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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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SKIN – FROM THE TV
SERIES ‘THE ALTERNATIVE’ 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 discomfit. 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. |
ARTHRITUS – FROM THE TV
SERIES ‘THE ALTERNATIVE’ 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 |
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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 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 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 2 Arthritis can cause so much pain that sufferers are unable to exercise and lose muscle tone and mobility. 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 Jo’s daughter Holly was suffering from 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 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 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 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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