What concept is believed to be the cause of illness with nontraditional therapies?
a. Evil spirits
b. Lack of harmony with the environment
c. Deliberate abuse of the body
d. Inappropriate diet
B
Alternate therapies are designed to recreate harmony and balance with the environment.
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