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Can Catholics Use Reconnective Healing?
MN writes: "Is Dr. Eric Pearl's Reconnective Healing appropriate for Catholics?"
Beware of Strong Spiritual Component to Lomi Lomi Massage
MJD writes: "I cannot find anything on LOMI LOMI massage. From what I've read it sounds new age. Any thoughts?"
Stay Away from Pranic Healing
SA writes: "Years ago, I was invited to join a seminar on Pranic Healing. It is a method of healing that uses energy(prana). Among the organizers of the said seminar was a religious nun, so I felt it was ok and somehow it is allowed in our Catholic faith. . . ."
Navigating the Quackery-Infested World of Massage Therapy
JA writes: "I've been thinking about becoming a licensed massage therapist. The only problem is that I know that part of the curriculum in many massage schools consists of learning about the new-age techniques and putting them into practice. . . .
Is Reiki Music Okay?
SM writes: "Many years ago before I knew what Reiki is about I bought a CD of "new age" relaxation music. I bought it on the strength of the sample one could listen to in the store, but the CD was marketed as being good for background music during Reiki massage. It was clearly created with the intention of being used during Reiki, given the packaging and liner notes. Do you recommend that I get rid of it?"
New Age "Mission Creep" - Why Untested Treatments are Infiltrating American Health Care
Susan left this comment on our blog: "I’ve been reading these posts for a while and I’m wondering how vulnerable, sick people who realize they need help are going to get the help they need when health care and self-help have become a minefield of New Age practices/products. . .
Can a LifeWave Patch Ease My Pain?
JB asks: “Somebody just told me about Life wave patches that are supposed to help with pain and other problems that haven’t been helped with traditional medicine. I don’t know if these are legit – they talk about scientific studies, but I am afraid they fall under New Age medicine practices. Can you tell me what you think of this?”
Why Tai Chi and Catholicism Don't Mix
DD asks: "Can you explain tai chi, and what is wrong with it from a Christian point-of-view?"
BodyTalk: More New Age Snookery
SH writes: "Do you know anything about Body Talk? I was at a Cursillo and ladies were espousing this therapy. I countered that it sounds New Age to me and we should not be participating in it. I did not see anything on the Blog. Would love to hear your views."
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