SL writes: ” . . . I lost my sister to cancer two years ago. After her cough became progressively worse with alternative therapies she finally sought conventional treatment at the behest of her family. Unfortunately, it was too late in the course of her Stage 4 lung cancer . . .
Category Archives: Self Help
Is Ayurvedic Medicine Scientifically Proven?
C asks: “I have a friend who was an ayurveda practitioner and teacher for years before returning to the Catholic faith. She insists that ayurveda is scientifically proven etc. Not knowing anything about it, I’ve been searching the internet for more information. Is Ayurveda science or pseudoscience?”
Catholicism Demands that Our Blogs on Alternatives be Science-Based
We have received numerous inquiries from readers who wonder why our blogs on New Age and alternative health practices seem to put so much emphasis on science. Shouldn’t they based on Catholic teaching?
Are Ashwaghanda Supplements Safe?
NC writes: “Could you tell me what you know about the Ashwaghanda herbal supplement? It is supposed to be very helpful but it seems linked to some Indian philosophy that I would not agree with.”
Is Red Light Therapy Legit?
Photodynamic Red Light Therapy (Photo courtesy of the National Cancer Institute)
CF writes: “I was reading about the new LUMEBOX red light therapy. It is promoted to be better than medications in helping almost everything. Could you illuminate me as to whether this is a hoax?”
Don’t Waste Your Money on Earthing Bands
DF writes: “I googled ‘earthing’ on your blog and read the article you wrote on it (and essential oils). While you stated that there is little evidence that this ‘earthing’ stuff is, you did not say if it is harmful (other than wasting your money and/or supporting new age businesses.)
The Five Tibetan Rites
TM writes: “My wife and I have enjoyed the five exercises known as the Five Tibetan Rites. They make it sound far more elaborate then what it is, merely five exercises 21 times each. At least that is how we see it. Can you comment?”
Evolutionary Leaders: The Global Elites of the New Age
Did you know that humankind is on the brink of evolving into a whole new species? This Great Change is about to take place and, according to a long list of global New Age elites such as Deepak Chopra and New Thought preachers Michael Beckwith and Gregg Braden, it’s time to get prepared to evolve from homo sapiens to homo universalis.
Are Salt Rooms New Age?
A salt cave in Toledo, Spain (photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Saltium CC BY-SA 4.0)
MA asks: “Are salt rooms New Age?”
Essential Oils Can be Toxic to Pets!
JR writes: “I was listening to Wacky Wednesday on Women of Grace June 19, 2024.
I would be greatly interested if anyone has conducted a survey as to cancer in pets for people who use Essential oils in diffusers. I have known several pet owners who lost their dogs to lung cancer.”
