MV writes: “A family member gave me some pain cream from a company called Jadience. I checked everything about the website, the founder and her other companies, something does not feel right about the company, the philosophy and tradition. Can you please check this website out and tell me if it is new age? I think it is.”
Category Archives: Health
Help! My Spouse is in a Multi-Level Marketing Cult
Joel Wallach
JP writes: “I am suspecting that the health programs that my husband has spent hours and hours listening to over the past several years are some kind of health cult. . .
Congress Grills Snake Oil Pedding Dr. Oz
The famous cardiothoracic surgeon turned New Age guru, Dr. Mehmet Oz, was grilled by Congress last Tuesday for making misleading claims about various weight-loss aids.
Large Study Debunks Homeopathy
The field of homeopathy was dealt a serious blow last week after a large study conducted by Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) found its medicines to be no more effective than placebo.
Are Epigenetic Supplements Worthless?
J asks: “I have recently come across a company that sells nutritional supplements that was taken by JPII. About two years ago this company has gotten involved with epigenetics. Explained to me as natural supplements that can flip the switches on the genome from unhealthy to healthy positions. Are these products ok to take?”
Sensa to Repay $26 Million to Misled Consumers
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.
The Sad Story of Linus Pauling and Orthomolecular Medicine
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.”
Beware of Herbal Weight Loss Products!
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.
Study: Herbal Supplements Not Recommended for Use
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.
Light Weigh: Good for Body and Soul
Suzanne Fowler
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?”
