Alternative therapies are often quoted as an option to traditional Western medicine. But from where do these therapies arise and will they prove to be effective? In A Guide to Alternative Therapies, nurse practitioner and Pranic healer, Lois Ramer presents a concise overview of alternative therapy to inform the minds of those dealing with chronic health issues. Diving into the concept of energy bodies and how they relate to the earth’s energy system, Lois discusses multiple alternative therapy techniques and shares how they affect the energy bodies and, in turn, the physical body. She relates the findings of relevant research studies to rank the effectiveness of the different modalities to equip you with the knowledge to make an educated decision about which path to take on your journey to healing.