In the wake of the tragic death of Apple founder Steve Jobs from pancreatic cancer last week, questions are being raised about what role his use of alternatives rather than conventional medicine may have played in his early demise.
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AW writes:
"My sister is seeing a Maximized Living Doctor and is getting other members of the family in for 'adjustments.' Do you know anything about this philosophy and is there anything we should be concerned about as practicing Catholics?"
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DP writes:
"I have had myofascial release done on my neck and other parts of my body by physical therapists in the past. Not by massage therapists, but actual PT's. . . . Can you speak of this on your blog, under the name of myofascial release, so that people may be aware of how similar this practice is to craniosacral therapy, and how they have the potential to make one vulnerable to the occult?"
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PM writes: "
I have MS and have been to many physicians. A local chiropractor has a new therapy using tuning forks and life energy. I am a Catholic and am suspicious of some of these 'cures' that have been postulated. These tuning forks are said to redirect the energy in the body. Do you think this is for real?"
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PJ writes: "
Can you comment on Sally Fallon and The Weston Price Foundation and her book 'Nourishing Traditions?' I know many Catholic families embracing her philosophies for healthy eating, however some of it goes against current accepted nutritional advice."
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KE writes: "I know someone who is undergoing treatment from a holistic healer. During the sessions they use something called quantum therapy vials. The person holds magnetic vials in his hands and his responses to questions are monitored. There is some talk of energy and while I am not entirely certain as to what happens at the appointment it seems like it may be something to avoid. Could you tell me if quantum therapy vials are new age?"
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TAN asks:
"There is a new treatment for pain relief in many family doctors and sport medicine office. Would you please share your finding about FSM-Frequency Specific Microcurrent. Is it against Catholic teaching?"
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TR asks:
"Please let me know how the Mobius trip, guided imagery and pendulums (in sand) are associated with the New Age. All were found to be either a part of a so called “Christian therapist’s” therapy or simply objects in his office. I also recognized the Ying Yang symbol and other small gadgets (smooth stones, etc.) in a basket that was on the coffee table in his office. Also included was a mini-Zen garden as you entered the front door.
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I was at the hairdressers the other night and started reading an article in the September, 2010 issue of Consumer Reports about the lack of oversight in the supplement industry and how readily available even the most dangerous products are in the U.S.
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SS writes: "
I heard you speaking on EWTN radio and was interested in what you had to say, so I checked out your website. I was disappointed in your blog when I saw how often you referenced Stephen Barrett. I am wondering if there is not someone more credible or less controversial you could've chosen to reference so that your blog could be a more useful resource for Catholics."
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