JW asks: “Is DNA or Life activation an acceptable practice for a Catholic?”
Category Archives: Energy Medicine
Finally! New Age Energy-Free Massage Therapy!
Alice Savito
To all those readers out there who have complained to us about the lack New Age “energy-free” massage therapy these days, this e-mail is meant for you!
Are Acupressure Mats a Waste of Money?
JZ writes: “I purchased a Halsa Swedish acupressure mat in a local health store. The box said The Natural Alternative to pain relief medication. The insert said the mat has roots in India, where spike mats were first used about 5000 yrs ago by fakirs,and yogis. The mat has spikes in it to stimulate the body’s acupressure points. I assume this is a New Age product. I lost $40 on the dumb mat. Have you heard of this? What a rip off, I’ll stick to a regular pillow.”
Sending New Age Energy Hugs
JA writes: “I am wondering what ‘send energy’ is? I recently offered to pray for a friend and she requested that I ‘send positive energy.’ What does that mean? If this is new age lingo, what commandment is it breaking?”
QEST: Classic New Age Energy Medicine
Our ministry was recently contacted by a reader who encountered a practitioner of QEST (Quantum Energetic Structured Therapy) who claimed the energy involved in this practice was electro-magnetic and it was therefore okay to use.
Panache Desai: More New Age Hype
RL writes: “My sister is involved with a group of Catholic women who pray together. Recently, one of the more elderly women who often ‘leads’ the group told the women to watch a clip of Oprah who interviewed Panache Desai ‘Change Your Energy, Change Your Life.’ My sister felt very uncomfortable and has asked for my comments. I turn to you for the best explanation of this speaker.”
Can a Bracelet Convey Energy?
DK asks: “I noticed at Christmas time these Alex and Ani bracelets were very popular. I even saw they come with the Blessed Mother and saints varieties. They have a tag on them that say ‘ infused with energy ‘ and I was wondering if you knew anything about these. And how they would even do that? I went to their website and it is definitely new age talk there.”
US Bishops Say Reiki Off-Limits for Catholics
Even though it can be found in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes across America, the popular “massage” practice known as Reiki is not only steeped in occult practices, but it also has no scientific backing. Is it any wonder the U.S. bishops consider it to be “inappropriate” for use by Catholics?
Stop Getting Ripped Off for Alternative Care!
Not all alternative medical practices are bogus, but if you’re considering trying any alternative that is based in the existence of a “universal life force energy” – otherwise known as chi, qi, prana, or yin yang – our upcoming webinar New Age Alternatives: What Everyone Needs to Know About Energy Medicine is likely to save you some hard-earned bucks!
Support Legitimate Massage Therapists, Not Energy Workers!
KW writes: “I am a massage therapist in Colorado. I grew up Catholic, but have just in the last year or so started really reading and studying my faith. I became a massage therapist about a year ago, and really am just learning about all the new age stuff associated with massage (and there is a ton!!). I have read many of your blogs, and have found them very helpful. I do have a couple questions though. . . .
