If you're wondering why you don't see those "shake shake your Sensa" commercials anymore is because Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials cracked down on the company's bogus weight loss claims and is forcing them to return $26 million to consumers.
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SK asks: "
I have been researching natural and alternative medicine. I've spent time reviewing your New Age Q/As. I don't see any questions concerning Orthomolecular medicine/Dr Linus Pauling. Orthomolecular.org It doesn't seem to state any info on energy or chi, etc. It's mostly mega-vitamin therapies."
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If you're looking to lose weight this year, do it the old-fashioned way - with a healthy diet and exercise - and stay away from herbal weight loss products and body-building formulas that new research has found to be linked to severe liver damage.
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A new study has uncovered widespread evidence of contamination and mislabeling of herbal supplements sold in the U.S. and Canada with experts now saying that use of these products is not recommended.
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MH writes: "
Besides praying for the Holy Ghost to enlighten my friend's mind, on Oprah's Life Classes, do you have any suggestions as to what to say about them not being Christian? I've been to her site where she has New Age speakers, and know about Oprah, from reading your excellent article on her under New Age. Any explanations or other good information on these classes would be very helpful."
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KW writes: "
The deacon of my church recommends reading books from Terry Hershey. I have not read any of his books. Are these books considered New Age? I couldn't find anything about this in your blog."
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E writes: "I was wondering how you feel about the Light Weigh. I did one cycle of the program a few years ago and lost 25 pounds at an acceptable pace (2 lbs. a week)." I gained it all back during a stressful time. Something doesn't sit right with me regarding nutrition but I like the fasting between meals. Wondering what your thoughts are?"
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The famous infomercial king, Kevin Trudeau, whose products have scammed the public out of billions of dollars, was tossed in jail this week after failing to pay a $38 million fine he receive for misleading people in his ads.
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JB writes: "
My daughter was introduced to what looks like a New Age drink called 'Kombucha'. This was while she was going to school in the San Francisco Area, the main distributor is based in Beverly Hills. I have also seen a lot of 'yogi tea' in supermarkets across the US."
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DK asks:
"I would like to get a treatment for a nerve problem in my foot. The technique is called Myokinesthetic System and I am completely okay with it. It is biologically sound and gives amazing results. . .
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