LT asks: “Is Network Chiropractor, also known as Spinal Network Analysis, new age? Should one avoid going to such a chiropractor?”
Category Archives: Self Help
Are Salt Rooms New Age?
Help! My Spouse is in a Multi-Level Marketing Cult
Joel Wallach
JP writes: “I am suspecting that the health programs that my husband has spent hours and hours listening to over the past several years are some kind of health cult. . .
Dr. Bradley Nelson: Guided by a “Voice” from “Upstairs”
Dr. Bradley Nelson
LP writes: “My sister is into ‘energy healing’ using the book called The Emotion/Body Code. The writer and founder of this is Dr. Bradley Nelson (who is a Mormon). Have you heard about him and what he is doing?”
Congress Grills Snake Oil Pedding Dr. Oz
The famous cardiothoracic surgeon turned New Age guru, Dr. Mehmet Oz, was grilled by Congress last Tuesday for making misleading claims about various weight-loss aids.
Dr. Lorraine Day’s Cancer Cure
MH writes: “Do you know about the writings from Lorraine day, M.D. Orthopedic surgeon and Christian regarding alternative Health modalities? I know she does not advocate use of eastern religiously based health modalities which she views as the antichrist, but she has good arguments against modern day medicine’s approach to dealing with diseases. . . .
Does T25 Contain Yoga?
M asks: “I really need some guidance. I recently purchased an exercise DVD series called T25. I think there might be some yoga postures included in the workouts especially the stretches. I am really not familiar with yoga, as I have never practiced it. I was wondering two things. First are you familiar with this DVD and if so, is it safe to do? Also, if it does contain some yoga, can I still do the workout but skip the yoga poses or alter them in some way?”
Large Study Debunks Homeopathy
The field of homeopathy was dealt a serious blow last week after a large study conducted by Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) found its medicines to be no more effective than placebo.
Are Epigenetic Supplements Worthless?
J asks: “I have recently come across a company that sells nutritional supplements that was taken by JPII. About two years ago this company has gotten involved with epigenetics. Explained to me as natural supplements that can flip the switches on the genome from unhealthy to healthy positions. Are these products ok to take?”
Sensa to Repay $26 Million to Misled Consumers
If you’re wondering why you don’t see those “shake shake your Sensa” commercials anymore is because Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials cracked down on the company’s bogus weight loss claims and is forcing them to return $26 million to consumers.
