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.