Magic Needles : Feel Younger and Live Longer With Acupuncture

Xu, Jun; Murray, Frank

ISBN 10: 1591202221 / ISBN 13: 9781591202226

Published by Basic Health Publications, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Magic Needles : Feel Younger and Live Longer With Acupuncture
• Publisher: Basic Health Publications
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591202221
• ISBN 13: 9781591202226
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

Acupuncture has occupied a prominent place in the healing arts of China for thousands of years, and it remains an important component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In "Magic Needles." The authors open the narrative with a history of acupuncture. Then explain how acupuncture's "magic needles" release a natural energy that can alleviate even longstanding health conditions--including asthma, bronchitis, substance abuse, headaches, and hypertension. They continue with a discussion of how acupuncture works, what condtitions are most responsive to it, and which treatments are approved by physicians and health organizations. Part 1 concludes with an overview of research on acupuncture and advice on selecting a practioner.

Part 2 describes the theories upon which TCM is structured, and the bulk of the book, Part 3, presents case histories of people whose conditions have been cured or alleviated by Dr. Xu's skillful treatment. And although acupuncture is not a "self-help" treatment (whereas acupressure can be), Dr. Xu has supplied detailed tables and photos of acupuncture points for the conditions he discusses. Finally, the back of the book includes tips for practitioners, a glossary of terms, and a reference section.

About the Author

Jun Xu, M.D., LaC, is a medical doctor in Connecticut specializing in rehabilitative medicine and acupuncture. Dr. Xu is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is a Diplomat in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology, certified by NCCAOM, the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Since March 2010, he has been president of the American Traditional Chinese Medicine Society (ATCMS). Dr. Xu has been featured in magazines and on several television shows. In addition he has lectured and has published a significant number of research articles for medical journals. He lives in Scarsdale, New York, with his wife and children. Frank Murray is a former editor of "Better Nutrition", GreatLife, and "Let's Live" (England), and the author or co-author of fifty books on health and nutrition, including "Sunshine and Vitamin D", "Natural Supplements for Diabetes", "How to Prevent Prostate Problems", and many other. He currently resides in New York City, New York.