One of our most faithful blog readers, CF, just sent in this suggestion for people who want to work out without being pummeled with Eastern religious practices.
Category Archives: Self Help
Reader Warns P90X Exercise System Includes Yoga and Kenpo
BA writes: “We ordered the popular P90X exercise DVDs. When we discovered yoga was part of the program we promptly shredded that DVD and substitute that day with stretching. Some of the exercises and even stretching positions bother me they just feel so ‘yoga like’. Also, is Kenpo not a good idea?”
What to do When a “Christian” Therapist’s Office Sports Yin Yang Symbols and Zen Gardens
TR asks: “Please let me know how the Mobius trip, guided imagery and pendulums (in sand) are associated with the New Age. All were found to be either a part of a so called “Christian therapist’s” therapy or simply objects in his office. I also recognized the Ying Yang symbol and other small gadgets (smooth stones, etc.) in a basket that was on the coffee table in his office. Also included was a mini-Zen garden as you entered the front door.
A Tae Bo Workout is Not for the Faint-Hearted!
AF asks: “What about Tae Bo for exercise?”
The 12 Most Dangerous Supplements on the Market
I was at the hairdressers the other night and started reading an article in the September, 2010 issue of Consumer Reports about the lack of oversight in the supplement industry and how readily available even the most dangerous products are in the U.S.
Stephen Barrett MD of Quackwatch vs. the Rumor Mill
SS writes: “I heard you speaking on EWTN radio and was interested in what you had to say, so I checked out your website. I was disappointed in your blog when I saw how often you referenced Stephen Barrett. I am wondering if there is not someone more credible or less controversial you could’ve chosen to reference so that your blog could be a more useful resource for Catholics.”
Was Hypnotist Responsible for Student’s Death?
Why Ionizing and Alkalizing Water Machines are Utterly Worthless
HR writes: “I live near the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville and I am concerned about a number of Catholics in the area promoting something called ‘Kangen Water.’ My husband and I watched the promo video on it and we discerned that it may be not only a scam but connected to New Age or occult beliefs and practices. There are Catholics around here trying to sell the machines for around $5,000 dollars and the makers claim that it cures just about every illness under the sun. Some have claimed healings but I think its the placebo affect at work. Please address this on your blog or your show and help clear the air on this product.”
Is your destiny in the hands of God, or a New Age guru?
BF asks: “What can you tell me about Dan Millman and his new book, The Life You Were Born to Live?”
Group Conducts Homeopathic Overdose Campaign to Educate Public About Worthlessness of Homeopathic Drugs
For the second year, the UK-based “1023 Campaign” sponsored a worldwide homeopathic overdose campaign in which demonstrators consumed mega doses of homeopathic drugs to demonstrate to the public that the products cause no harm because there’s nothing in them.
