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?”
Category Archives: New Age
Homeopathy’s Long History of Controversy
AA asks: “I don’t understand why homeopathy is so controversial. Isn’t it just a kind of herbal medicine? And if it’s so bad, why do drug stores sell it?”
What you should know about Energy Medicine
People write to us all the time with questions about the various energy medicine techniques – from Reiki to tai chi and everything inbetween – so I decided to write a general overview of energy medicine that can provide additional details for those who wish to learn more.
Is Naturopathy New Age?
BS asks: “Is Naturopathy New Age?”
Can St. Agnes Find You a Husband?
KV writes: “Recently a fellow Catholic told me about a ritual on the Eve of St. Agnes – fast all day and then at night the fasting woman will dream of her future husband. This sounds strange and superstitious to me. I could not find information on this from a credible Catholic source. Have you heard anything about this?”
Unpacking the Cloud of Unknowing
DP writes: “Recently on an episode of your show, I heard a priest speak negatively about a book titled, “The Cloud of Unknowing,” saying that it was New Age. . .
Is the Long Island Haunting Really Over?
Several years ago I read a disturbing report about a haunted house in Long Island where the owner believes an evil presence was banished from the home during a pagan ritual and say the home is now being “haunted” by her dead husband.
More about Ghosts
LL writes: “I am a 41 y.o. cradle Catholic. I recently saw a book my godmother is reading, about a medium who is from the westside of Cleveland who claims to help people who have died and haven’t gone over to the other side. My godmother is convinced that her mother had a ghost in her apartment before she died, and that this woman helped it “go towards the light,” She also said her sister had this woman come out to her house, to help some other guy who hadn’t crossed over. When I told her that I would’ve called a priest if I thought there was spiritual activity in my home, she claimed that this woman doesn’t communicate with evil spirits – just poor souls who got confused or had reasons that they couldn’t go over to the other side. Yikes! Obviously my godmother is/was Catholic – she’s my godmother. However, she’s drifting into spiritualism. She even said that her sister put some seed over every doorway, to keep any more spirits from entering. Can you give me some resources that I can use when talking to my godmother?”
What is Reiki?
JS writes: “I have a question regarding REIKI, I have a Catholic friend who thinks it is just wonderful and pratices it on his music students. Could you please give me some information about this new age practice.”
What’s the Difference Between Amulets and Blessed Objects?
LD asks: “My husband and I are wondering what you can tell us about the Hamsa Hand? What’s the difference between this and a blessed object? ”
