A Western medical doctor reveals how and why acupuncture really works

Acupuncture, once considered a fringe alternative, is quickly becoming part of mainstream American medicine. Recent scientific studies have recommended the procedure as a safe and effective treatment for myriad health conditions--from asthma to tennis elbow.

Now Dr. Glenn S. Rothfeld shares the firsthand experiences of patients who have successfully merged acupuncture into their regular medical treatment plans and explores the research that helps prove that it works.

Topics include: Making acupuncture part of a total health care plan Finding a qualified acupuncturist Obtaining insurance coverage Knowing what to expect in a first visit to an acupuncturist Learning which diseases and conditions acupuncture may help improve

While many Chinese foods are familiar to Americans, their health benefits are for the most part unrealized. This volume introduces readers to these benefits, as well as teaches them how to shop, prepare, and cook healthful meals.

Once known as "hyperactivity" and thought to occur only in children, Attention Deficit Disorder is now proving to be a serious neurobiological condition, which affects millions of adults across the country. In Out of the Fog, Dr. Kevin R. Murphy, Chief of the Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, and medical writer Suzanne LeVert give adult ADD patients and their families everything they need to understand and live with ADD, including practical advice on how to cope with its symptoms and current methods for treating this often debilitating condition. In this lively, accessible guide you'll also find: the latest medical information on drug therapy and other treatment breakthroughspsychological insight into the emotional fallout from ADD and how to handle ithelpful tips on how to tame the "organizational devil" and improve communication skillsstrategies for coping with ADD in the workplace and in relationships Reassuring and authoritative, Out of the Fog is the definitive handbook no one affected by ADD should be without.

Do you want to improve your concentration? Boost your energy? Fight aging? Ginkgo biloba, an extract from the oldest tree in the world, can increase your brain function and offer a wide range of benefits--from better sexual performance to higher test scores! Used in China for centuries, this potent herb has undergone rigorous clinical studies that prove its astounding effectiveness.  Authoritative and completely up-to-date, this remarkable guide brings you in-depth information on ginkgo biloba, a powerful natural aid for health and healing.  Discover:

Greater intelligence--a boost for academic and career performance, the right supplementation provides better short-term memory and concentration at any age
An effective antidepressant--no side effects, no "downside," the special properties of ginkgo biloba may be your natural alternative to prescription drugs
One of the world's most potent antioxidants--a ginkgo biloba "plus" that slows aging and keeps you young
  Circulatory health--the secret of ginkgolides for improved tone of blood vessels and protection against heart attack and stroke
  Male potency--exciting news about ginkgo biloba and men's sexual health
And much more!