As we understand more about the mind, acupuncture is increasingly used to treat chronic conditions that conventional medicine cannot resolve. This clear, practical guide brings together all major acupuncture approaches and the latest clinical research, alongside insights from real practice. Easy-to-read effectiveness ratings show where acupuncture is most likely to help. For the first time, Western medical explanations and traditional Chinese theory are assessed side by side,covering chronic pain, insomnia, stress, migraine, infertility, menopause, IBS, addiction and more.