What should a Catholic do when they encounter a wellness organization that presents itself as Catholic and yet promotes Eastern meditation techniques, naturopathy, homeopathy, and other New Age modalities? Can a Catholic healthcare provider really have it both ways?
Category Archives: Self Help
Can Specific Musical Tones Heal Your DNA?
TN asks: “Is it alright to use solfeggio tones to relax and for healing, if not, why not?”
The Cefaly Migraine Headband is for Real!
DD writes: “I just heard about the Cefaly band that is being used by doctors in Europe to help cure migraines. Is this based on real science, or is it just another one of those New Age shams?”
Should Christians Make a SoulCollage?
JG writes: “My friends really believe in the use of SoulCollage cards and refer to them to better understand themselves and to guide them before making any major decisions in their lives. What are these cards and is it okay for Christians to use them?” Read the rest…
Christians Should Not Get Involved in Past Life Regression Therapy
GL asks: “What is the Church’s position on past life regression therapy?”
Zumba is a Great Workout With No New Age Elements!
GM writes: “I just wanted to check if Zumba is New Age or not.”
TENS Machines are Safe to Use
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PW writes: “Could you please tell me if the Tens Machine is any way a New Age modality? I have severe chronic pain, and it has been suggested that I use this, but I have felt instinctively that it is New Age and I thought I once saw you wrote or said something about this.”
What you Need to Know Before Choosing a Hypnotherapist
The following case histories highlight the main reasons why consumers need to be very careful when choosing a hypnotherapist.
What Does Your “Soma” Say About You?
CD from Ireland writes: “I was at your conference in Knock recently on the new age issues. I would be grateful of you could tell me if you know anything about ‘Align Somatics’? Someone recently recommended it but I’m not sure – there is very little info on it and I’m therefore hesitant. Please advise me.”
A Pseudoscience Known as Rubenfeld Synergy
JW asks: “I have a friend who is seeing a Rubenfeld Synergy practitioner (Synergist) for pain relief. I’ve expressed my concern that it sounds New Age to me. She assures me that it is not New Age but a form of Touch/Talk therapy. Could you give me some insight into this and let me know if it is something I should avoid?”
