PW writes: “I recently heard of a technique called EFT-Emotional Freedom Technique from a very devout Catholic friend who found it to be very useful in healing some past emotional wounds she struggled with in combination with deep prayer. She indicated that research has found medical and neurological support of this technique. Not having ever heard of it before, I was wondering what you knew of it and whether or not it is an appropriate avenue for Catholics to pursue.”
Category Archives: Energy Medicine
Homeopathy’s Long History of Controversy
AA asks: “I don’t understand why homeopathy is so controversial. Isn’t it just a kind of herbal medicine? And if it’s so bad, why do drug stores sell it?”
What you should know about Energy Medicine
People write to us all the time with questions about the various energy medicine techniques – from Reiki to tai chi and everything inbetween – so I decided to write a general overview of energy medicine that can provide additional details for those who wish to learn more.
Is Naturopathy New Age?
BS asks: “Is Naturopathy New Age?”
What is Reiki?
JS writes: “I have a question regarding REIKI, I have a Catholic friend who thinks it is just wonderful and pratices it on his music students. Could you please give me some information about this new age practice.”
What’s so Bad About Chakra Therapy?
JS writes: “I was baptized Catholic as a child. For the last 10-15 years, I disregarded the faith and favored eastern philosophy, even though I never stopped believing in God. I became a massage therapist about 7 years ago and also do chakra therapy. I do chakra workshops where I basically categorize life issues with the chakras and look at their psychology. . .
Can You Tap Yourself Happy?
Just when you thought this world couldn’t get any weirder, proponents of the controversial practice of “tapping” now claim you can clear bad vibes and create good ones just by tapping on certain areas of the body. If only it was that simple!
Just Because it Sounds Holy Doesn’t Mean it Is
C5 writes: “I listen to Catholic Radio and have heard that partaking in acupuncture and other alternative therapies. I have been to a natural healing center and the practitioner uses muscle testing which she says uses acupuncture ideas about energy flow in my body. That our bodies can let us know what part of our body is being challenged and what it needs to get back into balance. She uses her technique as an assessment tool not as treatment. If what she says is true then it would have to be of our God because it is amazing and miraculous. What is ‘bad’ about this?”
Bach Flower Remedies Just Don’t Work
TC writes: “I have a question about Bach Flower Remedies. I am trying to find out if these remedies are considered New Age. I have a few books book about them which state that it “treats the individual not the symptoms / or disease. They work on an emotional condition of the person concerned.” “The effect of taking the remedies is not to suppress negative attitudes but transforms them into positive ones, stimulating self-healing.” Can you let me know what the Church teaches about this product?”
Auricular Medicine: Quackery on Steroids
VR writes: “I have been getting homeopathy treatment from a chiropractor using Auricular Medicine. It is a bio-energetic medicine testing protocol that enables them to objectively determine which homeopathics are appropriate (and not appropriate) for each patient. Is this New Age medicine?”
