TG writes: “I recently stumbled upon a few of your blog posts about homeopathy. I was recently introduced to homeopathy by a large group of very devout and influential Catholic women, so I was rather startled to see your blog post. I come from a family where almost everyone is in the medical profession, so I never really questioned conventional medicine. Once I was introduced to these women, I began to feel like I was ignorant or blind by subscribing to conventional medicine and I began to question whether or conventional medicine (like antibiotics or medicine during childbirth) was equivalent of sinning through negligence…
Category Archives: Self Help
YMCA and Non-Christian Fitness Programs
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ST writes: “With all the new age classes;{yoga, tai chi, pilates), and martial arts;(tai chi, karate), and SWAT taking place at the YMCA and any health club I’ve looked into, I avoid going to them even to ride a stationary bike or walk on the treadmill. People think I’m crazy, but I don’t want to be in an environment that will put my soul in danger. That is most important. I was told by a priest that as long as I don’t participate in these classes, that it would be OK to work out in these facilities. I’m not feeling that he is correct. What do you think?”
The Dubious History of the Vita Flex Technique
We recently had a question from a reader about the merits – or demerits – of Vita Flex. What is it? Where did it come from? Does it work?
FDA May Ban Deadly Kratom Supplement
Kratom, an herbal supplement used as an alternative pain remedy, has been found to contain the same addictive chemicals found in opioids and has led to at least 44 deaths.
The Protandim Conundrum
DF writes: “I’ve been approached by a relative about getting started in a MLM business that she feels is ‘Christian based’. They promote paying it forward and helping those in need. The product is called Protandim. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.”
The Controversy Surrounding Raindrop Therapy
KJ writes: “I’m wondering about an essential oil practice known as Raindrop Therapy. The inventor, Gary Young of Young Living oils, claims it can cure scoliosis. Is this a legitimate use of essential oils and does it really work?”
FDA Plans Crack Down on $3 Billion Homeopathy Industry
Due numerous reports of serious injury and death attributable to the use of homeopathic drugs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new proposal to regulate the $3 billion industry.
Fed up with Medicine
T writes: “After many years of a plethora of illnesses I have decided to become an advocate for my own health. I put my trust in God and recognize that doctors were given their vocations by God. I now use complimentary medicine in conjunction with my doctors. According to this site everything is New Age and should be avoided at all cost. I have had some good results from sources other than AMA approved methods . . . .
Is Functional Medicine Legit?
BW writes: “My husband is a very sick man with several serious medical problems and while I was looking up different medicinal ways of helping him I came across a different way of practicing medicine which is called Functional Medicine. After asking someone about Functional Medicine I was told that it works, and many people have been healed by it. My concern is if you know anything about it and if you do does it have anything to do with New Age or the occult? I do not want us to get involved with anything like that.”
Major Vet Study Confirms Homeopathy as “Quackery”
Even though homeopathy is used by 500 million people worldwide, animals are also being treated with these implausible concoctions that a new study by scientists at the Royal Veterinary College London are calling quackery.
