Controversial talk show host Dr. Mehmet Oz is being sued along with the seller of a “revolutionary fat buster” supplement known as Garcinia Cambogia for promoting the product even though all credible scientific evidence proves it doesn’t work. If you really want to know which are the most effective supplements,
check the list here.
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A 27 year-old recent college graduate died of liver failure after consuming more than six pounds of the traditional Chinese medicine, he shou wu, to treat his hair loss.
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A Los Angeles jury has ordered Bikram Choudhury, founder of Bikram (hot) yoga, to pay $6.4 in damages to his former attorney who accused him of sexually harassing her and eventually firing her when she began to investigate numerous other sexual assault cases brought against the once popular guru.
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According to a statement issued by Bishop Gregory L. Parkes of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Fr. Yozefu Ssemakula’s book, The Healing of Families, has not received an imprimatur; however, Father Ssemakula is “currently working to remedy the situation.”
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In a hard-hitting article appearing in the Vatican’s L’Osservatore Romano, the president of the International Association of Exorcists expressed his disappointment that instead of depicting reality – the power of God over evil – most movies are failing to portray this truth accurately.
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LB writes: “
Is this [HealthScope] a scam? I’m considering purchasing a device.”
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B asks: “
Is oil-pulling with coconut oil considered prudent to use as a Catholic? I was using it to enhance dental health, i.e. enamel staining and improvement of my gums.”
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Note: This blog was updated in June, 2020.CF writes: “I have a friend that thinks that Brene Brown is awesome. Can you tell me anything about her? I know she was on Opra's Super Soul Sunday, TED talks, and has written many books on such things as vulnerability. Is she New Age?”
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MG writes:
"My daughter has invited me to a talk about Broadcast Energy Treatments by Ethan Borg. Is this method related to new age? As I read the website some of the names used for the method were Fu Xi Wen, Open Source Medicine, Spirit Branch Medicine, Qu Infusions. I am wondering if this could be helpful medicine? As a Catholic I am skeptical but want to inform my daughter of its scientific usefulness too."
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Move over doggie yoga, hip-hop yoga, hot yoga, naked yoga, and laughter yoga. There's a new game in town – topless yoga.
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