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?”
Category Archives: Energy Medicine
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. . . .
Neurostructural Integration Technique (NIT) is Pseudo-Science!
CB writes: “I have a question about a new technique that I’ve heard of. My mom was given information on Neurostructural Integration Technique for help with back/neck issues. I wasn’t able to find out too much information about it directly and was wondering if it deals with ‘energy’ work and should be avoided?”
Why is Energy Medicine and Other New Age Quackery Getting into So Many Hospitals?
MM asks: “If energy medicine and other alternatives are scientifically unsubstantiated, why are so many of them showing up in U.S. hospitals?”
What do Phiten Necklaces and Gullible Pro-Athletes Have in Common?
MG writes: “I was listening to your program today on Sacred Heart Radio in Cincinnati OH. I heard you discussing new age. My 12 yo son wants a necklace called a phiten. Many of the sports players wear them. Are they new age or just a fad?”
