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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. . .

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The Alexander Technique

An original poster advertising the services of F. M. Alexander

JC writes: "Can you tell me whether the Alexander Technique is New Age? I am a musician and my teacher recommended it for 'body awareness.' Apparently, it is popular among professional, classical musicians. The idea of "body awareness" sounds very New Age to me!"

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What's Wrong with "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People"?

Stephen Covey (1932-2012)

MG writes: "I am looking for information on The Seven Habits program. My children go to a Catholic school that has incorporated the program into the counciling program.  I have been trying to find out more about The Seven Habits program because of what I will call a "gut" feeling.  I do not what to go to the school before I have more information to back up my uneasy feelings.  Is the program ok and if not where can I look to get more information?"

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Should You Put Castor Oil in Your Belly Button?

                                              Castor oil seeds

The latest TikTok craze is calling for the application of castor oil in the belly button, a so-called “ancient” practice that will do everything from detoxification and improving your digestion to enhancing bowel movements and even making you more fertile. So what is this all about?

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