It's not just winning his 21st gold medal that has made Michael Phelps the talk of the sporting world these days; the real buzz is about those mysterious round splotches across his shoulders.
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IB write:
“I was given a book to read called ‘Prison Angel’, the story of a lady who considered herself a nun without being consecrated as one by our Catholic Church until years later. What is your opinion about this book?”
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A new study by
Consumer Reports has found 15 supplement ingredients to watch out for if you’re taking any kind of dietary aid either for a healthier body, to lose weight, or improve your looks.
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FL writes: “
I am concerned about an acquaintance of mine who has embraced the thoughts and feelings of a concept/lifestyle called, "Easy World" by Julia Rogers Hamrick. I looked at a couple of her youtube videos to see what they were attracted to regarding this subject. I don't care for the thoughts and looks of this (as I am Catholic) and it seems to substitute a person's natural feelings of right and wrong and Love from God by playing misdirected mind games within this 'easy world' philosophy. Have you heard of this 'easy world idea' and person, Julia Hamrick? And, might you think people are using this as a substitute for the truth and a true relationship with Our Almighty Father?"
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KA writes: “
My mom who suffers from chronic back pain went to a homeopathic doctor who treated her back pain with a method called atlasprofilax. She said that she feels a lot better. Can you tell me if the Catholic Church approves of this practice that claims to realign the Atlas in the neck?”
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We have received several questions from parents about a relatively new kind of music known as electronic dance music (EDM) who are wondering if this music is dangerous.
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MS writes:
“Please advise on Geopathic Stress and devices to place in house to combat Geopathic Stress. Advised by alternative therapist years ago that house was on geopathic stress lines. New age?"
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In a ruling that will surely rock the multi-level-marketing world, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ruled that Herbalife, a nutritional supplements company, must restructure its US operations and pay $200 million to compensate consumers who were bilked out of millions by the company’s deceptive practices.
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Gavin Long, the former Marine who killed three policemen in Baton Rouge last weekend was a self-styled New Age guru who penned three books containing a wide variety of esoteric ideas about how to become healthy in mind, body and spirit.
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VMG writes:
“A young woman in my parish is a Dru Yoga teacher and has put up posters and leaflets in the Church advertising her classes. I spoke to the Parish Priest who said he didn't see anything wrong with it - it is just exercise. Can you tell me if it is ok for Catholics to take part in this particular form of yoga?"
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It's not just winning his 21st gold medal that has made Michael Phelps the talk of the sporting world these days; the real buzz is about those mysterious round splotches across his shoulders.
IB write: “I was given a book to read called ‘Prison Angel’, the story of a lady who considered herself a nun without being consecrated as one by our Catholic Church until years later. What is your opinion about this book?”
A new study by Consumer Reports has found 15 supplement ingredients to watch out for if you’re taking any kind of dietary aid either for a healthier body, to lose weight, or improve your looks.
