Nearly three out of every four adults over age 50 use some kind of alternative medicine, such as acupuncture or herbal medicine, according to a new study funded by the National Institute on Aging.

Although these principles are increasingly relied on by Americans, how much do they really know about the eastern philosophy and the secrets of how inner energy works?

In this book, Dr. Shan-Tung Hsu has crafted a page-turning story based on real people and experiences, which can help westerners understand the philosophies underlying herbal medicine, feng shui, qigong, and other traditional practices from China.

STORY SYNOPSIS
Danny O'Connor has just graduated from acupuncture school in Seattle when a gift from his grandfather is presented to him on his twenty-eighth birthday. The mysterious contents lead him on a quest for knowledge in China, a journey of discovery and transformation in which he gains a modern perspective on an ancient culture.

A traveler in a maze, Danny finds himself on a winding path that moves from one intriguing person and bizarre circumstance to another, as he explores how the ancient Chinese arts of healing, energy work, qigong, feng shui and Taoist Inner Alchemy still live vibrantly in the modern world.

The fascinating story is rooted in facts that are stranger than fiction. The simple yet profound truths in this book will resonate deep within your heart.