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 Introduction - Vox-pops from the case studies. Dr. Tony Chu – Consultant Dermatologist, Hammersmith Hospital – appears several times in the programme. He explains that the skin is the biggest organ of the body and how it can cause both physical and emotional discomfort. Unfortunately most GPs have limited training in dermatology but there are a range of complementary treatments – you just have to find the right treatment for you.
Case Study 1 - The first case study in the programme is Suzanna, who developed acne at school. She was prescribed various antibiotics by her GP, which helped in the short-term, but never cured it. Eventually she decided to try homeopathy with Margaret Roy. Surprisingly she didn’t look at Suzanna’s skin but rather at her lifestyle and personality as a homeopath wouldn’t treat the symptoms (acne) but the whole person.
Case Study 2 - Jane, our second case study, found that Japanese acupuncture was an effective way of treating her skin problems by stimulating the body to heal itself. She had two problems - itchy, dry skin and hives – that the therapist Gretchen de Soriano was able to treat by rebalancing the yin and yang both within the body and in day-to-day life.
Case Study 3 - Jo’s daughter Holly was sufferingfrom eczema but the steroid cream prescribed by their GP was not a long-lasting solution and in fact the problem was actually spreading. Someone recommended Dr. Min Liu, a MD and Traditional Chinese Medical Practitioner. She noticed that Holly was both allergic to dairy and that, in Chinese terms, had a blood / heat type of eczema. She gave her some Chinese herbs to drink and put in her bath and today Holly only has a small rash on the back of her leg.
Case Study 4 - Mora Therapy uses the body’s channels of energy, or meridians, and Jane Walters uses a Mora Machine to measure the electromagnetic field surrounding our organs to see imbalances and weaknesses. This is what Steven used to diagnose the cause of his psoriasis which Jane then treated by advising him on nutrition
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 Introduction - Mora Therapy uses the body’s channels of energy, or meridians, and Jane Walters uses a Mora Machine to measure the electromagnetic field surrounding our organs to see imbalances and weaknesses. This is what Steven used to diagnose the cause of his psoriasis which Jane then treated by advising him on nutrition.
Case Study 1 - Our first case study, Trudi, does not actually have arthritis but when she went to see the nutritionist Mary Strugar with psoriasis – a skin problem - Mary took a case history. Like arthritis, Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition, and when questioned, it emerged Trudi had a family history of arthritis. Using a specialised diet, Mary was able to not only treat the psoriasis but also significantly reduce the possibility of Trudi developing arthritis later in life.
Case Study 2 - Arthritis can cause so much pain that sufferers are unable to exercise and lose muscle tone andmobility. If this is the case, hydrotherapy – specific exercises in a heated pool - uses warm water work on the joints while the weight of the body is supported. Working one on one or in a small group with a physiotherapist like Ashleigh Wallace, Andrew was able to begin recovery after a hip replacement operation much quicker.
Case Study 3 - Our third case study, Libby, wasn’t sure whether the terrible pains in her head were migraines or not but their effects could be felt for days which is why she decided to try five element acupuncture based on fire, earth, metal, wood and water. Karen Byrne practises this old style Chinese acupuncture that looks at working at the root cause of a symptom according to which of the elements are out of balance.
Case Study 4 - The fourth item in the programme is acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Dr. Lily Hua Yu, a Chinese Medical Doctor, was able to combine these treatments to lessen the extremely painful rheumatoid arthritis suffered by her patient Christiane.
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 Introduction - Vox-pops from the case studies. Dr. Yehudi Gordon is a Consultant Obstetrician who has gained a reputation for taking a holistic approach to women’s health during pregnancy. Although it is safer to have a baby now than in the past he stresses that there are still gaps in conventional treatments which complementary medicine may help. He appears several times in the programme, introducing the benefits of the various treatments.
Case Study 1 - Our first case study is Purdy whohad unexplained infertility andturned to alternative therapies toget pregnant. One practitionerlooked at her nutrition andsuggested complex homeopathicremedies and after a year sheconceived. Subsequently shewent to another homeopath andhealth visitor, Kate Diamantopoul for her third and fourth pregnancies. Kate was able tohelp her with morning sickness,insomnia and exhaustion by usinghomeopathic remedies to rebalance the body both physically and emotionally.
Case Study 2 - Mothers-to-be Alisa, Saffron and Judith have found having yoga for pregnancy lessons with Alice Charlwood has given them the confidence to listen to their bodies. Yoga is a fantastic way to prepare for the birth of your baby as it allows the mother to feel comfortable with her body, relax and let go as well as help with the physical aches and pains through stretching and breathing.
Case Study 3 - Judy’s experience with pregnancy has been traumatic: her first child was breach and the second traverse. To overcome her fears for the birth of her third child, she has been going to self-hypnosis classes with Gowrie Motha. Gowrie believes that reducing fear is essential as when you have a fearless birth you also have a painless one.
Case Study 4 - Anna experienced painful sciatica during her first pregnancy as her baby was sitting on a nerve. When she went to a Aarti Shah, a McTimoney Chiropractor, Aarti discovered that she was walking wrong as well as had imbalances in her pelvis and lower back. After just a few treatments Anna felt a noticeable difference in her mobility and comfort and has been to Aarti with all three of her children.
Case Study 5 - Zita West is an acupuncturist and midwife who pioneered an acupuncture service within the NHS for pregnant women.
Jeujade first went to see her to try and conceive by regulating her periods and PMS. When she fell pregnant, Zita also helped her with the birth of her son using acupuncture and herbs.
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Introduction - Vox-pops from the case studies. Dr. Tim Evans, a GP who focuses on mothers and babies reminds us of the life-changing experience of having a child. Later on in the programme he describes the problems of sleep deprivation and depression in more detail.
Case Study 1 - We hear from Siew Yee Pang and her son, Clermont, who was pulled out of his mother by suction. The trauma left him unsettled and easily disturbed, resulting in sleepness nights for his parents. In desperation they turned to Beth Tyers, a flower essence practitioner and homeopath. The homeopathic remedies helped to heal the physical damage to his head while the flower essences addressed the emotional behaviour.
Case Study 2 - Sarah had a caesarean and her baby, Eleanor, went from calm to unhappy. Unsure what it was, Sarah tried various things before visiting the paediatric osteopath Stuart Korth. He diagnosed stresses in the base of the skull and neck causing indigestion and headaches. Using minimal force Stuart is able to realign the body, restoring proper motion between the parts. Stuart has also helped Meg and David’s son Angus. When he was a year old, he was diagnosed with slight brain damage and walks with a limp and has an arm that doesn’t work very well. He was three when Stuart first treated him and although he
can’t heal the damaged brain he is able to ensure freedom of movement between the parts of the brain and the rest of the body.
Case Study 3 - Baby Swim has been able to help Miles, born with Downs Syndrome. Desperate for Miles to have as full a life as possible, his mother Tracey found a swimming group that isn’t just fun but works with physical and mental development and safety.
Case Study 4 - According to Matthew Shrock, another osteopath, mothers always neglect themselves despite retained strain in their bodies after birth. Manipulation can help not just with the physical trauma but also can release emotions that have been stored in various tissues and muscles as cellular memory. The last case study, Caroline found that she was finally able to deal with the uncovered trauma created by her own mother dying during childbirth.
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 Introduction - Vox-pops from the case studies. Nick Avery, a GP and Homeopath, has taken an interest in the relationship between hormones and women’s health problems. He describes how difficult it is to treat hormone problems because even if you have a blood test
progesterone and oestrogen vary widely within the normal range.
Case Study 1 - We hear from Anne, who had been treated extensively with hormones by her doctor to try and combat painful and almost
continuous periods. As a trained nurse, she was concerned about the side effects and so decided to try reflexology. Her therapist Michael Edwards treated her for half an hour twice a week, mainly working on the endocrine system, until gradually Anne began to have light, pain-free periods within a 28-day cycle
Case Study 2 - Annette had been trying to have a baby for over a year before she was diagnosed as experiencing early menopause. She visited Beatriz Linhares, a medical herbalist, who looked at all aspects of her life and pinpointed problematic areas: an erratic lifestyle, stress, bad nutrition and unresolved trauma as well as prescribing herbs. After her periods returned, Annette was delighted to find herself unexpectedly pregnant!
Case Study 3 - Dr. Marilyn Glenville is a nutritionist who provides a natural alternative for people not wanting to go on HRT. She describes what happens during the menopause, and through the example of her case study, Mary, shows how important nutrition can be to manage the menopausal symptoms. Dr. Glenville also uses nutrition to prevent or limit associated problems, such as osteoporosis.
Case Study 4 - Scilla, however, approached the menopause another way under the supervision of zero balancing therapist, John Hamwee. John balances people’s energy to enable them to cope better with what life throws at them. By being in tune with your body and not fighting it and the symptoms it
produces, one is able to best be yourself and have the strength and capacity to deal with the root causes of a problem.
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Introduction - Vox-pops from the case studies. Dr. Ian Banks, Men’s Health Forum, introduces the programme by exploding the myth that men don’t care about their health and instead points to the way society does not expect men to discuss their health. Throughout the programme he introduces the different issues: stress, prostate health, exercise and maintaining your identity as you get older.
Case Study 1 - Graham was dragged off to yoga by his girlfriend – and got a lot more than he bargained for! Despite a slow start, he soon fell in love with the relaxed and healthy way yoga made him feel which in turn made him re-assess his stressful job working in the city. He decided to take a year off, went travelling and studied yoga around the world. Now he is back at work and teaching yoga and relaxation to his colleagues.
Case Study 2 - Randy, our second case study, decided he needed help to get into shape and so hired Marius Huysamer, a personal trainer, to help him get into shape. The regime Marius has set up for him is for an overall general level of health, both mental and physical, and allows Randy to healthily dissipate the stresses built up during the day and so decreasing the potential for getting ill.
Case Study 3 - Using clear, concise language, together with pictures, the therapist Max Tomlinson is able to describe the prostate gland, what it does and how prostate cancer develops / could be avoided. As a naturopath, Max uses herbs, nutrition, homeopathy and iridology in conjunction with orthodox medical advice to best help men look after their health.
Case Study 4 - The final item in the programme shows how complementary medicine can help those men who are going through some kind of change or stressful time in their life. Michael used to work for an investment bank but found that the stress of his work was taking over his life and directly affecting his health. We interview both his osteopath, Alex Milledge and the man who runs the health centre, Huw Griffiths, for a clearer understanding on how alternative therapies can bring back balance to your life.
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 Introduction - Vox-pops from the case studies. Our sleep expert, Dr. Chris Idzikowski, opens the programme by stressing that one of the main problems with insomnia is worrying about sleep and trying too hard to do something about it. He also outlines the dangers of sleeping pills as they may cause a bad sleeping pattern. During the programme he offers advice on how to break this cycle, whatever its cause.
Case Study 1 - Richard Adams, a medical herbalist, was able to help Gloria break such a cycle after she developed insomnia because of
painful back problems and the menopause. He used a range of individually selected herbs to address both the causes of the sleeplessness as well as help her body and mind fall back into their natural sleep pattern.
Case Study 2 - Our second therapy is meditation, described by the Buddhist nun and meditation teacher, Dorje Kandro. She explains what
meditation is, how you do it and outlines the importance of creating a space for yourself to relax and prepare for a good nights sleep!
Case Study 3 - Relaxation and a change of lifestyle is a vital part of Ayurvedic Medicine, as described by Dr. Mauroof Athique and his case study Jeremy who was having disturbed sleep due to stress and an over-active mind. Under the guidance of Dr. Athique he re- established balance between the three Ayurvedic ‘doshas’ which meant a detoxing and a change in diet and routine as well as oil massages.
Case Study 4 - Roy suffered from insomnia caused by two separate problems: jet lag and stress. However, Alasdair Burns, an aromatherapist was able to treat both effectively. Using essential oils in a variety of ways from massage to drops on your pillow at night, Alasdair was able to restore Roy’s sleeping routine – despite a hectic lifestyle.
Case Study 5 - The last item in the programme shows how a naturopathic approach to healing can help cure long-term sleeping disturbances. Karen was doing her final exams at school when she first started waking up in the middle of the night, dripping with sweat making her exhausted and grumpy in the morning. Late nights and bad eating habits while working as a model cemented this problem, which Max Tomlinson, using iridology, was able to diagnose as adrenal insufficiency and treat with a regime of diet, routine and exercise.
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 Introduction - Vox-pops from the case studies. Dr. Mosarah Ali, an integrated practitioner describes what a Migraine is and how it can be identified. Later on in the programme he explains how one can be caused by the displacement of the vertebrae as well as the other triggers: stress, sleep disturbances, over-exertion or geopathic stress (overhead cables etc). He is also the final practitioner.
Case Study 1 - Karen had stress / hereditary migraines since she was 18. When she tried magnet therapy with Lilius Curtain, she had been suffering on and off for three days. The magnets help to neutralise acidity as well as regulate the flow of blood to an area, increasing the oxygen levels and accelerating healing. Karen’s head ache just slipped away, and today she has some at home to prevent them from developing.
Case Study 2 - Claire’s migraines began to get really bad when she was about 0 and then worsened with each pregnancy. Doctors had informed her that they were probably hormone related, but when she went to see Nicholas Potter, an osteopath, he was able to diagnose various postural changes which were causing an adverse effect on her neck and upper mid back. His solution was not just a one-off treatment but rather, a series of processes to lengthen her muscles and change her posture in the long-term.
Case Study 3 - Our third case study, Libby, wasn’t sure whether the terrible pains in her head were migraines or not but their effects could be felt for days which is why she decided to try five element acupuncture based on fire, earth, metal, wood and water. Karen Byrne practises this old style Chinese acupuncture that looks at working at the root cause of a symptom according to which of the elements are out of balance.
Case Study 4 - The fourth treatment covered in the programme is the approach followed by Dr. Mosaraf Ali, an integrated practitioner to treat Liz whose migraines began following a series of injections. As her migraines were not typical (cyclical or hormone related) Dr. Ali’s holistic treatment ncludes lifestyle changes, nutrition, general massage and a specific neck massage to eliminate the headaches.
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Introduction - Vox-pops from the case studies. Dr. Ian Hyams works from Harley Street and is a specialist in Fatigue Disorders. In the course of the programme he uses high tech blood tests and brain scans to prove that there is a distinct physical abnormality of patients suffering from ME.
Case Study 1 - Mark couldn’t shake what seemed to be a heavy cold and after six months his ill-health remained undiagnosed. He tried several different complementary therapies and ended up seeing Vikki Young, a homeopath, who works on all five aspects of human experience. To discover the best thing for the body, Vikki uses a quantum machine which diagnoses the body’s chemical interaction with the environment (fungi, minerals) as well as more subtle information like concentration span.
Case Study 2 - A series of emotional trauma and abuse culminated in Eileen being unable to cope with day-to-day chores or process basic information. Aged 36, she got the flu and was then unable to get well and a blood test showed she had the Epstein Bar virus common with ME. When she lost her job she decided she had to get help and contacted Valerie Austin, a hypnotherapist. The programme shows her undergoing hypnosis.
Case Study 3 - Our final case study, Angela, had been teaching for almost twenty years when she decided to go to Australia for a much-deserved break. While there she got the flu and never quite recovered. Her senses became over-exaggerated and she eventually collapsed. At her wits end she took a totally different approach, practising Qi Gong and going to Tom Greenfield, a cranial sacral therapist, osteopath and naturopath. Using the gentle techniques of cranial sacral therapy, Tom was able to bring up and released hidden emotions that the ME had masked.
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 Introduction - Vox-pops from the case studies. Dr. Alan Watkins, Research Fellow Southampton University reminds us that depression is an emotional problem rather than one of thinking. Using a diagram he goes on to explain how the body’s physiology is
constructed and the role the hormones DHEA and Cortisol. Rather than avoiding depression, he says that it is in fact telling you something and the way to approach it is to learn a better response.
Case Study 1 - Changing the way his patient responds to situations was exactly what Avy Joseph, a clinical hypnotherapist and cognitive behavioural therapist, does. Colin believed he was a failure and his behaviour and feelings followed that belief leading to depression and problems with his
relationships. Using the two treatments in conjunction, Avy helped Colin confront his past and change the way he saw himself.
Case Study 2 - Our second case study, Lorraine, was suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder, which meant her depression got worse in winter. The colour therapist Alison Demarco is able to diagnose why someone is depressed by which colours they are attracted to and repelled by. She was also able to treat Lorraine using light and specific colour treatments – from drinking coloured water to wearing the right colour clothes.
Case Study 3 - The Traube family were suffering from stress-related depression when their daughter, Saskia, didn’t want to go to school and couldn’t sleep and so kept the whole family awake. When her mother took her to see Karin Mittiga, a reflexologist and flower remedy therapist she had no idea that the treatment would be so successful that soon the whole family would be taking part… after all, why treat only part of a problem?
Case Study 4 - Kevin was suicidal when he discovered The Journey, as founded by Brandon Bays, which is a way of delving down into yourself to find the root cause of your depression. By dropping down through the ‘layers’ of your psyche you are eventually able to confront the issue that is blocking your life while finding an unshakeable sense of self. It took Kevin just one session to finally rid himself of a depression which had hounded him for years
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Introduction - Vox-pops from the case studies. Dr. Lefever, Director of the Promis Recovery Centre and a recovering addict himself explodes the myth that all addicts are losers and instead describes addiction as a widespread problem ‘under recognised and under reported’.
He goes on to describe what addiction is and how it feels. He is the voice of authority throughout the programme, putting each therapy into context.
Case Study 1 - We hear from Katie who developed an addiction to cannabis over a number of years. ‘Everybody was using it, my friends, my parents’ and soon Katie was buying cannabis and smoking it her own. Initially, Katie went to see Vicky Young, a homeopath and shamanic practitioner because her stress levels were very high. Vicky discovered both physical and psychological reasons for Katie’s addiction and addressed those to aid her recovery. Katie is now
holding down two jobs and has just graduated from university.
Case Study 2 - Tatiana Wilson discovered that she had a wheat addiction when she went to see Dr Andrew Strigner, a hypnotherapist and
nutritionist. She loved bread and was always snacking on sandwiches or pasta, although her intolerance to wheat was causing her to gain weight and to feel tired. Dr. Strigner points out there is a link between addiction and intolerance to substances, and through self hypnosis, has helped Tatiana to kick her wheat habit!
Case Study 3 - The final case study in this programme is George Lang, who is a recovered alcohol and marijuana addict. He found help through acupuncture and qigong, with John Tindal, Chinese medical practitioner. Ear acupuncture treats the major organs used for detoxification like the liver and kidney, to assist in the process of withdrawal. Qi Gong is a Chinese system of healing exercises, which John has discovered, works very effectively in conjunction with acupuncture. George realised an important step on the road to recovery is that no one can help you but yourself. Since his recovery, he has developedgood relationships with his children and two ex-wives.
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Introduction - Vox-pops from the case studies. Dr. Ivan Walton, a Geriatrician and Consultant at Charing Cross Hospital, Medicine for the Elderly Department, describes what Osteoporosis is, what the symptoms are and, using X-rays, what an osteoporotic fracture looks like. Within the programme as a whole Dr. Walton also gives advice on how to prevent osteoporosis developing.
Case Study 1 - Mavis had already developed osteoporosis when she suffered a terrible fall, crushing three vertebrae in her spine. The pain and subsequent immobility meant that it was almost impossible for Mavis to recover. Fortunately Emma Gampell, a physiotherapist was able to use hydrotherapy (exercises in a heated pool) to help Mavis back on her feet. Although it can’t actually help the osteoporosis, the hydrotherapy pool provides a supportive environment for those who would otherwise be unable to exercise.
Case Study 2 - Our second case study, Joanna, has also already developed Osteoporosis but is strengthening her muscles as much as possible to protect her bones in case of a fall. Working together with the Pilates instructor, Trevor Blount, Joanna uses breathing, stretching and machines to make the trunk of her body both supple and powerful.
Case Study 3 - Suzannah Olivier is a nutritionist who works a lot with osteoporosis and preventative health. She gives detailed and accessible advice on what you, the audience, can do to build up your bones and maintain them before you start losing bone density during menopause and with age.
Case Study 4 - The fourth programme item also focuses on the importance of nutrition. Dr. Robert Jacobs, a naturopath, uses up-to-date blood tests and scans to tell exactly what state a patients bone density is in and then creates a personalised mineral and supplement diet for optimum results. This approach was able to prevent Giovanna from developing osteoporosis while going through the ‘danger period’ during menopause.
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 Introduction - Vox-pops from the case studies. Dr. Robert Jacobs, a Naturopath and cancer expert asks why is that we get particular types of cancer and the relevance of pollutants and free radicals. Later in the programme he uses a diagram to explain the chain of
events which need to happen before cancer can occur as part of the first case history.
Case Study 1 - Ted was experiencing problems with his prostate and yet, when he went to his GP, was told there was nothing to worry about. In frustration he went to a London specialist only to discover he was in the late stages of prostate cancer. He felt that the cancer was his body giving him a warning and so went to Dr. Robert Jacobs, naturopath, to both recover from the radiotherapy and to try and make sure he didn’t develop cancer again.
Case Study 2 - Our second case study, Joyce, also used complementary therapy as a way to help her body recover from the effects of chemotherapy following a mastectomy. Using vertical reflex therapy (reflexology while standing) alongside normal reflexology, Lynne Booth was able to speed up Joyce’s healing process – clearing scar tissue and returning mobility to her arm, allowing her to play her beloved tennis once more!
Case Study 3 - Helena had also developed breast cancer five years ago, and, when she asked her oncologist how she could make herself healthier, he suggested the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital. Here, Dr. Sosie Kassab uses homeopathic remedies to help cancer patients get back on track as well as lessen the side effects of their conventional treatments. The item also includes an interview with Sinead O’Hara, a homeopathic pharmacist, demonstrating how the remedies are made.
Case Study 4 - Anthroposophical Medicine is a an integrated approach to healing developed by Rudolf Steiner, taking into account not just the body but also the psychological and spiritual, allowing the patients space to defeat their fears. Therapies included are art and eurythmy (dance) and mistletoe treatments, including injections directly into cancer tumours. This is how Dr. Maurice Orange successfully treated the three tumours in Fran’s neck.
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Introduction - Vox-pops from the case studies. An expert, Mr Henry Crock, Hon. Senior Lecturer, Orthopaedics Hammersmith Hospital describes the workings of the spine and the problems affecting the back and why resulting pain happens.
Case Study 1 - We hear from a young man who while sleepwalking, falls down and injures his back. He seeks the help of leading Osteopath Nicholas Potter who demonstrates and tells us how he has treated Stuart.
Case Study 2 - Our second case study’s severe back pain started in 1981 when he fell out of a tree! He sought the treatment of a Bowen Therapist. This treatment has worked wonders for Rob. The programme films the therapist Fiona Meeks working on his back and legs.
Case Study 3 - Our third case study is a woman who at the age of 17 was knocked down by a fire engine, resulting in an artificial leg being fitted. Now aged 70 having lived an active and pain free life, she started having problems with her back. Harry Oldfield – tells and shows us how Electro-Crystal Therapy has relieved Elsie of her back and leg pain.
Case Study 4 - The fourth treatment covered in the programme is the Alexander Technique in water. Stephen Shaw an ex competitive swimmer, looked at the body in water and with the use of the Alexander technique developed a system that improves, strengthens and develops healthier backs. The case study we film, slipped a disk some fifteen years ago, she then sustained a compressed fracture of the lower thoracic spine. She needed to improve her posture and strengthen her back muscles. Steven’s method of swimming has resulted in greater realisation of body awareness, relaxation and an improvement to her back posture.
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