JE writes:
"I am seeking advice on acupuncture to help with back pain and depression. I have researched a little on valid health websites and have found some information that acupuncture might work. From a spiritual perspective is it as dangerous as practices reiki, or is there some gray area? Also what about seeking out a herbalist who I know is into New Age. I would be seeking the medicinal route, but even the thought of him touching me, makes me nervous. I think his herbs would not have anything put on them."
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ST asks: "A few of my friends have been singing the praises of hot stone massage which they have been receiving at a local spa. From the little I read about it, it sounded awfully New Age. What do you know about it?"
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We frequently receive questions about reflexology from people who are surprised to learn that it is another form of New Age "energy medicine" - which, as we all know, is pure snake oil.
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JA asks: "
My sil was telling me as a fact, that when you meet someone, they give off an 'energy.' I have heard of this in the past, like someone who would have a personality type, say negative, joyful, friendly, grumpy, etc. Now it seems the wording is changing to reflect the new age code word of 'energy.' Is this de-sensitizing people to the new age? Is it in direct conflict with Christianity to assume people give off energy?"
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Even though people swear by it, the Traditional Chinese Medicine form of acupuncture is not standing up to the rigors of science and, even according to their own literature, seems to be heading into the realm of mythology.
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Anyone wondering about the efficacy of I-Renew Bands may want to be aware that these bands are based on the existence of a putative form of energy that science does not recognize.
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CB writes:
"I was wondering if you have ever heard of Bio-Meridian (testing), our chiropractor has recently offered it in his office. I reminded me of Bio-Feedback that I heard about many years ago. I am trying to dissuade my husband from having it done."
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J writes: "Are you familiar with this technique invented by a Dr. Bob Marshall called QRA (Quantum Reflex Analysis)?"
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MF writes:
"I am inquirinq about a bodywork technique called rolfing which I had done. I read about it and it said it was about movement of the facia connective tissue but it is mentioned in the document 'Jesus Christ, Bearer of the Water of Life' as being new age. Could you help me out with tis question."
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CF Writes:
"My favorite summer sandals for the past 7-10 years have been Okabashi. When I was recently on your blog topics, I was surprised to see reflexology. I remembered that the term was used in reference to the making of these sandals. I went to the updated Okabashi web site, which now plays down the role of reflexology . . . . I was about to purchase new sandals, but now I hesitate . . ."
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