Magic Needles

Frank Murray opens the narrative with a history of acupuncture, then co-author Dr. Jun Xu explains how acupunctures "magic needles" release a natural energy that can alleviate even longstanding health conditions - including asthma, bronchitis, substance abuse, headaches, and hypertension. He continues with a discussion of how acupuncture works, what conditions are most responsive to it, and which treatments are approved by physicians and health organziations. Case histories, tips for practitioners, a glossary of terms, and a reference section is included.

Jun Xu, M.D., LaC., is a medical doctor in Connecticut specializing in rehabilitative medicine and acupuncture. Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Diplomat in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology, cetified by NCCAOM, and Since March 2010, President of the American Traditional Chinese Medicine Society.

Frank Murray has written and cowritten 36 books on health and nutrition, including "The Big Family Guide to All the Minerals". He is senior editorial advisor for "Let's Live" and "GreatLife" magazines and former editor of "Better Nutrition" magazine.