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Titles in the series: Skin / Arthritis Preparing for Birth / Mother & Child Women’s Health / Men’s Health Insomnia / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME) Depression / Addiction Multiple Sclerosis / Osteoporosis Cancer Back Pain/ Migraine |
The series was produced by B-Line Productions for Discovery Health. |
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OSTEOPOROSIS –
FROM THE TV SERIES ‘THE ALTERNATIVE’ 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. |
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS –
FROM THE TV SERIES ‘THE ALTERNATIVE’ Introduction Vox-pops from the case studies. |
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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 1
We first hear from Susie Cornell, a nutritionist and physical therapist who both suffers from Multiple Sclerosis herself and has pioneered a combination of nutrition and specialist exercises to manage the condition. She describes her own experience of MS during the 1980’s when there was pitifully little treatment or information about it. One of the people she has treated at her MS centre in Chelmsford was Alan who demonstrates the physical and nutritional assessment (including the use of a vega machine to diagnose mineral and vitamin deficiencies) and some of the exercises that help. |
| 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 2 Marianne has had mild MS for about thirteen years and has tried several different complementary therapies. However she has found that the Bowen Technique with Katherine Ashby is able to help with both her physical pain and when she feels down. As this unique treatment is so gentle it is a brilliant therapy for people who want space to heal and think. |
| 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 3 Our last case study is Joan who is using a combination of Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) and Shiatsu as a means of managing her MS. HBO entails breathing through an oxygen mask whilst locked in a pressurised chamber as it forces oxygen into parts of the body that normal breathing doesn’t reach. Joan has been doing this once a week for over a decade as it ‘sets her up for the weekend’ but last September decided to try Shiatsu with Peter Hewitt. Using the Oriental approach to diagnose her health status and finger pressure along the meridian lines of the body, Peter has been able to help Joan with her mobility and energy levels. |
| 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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