ML writes: “Many of my friends, suspicious of modern medicine, are turning to nutritional therapies including essential oils. I dabbled in the New Age years ago, although the dabbling got me too close to the fire, so to speak. As my faith life grew, and I began to abandon my New Age philosophies, I began to experience bizarre physical symptoms which I knew were spiritual in origin. Thanks to my wonderful, faithful husband, I got to a priest for deliverance prayer.
Tag Archives: essential oils
Catholics and Ayurvedic Massage
ST writes: “What is an ayurvedic massage and it is okay for a Catholic to get one?”
What’s so New Age About Aromatherapy?
PC asked: “What is so New Age about Aromatherapy? Isn’t it just using a diffuser to enjoy the scents of essential oils?”
Horrific Crimes Blamed on Voodoo
The practice of voodoo is being blamed for two crimes committed in Massachusetts in the past month which left two children dead and another permanently disfigured.
doTERRA & Essential Oil Quality
A writes: “I have a question about the company doTerra. I use essential oils on a limited basis on myself and in my practice. I love to use peppermint and eucalyptus to open up the sinuses and for relieving headaches. And many of my clients love the scent of lavender and lemon which seems to help them relax and “settle into” the massage. I have recently begun questioning the integrity of the oils that I have been using, and have made the switch to buying doTerra oils. I have discussed this with my GP and she advised that I stay away from the blends, but that the single oils are of good quality. Do you know anything about the company and its founders? I have heard they are Mormon and use some of the proceeds for charities.”
Young Living Essential Oils Warned by FDA
Note: This post was reviewed and updated in May, 2020.
Making promises its essential oils can’t keep has warranted a warning letter from the FDA to Young Living Essential Oils, a multi-level marketing company whose founder seems to have a knack for trouble.
Is Aroma Touch New Age?
CR asks: “Is aroma touch considered new age?”
