The following is an excerpt from the Introduction to the Care and Treatment of Wild Energies

          I respect science and the scientific method and I realized it was time for an in-depth treatment of these subtle energies from a scientific point of view.  In writing this book, I hope to dismiss the mumbo jumbo about energy and to bring real science to the esoteric: a long overdue venture.  Where possible, I give scientific facts and opinions, reflecting the state-of-the-art in scientific thinking.  But I know that science does not yet have all the answers.  There are interesting aspects of healing, the human energy field, and other areas that have not gained full scientific approval (or even any scientific approval).  I tried to give them fair treatment and the benefit-of-the-doubt wherever possible.  When I break away from hard science, I hope you will find my sojourns into the esoteric, eye-opening and not too outrageous.  I have taken every caution to spell-out when I am talking about things that are not yet well proven or even disproven when it comes to the scientific understanding we have of the universe.  I have also taken care to be correct with the scientific information that I do present.  I have tried to make my calculations accurate so that my analyses are true. 

            Understanding the science behind the energy gets nothing done.  One has to apply the science somehow.  I hope to provide methods and suggestions for dealing with subtle energies and perhaps some things to avoid, or at least to approach with open eyes. 
 
In this book I hope to show that:

·         Science shows we can measure energies previously thought to be non-existent or esoteric using modern day instrumentation and techniques.

·         We not only perceive energy with our bodies, we also generate energy within them and project it physically through radiation and in our thoughts to people and places.

·         Energy imbalances within the body can be detected with instruments and with our bodies.  These imbalances can cause disease. 

·         Energy therapy methods such as Acupuncture or Therapeutic Touch® can be used to rebalance the human energy field to help the body to regain its health.

·         There is truth about the ill effects of microwaves and high tension wires on our bodies.  Energies generated in the Earth by underground water and in faults have negative effects on our bodies.  We can do things to remedy some of these ill effects.

·         Is there any truth to the efficacy of Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Astrology, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch®, and other complementary and alternative therapies?

         I hope you find the information presented to be valuable.  I am aware that this is not an exhaustive treatment of the topics but I hope that it presents enough real information so that it provides a platform from which to expand you own knowledge and experience.  Above all, I hope I have not violated a writer’s most sacred rule, “never be boring” (Smith, 1998).