My skin was dry, I suffered of eczema and was susceptible to herpes. Also I easily got the flu. Alex Wu discovered that also my liver and thyroid gland were weak.
Through the treatment of Alex Wu my energy first went up and down, but my tongue felt a bit better. Gradually it improved, I had much more energy, and the sense of taste also returned. I now feel much more relaxed.
However I also had problems with my lungs. I very easily caught a cold and had absolutely no resistance. Also this has improved considerably: the lungs function well, I am cheerful and can manage everything again. Friends of mine visiting Alex Wu with complaints Western doctors were unable to treat, had the same experience: in all cases the pain disappeared, their health improved and the energy increased. No wonder I have complete confidence in Qi Gong!’
Pregnant
‘In September 1994 I came into contact with Alex Wu via friends. For some months already I had a lack of energy, tired quickly and had stomach problems. Part of this had to do with a tense situation at work. This knowledge however solved nothing and I had a strong need to do something for my body. I did realize that with my kind of condition this would not really work. The treatment of Alex Wu consisted of a weekly diagnosis via tongue and pulse, Qi Gong exercises and herb tea. In addition there was his recurring advice: ’Take it easy. Keep your energy with you. Why don’t you sit down’ and ‘Take care to keep your legs warm’. The Qi Gong lessons every week were a treat. The herbal tea was beneficial. Slowly I also discovered the value of ‘calm’ and ‘warm’.
Three months later, in December 1994, Alex Wu said that in principle my body was strong enough to get pregnant. It was time to investigate if there were no further physical obstacles to a pregnancy. I did indeed feel better, although the stomach problems had not disappeared yet. Likewise in December I quit my job and was relieved to leave this place where I did not belong. I made plans to pluck up courage in January 1995 and start the whole process via the family doctor.
But in January the visit to the family doctor was not needed any more: to my great surprise I turned out to be pregnant! I am convinced that for a large part I owe my pregnancy to the Qi Gong exercises, the herbs and the advice of Alex Wu. I continue the Qi Gong exercises with great pleasure. It feels wonderful to do them, it keeps you in balance and in the words of Alex: "It makes you strong."’
Tumor
‘July 20,1994: Went to the doctor because I suffered a great deal of the heat - I had heart stings - but the doctor could find nothing.
August 5: Pain in the left testicle after sexual intercourse; two days later again - I could feel a hard little lump.
August 8: Was sent on to the hospital via the family doctor - operated next day (removal of left testicle). Tumor of about a centimeter discovered, consisting of different kinds of cells and a swollen gland (2,5 cm).
September/beginning of November: Chemical therapy. Result the gland had shrunk to about 1,3 cm.
From half December 1994 I am in treatment with Alex Wu: acupuncture, herbs, Qi Gong.
January 25, 1995: X-rays showed positive results. No more abnormally swollen glands.
February 24: Control photo’s showed nothing abnormal anymore. The metastasis-structure had disappeared!
The treatment of Alex Wu is good for me - I can feel it - and for the first since a long time I am happy again.’
Sleep
‘Since one and a half years I am doing Qi Gong exercises. These are very beneficial
relaxing the body, and I think they also help against mental tiredness and lack of concentration. One concrete effect is that I sleep much deeper than before.’
Taste
‘Already for many years I have a sensitive tongue, the kind of sensation appearing after you have drunk something hot. My sense of taste too has deteriorated: I can still distinguish between salt and sweet, but the nuances in between are lost. Besides I have a strongly varying appetite: often totally none, and then again an enormous appetite. This seems to be caused by a lack of gastric acid.
During some five months now I take herbs and do Qi Gong exercises and I feel stronger and more relaxed. My tongue complaints however show almost no change.’
Muscles
‘My wife and I have practiced Qi Gong for five months and we feel it is wonderful. In the beginning we thought: "How can this have an effect", but we soon discovered we react very well to it. We now have a lot of energy and feel very much in balance. The condition of our muscles has improved somewhat. In the beginning my wife could hardly follow half of the program (she had back problems, muscle problems and a headache), while now she can even do the second degree exercises. I must add that we practice at home every day.’
Joints
‘I came to Alex Wu as I had problems with arthritis of the left shoulder joint and in the disks between the lower vertebrae. All this caused me a lot of pain. Since some time I have taken part in the Qi Gong practice and for two months I also took herbs. As soon as I started with these the pain in the shoulder joint disappeared, and since I stopped with them the pain has not returned. Concerning my back I have found no improvement. I do find that the Qi Gong exercises have a calming and relaxing effect on me. The combination of movement, concentration and meditation make it possible to feel and direct the flow of energy in and outside of the body.’
Deaf
‘We brought our ten year old son to Alex Wu because he was turning deaf after a severe mid-ear inflammation. Already after the first treatment he reacted stronger and his sense of hearing had improved considerably. During the first treatment Alex Wu had refilled the drastically exhausted energy reserves of our son, by opening himself as a channel to the flowing in of the universal energy and by passing it on via his hands to our son.
For further strengthening and stabilizing of the energy management Alex Wu advised the use of herbs and the participation of Qi Gong lessons. With confidence we continue with the treatment.’
Emotions
‘Pain of the left kidney, acne (primarily on the back) and a lot of emotions and sadness. This brought me to Alex Wu. Through his acupuncture treatments and following Qi Gong lessons I gradually became more myself. I now feel more stable, more relaxed and
am building up energy. I now have a good feeling about the physical work, but want to become stronger in taking decisions.’
Stress
‘I was restless, felt stress in my head, was quickly unreasonable, angry and overactive (I could not stop). According to Alex Wu this was because my stomach, liver and kidneys were weak, while the heart had too much fire. In addition I sometimes could not see well, due to an inflammation of the eyes, and at night I slept badly. Following treatment by Alex Wu I suffered less of my kidneys and my stomach was definitely calmer. The eye inflammation, a consequence of overactivity, disappeared, and the stress in my head diminished.’
Allergy
‘Five years ago I got a rash on my forehead. It got worse and worse and food allergies appeared (sugar, spices, milk, oranges, nuts etc.). I suffered of bad breath as well. After two Qi Gong lessons and after a herbal cure of two weeks I felt less tired. I have more energy and my skin has improved somewhat.’
Depression
‘Seventeen years ago, after the birth of my youngest son, I started to get problems: depressions, inflammation of the bowels, and accumulation of moisture in the body. I tried many alternative methods, and they did help me some. But now I feel that the acupuncture-treatments are really helpful to get rid of my headaches, accumulated moisture, lack of energy (I tire quickly) and itchiness. Three days after the first treatment I started to feel better, had more energy and felt more relaxed.’
Back
‘My whole life, starting in my early teens, has been embittered by back problems. My pelvis was slanted, my spinal column was misformed ( the curve of the spinal column). For years I visited all kinds of therapists and chiropractors. Through a couple of accidents the problems increased, until six years ago there was a hard hit: two damaged neck vertebrae’s caused by a car accident. After these recurrent injuries to my neck, finally I came to Alex Wu, who treated me with acupuncture, herbs and Qi Gong.
The problems in the lower part of my back disappeared some time ago. For the first time since more than twenty five years I can sleep on my left side again. My neck has healed insofar that I can sit again for hours, read and draw without pain or a headache (a few months ago the pain was sometimes unbearable).’
Knee
‘Not long ago I fell thereby hurting my kneecap, with the result of accumulated moisture in the knee. I waited four weeks before I let myself be treated: this was much too long. Now
my knee is treated with acupuncture and herbs and it is slowly improving. The pain has almost disappeared and gradually the moisture is vanishing as well.
Some weeks later my knee is almost healed due to a combination of acupuncture, herbs and massage with the "magical" oil of Alex Wu. The pain is gone, the mobility has almost completely returned and also the moisture is nearly gone. I do not have to be operated.’
Diagnosis at a distance
‘As my father had not felt well for a time, but lived too far away to personally visit Alex Wu, I asked him for a treatment at a distance. Alex told me to concentrate strongly on my father for a while. So I sat down and focussed my attention on my father. Almost immediately I felt myself growing heavy, especially in my head. It felt as if there was pressure from outside, I grew very tired and had the feeling that this lasted a long time. I imagined my father in all kinds of situations.
Alex Wu established that my father had caught a cold and was troubled by a headache, that the blood-circulation on the left side of his chest was out of order and that something was wrong with his legs. He gave me herbs, in particular to cleanse the blood.
When I called my father, he told me he had caught a cold some days previously, and that the doctors had discovered bad blood circulation in his legs. He had no headache but since his heart attack, one and a half years ago, he did feel something was wrong with his head. The first day after taking the herbs he felt a reaction in his head and then a sense of relief.’
Push
‘Before I started with Qi Gong I had actually had no direct contact with Eastern sensibility, though I had always been interested in the Eastern way of life and thought. I was a member of a sports club (fitness, aerobics) to improve my outer appearance, when I heard that a course of Qi Gong was going to start. After collecting some information, I decided to stop working on my outward appearance and to start improving my inner life.
The first time I shall never forget. I was nervous and did not know at all what to expect. Alex Wu, our Qi Gong master, explained the exact significance of Qi Gong, that there are several kinds and what he wanted us to attain during the course. Then we started with the exercises. Exercises to relax, to let your blocks disappear. In the beginning I was nervous and not concentrated, but gradually I became more calm, peaceful and secure.
After the lesson Alex still wanted to show us that energy cannot be stopped, that it passes through everything. For this he needed a subject, and as I stood quite in front it was me. He placed me at about two meters distance from the wall. In front of me there was a table. Subsequently he left the room and went to the other side of the wall, outside my field of view. There I was, with my face to the wall, in the same posture as during the lesson: the legs slightly spread, the arms loosely along the body, eyes closed, "relaxed" as he called it. And I waited. He had said that he was going to make me move, but how? Was he going to displace me, let me float in the air…I had no idea.
Suddenly I had to tense all my muscles to stay straight and waved my arms to keep my balance. It was just as if somebody unexpectedly had pushed both of my shoulders, nearly
causing me to fall backwards. But that was impossible, as directly in front of me there was a table. Nobody could be standing in front of me. It was Alex who had "pushed" me.
I myself, but also people around me, noticed changes immediately after the first lesson. I was less nervous, more sure of myself. Since I am doing Qi Gong I feel better than ever. More energetic and positive… I have the feeling I can take on the whole world. This is also the meaning of Qi Gong: taking care to be in balance, so you feel good.’
Colors
‘As usual Alex began the Qi Gong lesson by leading us to the meditative spheres of the Himalayan mountains. I was relaxed and in a good mood. As the exercises progressed I became completely one with myself. The movements came as by themselves, without strain, and the energy in my hands was very warm. This warmth gradually moved through my whole body and it felt as if I was completely surrounded by white light. Suddenly I could see a small circle of indigo. The indigo flowed out into nuances of blue and green. It was wonderful! I only wanted to stand still and enjoy the colors.
I concentrated on the movements again. Suddenly a radiant pink appeared. I was so moved by its radiance, I almost started to cry. I felt that I was really loved. Until then I had only sometimes perceived blue, none of the other colors.’
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