We often hear the adage "it's all in your mind" but what exactly does that mean? Does the mind have the power to heal us? This podcast unveils the remarkable history - and mystery - of the placebo effect. Read More …

Most people believe naturopathy is a type of medicine that uses natural rather than conventional means to heal. Although this is true, there's a lot more to this practice that the discerning Christian needs to know. Read More …

There's a lot more to aromatherapy than just diffusing pleasant fragrances in the home. This podcast explains how it is connected with vitalism and the New Age concept of self-healing. Read More …

Promoters of homeopathy insist that because so many Popes and even St. Teresa of Calcutta used homeopathy, it enjoys Church approval. Is this true? This podcast sets the record straight!  Read More …

Homeopathic remedies are linked to the New Age, and even though they are commonly found in drug stores, there's a very concerning back story to these drugs that consumers need to be aware of before investing their money - and their health - in homeopathic medicine.  Read More …

Detoxing the feet is all the rage these days and is based on the notion that dangerous toxins tend to accumulate in the feet. Is this true? And is this something we need to do to rid our bodies of harmful toxins? If you're looking for the facts about detoxing, this podcast has them all! Read More …

This therapy is based on the notion that living tissue is imbued with an energy that can be palpated by trained hands. If this is true, why is it still considered a pseudoscience?  Read More …

The only way to protect yourself and your loved ones from bad medicine is to ask the right questions and insist on getting the right answers. This podcast not only provides a handy list of all the right questions to ask, it also gives plenty of pointers on what information to look for on the websites of alternative providers.  Read More …

How is Alternative Medicine Linked to the New Age? (Category - Alternative Medicine) Even though the New Age didn't invent alternative medicine, it fits snugly into the very New Age belief that we can heal ourselves as long as we are in touch with our "inner" or "cosmic" energy. Understanding this connection is vital information for the discerning Catholic healthcare consumer!  Read More …

Also known as Applied Kinesiology, muscle testing is used by many chiropractors and naturopaths as a diagnostic tool, but why is it regarded as a pseudoscience? And why do people say it has links to the New Age and the occult? This podcast has the answers!  Read More …