combination. In fact, using more than one method seems
to raise more healing energy.
The practices in this book may also be used by the
patient, either with or without a healer. The best healer
is you, anyway. No healing, even if aided by the most
proficient of psychic healers, will occur unless the
patient cooperates and takes an active part.
A Few Words of Caution
Although the ideas and practices of alternative healing
in connection with magick discussed in this book can be
used by anyone at any time, they are meant to be used
along with orthodox medicine, not to supplant it. I do
not recommend that you stop orthodox treatment for
any disease. And as a healer yourself, you should never
recommend that any person stop orthodox treatment or
medication in favor of something you think is better.
Erroneous recommendations lead to legal problems.
Although this book does not address herbal medicine,
I feel a word of warning on their use is needed. If you
delve into the use of herbs for healing, be certain that
you understand exactly how they will interact with any
orthodox medicine before taking them. And never
assume that the healing will be faster if you take more
than the recommended amount of herbs. Herbal
medicine acts slowly, so be patient.
Also take extreme care that you know the toxicity of
certain herbs, regardless of what some books advise. For
example, I know of one book on cancer that
recommends toxic quantities of wormwood. Herbal
medicine is an exact science and is best understood and
practiced only if you train in the field or have the
benefit of a person certified in herbal medicine.