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Internal Family Systems: What Christians Need to Know

BGL writes: “I have come across this system of psychotherapy by Richard C. Schwartz known as IFS [Internal Family Systems]. Do you know what is in involved with this program? It seems to be coming from different religious traditions. I’m concerned that it is being facilitated in Catholic organizations and I’m not sure it is valid for healing as it portrays.”

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When Terminally Ill Loved Ones Choose Alternatives

SL writes:  " . . . I lost my sister to cancer two years ago.  After her cough became progressively worse with alternative therapies she finally sought conventional treatment at the behest of her family. Unfortunately, it was too late in the course of her Stage 4 lung cancer . . . 

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Is Ayurvedic Medicine Scientifically Proven?

C asks: "I have a friend who was an ayurveda practitioner and teacher for years before returning to the Catholic faith. She insists that ayurveda is scientifically proven etc.  Not knowing anything about it, I've been searching the internet for more information. Is Ayurveda science or pseudoscience?"

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Is Red Light Therapy Legit?

Photodynamic Red Light Therapy (Photo courtesy of the National Cancer Institute)

CF writes: “I was reading about the new LUMEBOX red light therapy. It is promoted to be better than medications in helping almost everything. Could you illuminate me as to whether this is a hoax?”

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Don't Waste Your Money on Earthing Bands

DF writes: "I googled 'earthing' on your blog and read the article you wrote on it (and essential oils). While you stated that there is little evidence that this 'earthing' stuff is, you did not say if it is harmful (other than wasting your money and/or supporting new age businesses.)

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