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Authorities are investigating the possible link between the suicide of Florida high school student who was hypnotized by the school's principal the day before his death.

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HR writes: "I live near the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville and I am concerned about a number of Catholics in the area promoting something called 'Kangen Water.'  My husband and I watched the promo video on it and we discerned that it may be not only a scam but connected to New Age or occult beliefs and practices.  There are Catholics around here trying to sell the machines for around $5,000 dollars and the makers claim that it cures just about every illness under the sun.  Some have claimed healings but I think its the placebo affect at work.  Please address this on your blog or your show and help clear the air on this product."

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BF asks: "What can you tell me about Dan Millman and his new book, The Life You Were Born to Live?"

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For the second year, the UK-based "1023 Campaign" sponsored a worldwide homeopathic overdose campaign in which demonstrators consumed mega doses of homeopathic drugs to demonstrate to the public that the products cause no harm because there's nothing in them.

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Dr. Mehmet Oz is planning to host a show today which will feature Paul McKenna, a popular UK self-help hypnotherapist who is planning "to hypnotize America" in an effort to cure "emotional eaters."

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As the Enneagram continues to seep its way into Catholic parishes, it's interesting to read a document prepared by the U.S. bishops in 2000 which condemned the use of this typing system.

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NOTE: This blog was updated in April, 2021

LW writes:  "My wife’s therapist has recommended she start Neurofeedback therapy. After seeing a demonstration of what it is I am a little skeptical of how effective it would be. I’ve searched the internet and only see promotions for it and that it’s supposed to be helpful. Can you provide any information, opinion or recommendation for this type of therapy? Would it be considered New Age?"

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Anyone who has ever read Dr. Mehmet Oz's books can tell you they are packed with very useful medical information - along with endorsements of New Age energy medicine, yoga and tai chi. As a matter of fact, this is why I stopped buying his books  - because I'm interested in his medical knowledge, not his religion, and unfortunately, I can't seem to get one without the other.

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JW writes: "I have a Migun Jade Thermal Massage Bed. The heat that is generated from the helium heated bulbs will penetrate deep into the muscular levels of the body and relieves tension, etc.  I am wondering if this is another form of New Age. I definitely have seen benefits from this massage."

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RH writes: "In the radio show last Friday a caller asked about acupressure for allergies, and I found a way to reduce the "acting up" of my allergies by following the "Daniel's Diet in the book Daniel 1:8-17. I ate only veggies for 3 weeks and then fruits and veggies for 5 weeks, as a result I have lost 33 pounds, reduced my blood glucose and cholesterol. My mom who did this diet twice already has also seen big improvements in her health. I hope he listens to you in the next live program so you can give him this Diet."

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