A “mass hypnosis” event on the Dr. Oz show that occurred several years ago, which featured popular British self-help guru Paul McKenna, has people asking about the neuro linguistic programming (NLP) he claims to use to help people lose weight.
Category Archives: Self Help
New Age Guru to Run for President
New Age author and activist Marianne Williamson, best known for her promotion of “A Course in Miracles” – a course supposedly given to a woman who claimed to be channeling Jesus – has announced that she is running for president.
Louise Hay
Louise Hay (1926-2017)
(Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images. Heiko Antoni CC BYU-SA 3.0)
JK asked us for comments about author/publisher Louise Hay.
Exposing the Celery Juice Fad
RS writes: “Everyone is talking about this celery juice fad that’s supposed to help you lose weight fast and cure all kinds of ailments. Is there any truth to this or is just another one of those crazy diet fads?”
Supplements – Good Searchable Indexes for Vitamins and Herbs
Connie asks: “I have a question about using vitamins and herbs. I take a multivitamin, Vit E, Vit C, Acidolpholis, Calcium, Magnesium, and zinc daily. I also take for peri-menopause Black Cohosh Extract and Alpha Lipoic Acid(which has helped me greatly) daily. Would any of these vitamins or herbs be considered New Age and should I stop taking any of them?”
Why You Should Pass on the Soy Sauce Cleanse
Another extremely dangerous health-food fad known as the soy sauce cleanse has left a woman brain dead.
Should Christians Practice NIA?
CB writes: “Could you please help me to explain . . . why the practice of NIA is contrary to Orthodox Catholic teaching? I know in my heart it is wrong but struggle to find the words to convey why this practice is based in the occult ,dangerous & to be discarded. It was advertised in the parish bulletin & likely to lead others astray.”
Are Cleansing Diets Associated With Scientology?
L. Ron Hubbard (1911-1986) Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Los Angeles Daily News Photographic Collection, CC-BY 4.0
EA writes: “I just read today that “Master Cleansing” has Scientology roots, but I also read a book by Dr. Don Cobert, M.D. that I purchased that promotes cleansing/detoxing using a similar cleanse using lemon juice, cayanne pepper, maple syrup,etc… I found him on the Joyce Meyer programs back in the 90s . . . should I keep his books in the house?”
Nothing New Age Found in the Egoscue Method
RS asks: “I was wondering if you had any opinions on Pete Egoscue and his stretching programs? I’m concerned he maybe new age because D.P. Chopra gave a recommendation for it…”
Hilot for Healing?
JA writes: “I have recently heard of a health and massage practice from the Philippines called “Hilot”. Is this practice occult or New Age (and therefore to be avoided like the plague by faithful Catholics)?”
