JB writes:
“So many of my friends have abandoned modern medicine and say the placebo effect proves alternatives like positive thinking work because they tend to be more in line with the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Is this true, or is it just New Age spin?”
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MJB asks: "
Is PENS New Age? And are there any alternatives people can use for pain relief other than acupuncture?"
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GM asks: “My doctor says acupuncture is harmless. Is this true?”
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JS asks: “
I am wondering if coconut oil can be New Age? It's so much advertised by media. Even olive oil has a lot of benefits, but it does not get so much attention nowadays as coconut oil.”
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SMB asks: “
Why does your New Age blog contain so much information about alternatives? What’s the connection between the New Age and alternatives?”
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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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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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We have received numerous inquiries from readers who wonder why our blogs on New Age and alternative health practices seem to put so much emphasis on science. Shouldn't they based on Catholic teaching?
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GG asks: “
Is it true that oil of Hawthorne can help people suffering from heart disease and can be even more effective than conventional medicines?”
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NC writes: "
Could you tell me what you know about the Ashwaghanda herbal supplement? It is supposed to be very helpful but it seems linked to some Indian philosophy that I would not agree with."
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