As a person born with cystic fibrosis, though not defined by his illness, Michael E Morrison knows better than most how Western medicine works. In the midst of his daily, very painful treatments, not surprisingly he found himself asking, "Is Western medicine the best way forward?" In this well researched and detailed exploration of alternative medicine, Morrison looks at the work of Joao de Deus at the Casa de Dom Inacio in Brazil; the method and benefits of Buteyko breathing; the use of energy medicine; the importance of nutrition; and the use of emotional freedom techniques (EFT)as well as other alternative treatments. He compares the results of Western medicine to those of alternative therapies and finds that, often, getting back to nature and listening to our bodies can be the best way forward in leading a healthy, fulfilled life.

Can we use words to make ourselves feel and actually be
better? Michael Morrison certainly thinks so, and in this
insightful guide he tells us about the transformational
power of language. In doing so, he delves into such
concepts as neuro-linguistic programming (NLP),
Lamarckian evolution theory, the Biology of Belief, Cell-
Level Healing, the power of prayer (in health as well as
sickness), the Gaia Hypothesis, and Earth Hour.
As current concerns move from the individual to the
global, our well-being is seen as holistic rather than
localised. Can we use positive thoughts and frame positive
words to change ourselves-and ultimately help our
world flourish? Read Prisoner of Words and discover a
new approach to old problems.

As a person born with cystic fibrosis, though not defined by his illness, Michael E Morrison knows better than most how Western medicine works. In the midst of his daily, very painful treatments, not surprisingly he found himself asking, "Is Western medicine the best way forward?" In this well researched and detailed exploration of alternative medicine, Morrison looks at the work of Joao de Deus at the Casa de Dom Inacio in Brazil; the method and benefits of Buteyko breathing; the use of energy medicine; the importance of nutrition; and the use of emotional freedom techniques (EFT)as well as other alternative treatments. He compares the results of Western medicine to those of alternative therapies and finds that, often, getting back to nature and listening to our bodies can be the best way forward in leading a healthy, fulfilled life.

Can we use words to make ourselves feel and actually be better? Michael E Morrison certainly thinks so, and in this insightful guide he tells us about the transformational power of language. In doing so he delves into such concepts as NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Lamarckian evolution theory, the Biology of Belief, Cell-Level Healing, the power of prayer (in health as well as sickness), the Gaia Hypothesis and Earth Hour. As current concerns move from the individual to the global, our well-being is seen as holistic rather than localised. Can we use positive thoughts and frame positive words to change ourselves - and ultimately help our world to flourish? Read Prisoner of Words and discover a new approach to old problems. For over a quarter of a century, MICHAEL E MORRISON was a robotic disciple of Western medicine, relying on the latest wonder drug to treat his cystic fibrosis. He reached a nadir with conventional medicine when the head consultant referred to him as 'twiggy', and he realised that the treatments were often making him worse, not better. He began looking at alternative therapies, which understood the totality of illness. He embarked on a spiritual journey, learning healing techniques to unlock the physician within.

As a person born with cystic fibrosis, though not defined by his illness, Michael E Morrison knows better than most how Western medicine works. In the midst of his daily, very painful treatments, not surprisingly he found himself asking, Is Western medicine the best way forward? In this well-researched and detailed exploration of alternative medicine, Morrison looks at: [the work of Joo de Deus at the Casa de Dom Incio in Brazil; [the method and benefits of Buteyko breathing; [the use of energy medicine; [the importance of nutrition; and [the use of emotional freedom techniques (EFT) as well as other alternative treatments. He compares the results of Western medicine to those of alternative therapies and finds that, often, getting back to nature and listening to our bodies can be the best way forward in leading a healthy, fulfilled life.