RS writes: “Everyone is talking about this celery juice fad that’s supposed to help you lose weight fast and cure all kinds of ailments. Is there any truth to this or is just another one of those crazy diet fads?”
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Connie asks: "I have a question about using vitamins and herbs. I take a multivitamin, Vit E, Vit C, Acidolpholis, Calcium, Magnesium, and zinc daily. I also take for peri-menopause Black Cohosh Extract and Alpha Lipoic Acid(which has helped me greatly) daily. Would any of these vitamins or herbs be considered New Age and should I stop taking any of them?"
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Another extremely dangerous health-food fad known as the soy sauce cleanse has left a woman brain dead.
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EA writes: “I just read today that "Master Cleansing" has Scientology roots, but I also read a book by Dr. Don Cobert, M.D. that I purchased that promotes cleansing/detoxing using a similar cleanse using lemon juice, cayanne pepper, maple syrup,etc... I found him on the Joyce Meyer programs back in the 90s . . . should I keep his books in the house?”
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JA writes: "
I have recently heard of a health and massage practice from the Philippines called "Hilot". Is this practice occult or New Age (and therefore to be avoided like the plague by faithful Catholics)?"
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EC:
“A friend of mine is spending a lot of money on 'Dr' Eric Berg stuff, could you please shed light on him. I've seen that he is not a medical doctor online. Any help is greatly appreciated.”
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AR asks: "Could you briefly describe what biofeedback is and why it is considered New Age?"
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SS writes:
“I recently found out about daith piercing to help migraine sufferers. I get migraines quite often and am interested in getting a daith piercing, but want to know if it would be anything anti-Catholic. So far I haven’t found much info on it. I . . . would appreciate your input!”
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BB asks:
“I keep hearing about all the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. Is any of this true? Even more important, is this some kind of New Age fad?”
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Although they are still refusing to admit it, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop blog paid a settlement of $145,000 after be sued for making unscientific claims about some of its products.
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