If you're looking to lose weight this year, do it the old-fashioned way - with a healthy diet and exercise - and stay away from herbal weight loss products and body-building formulas that new research has found to be linked to severe liver damage.
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A new study has uncovered widespread evidence of contamination and mislabeling of herbal supplements sold in the U.S. and Canada with experts now saying that use of these products is not recommended.
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MH writes: "
Besides praying for the Holy Ghost to enlighten my friend's mind, on Oprah's Life Classes, do you have any suggestions as to what to say about them not being Christian? I've been to her site where she has New Age speakers, and know about Oprah, from reading your excellent article on her under New Age. Any explanations or other good information on these classes would be very helpful."
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KW writes: "
The deacon of my church recommends reading books from Terry Hershey. I have not read any of his books. Are these books considered New Age? I couldn't find anything about this in your blog."
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E writes: "I was wondering how you feel about the Light Weigh. I did one cycle of the program a few years ago and lost 25 pounds at an acceptable pace (2 lbs. a week)." I gained it all back during a stressful time. Something doesn't sit right with me regarding nutrition but I like the fasting between meals. Wondering what your thoughts are?"
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The famous infomercial king, Kevin Trudeau, whose products have scammed the public out of billions of dollars, was tossed in jail this week after failing to pay a $38 million fine he receive for misleading people in his ads.
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JB writes: "
My daughter was introduced to what looks like a New Age drink called 'Kombucha'. This was while she was going to school in the San Francisco Area, the main distributor is based in Beverly Hills. I have also seen a lot of 'yogi tea' in supermarkets across the US."
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DK asks:
"I would like to get a treatment for a nerve problem in my foot. The technique is called Myokinesthetic System and I am completely okay with it. It is biologically sound and gives amazing results. . .
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AC writes: "
I know a Certified Holistic Lifestyle Coach who was trained by Paul Chek. Would you advise me consulting this person who is a Level 3 practitioner from the C.H.E.K. Institute? I looked at his website and blog, and I see things that concern me. Please advise me whether he can be considered New Age or not."
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PC writes: "
What do you know about the 'Women can have it all' conference, by Susan Sly that was in Toronto. This appears to be a self empowerment movement, and they are very evangelistic. Ones career is to 'travel, and spread the good news' that you can have it all, and the evidence that they have it all , is that they travel around telling everyone 'look at me, how fantastic I am'. Is it New Age? Is all self empowerment fall into New Age? It does seem to be contrary to Christ's call to pick up our cross daily and follow him, or to be humble and meek of heart."
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If you're looking to lose weight this year, do it the old-fashioned way - with a healthy diet and exercise - and stay away from herbal weight loss products and body-building formulas that new research has found to be linked to severe liver damage.
