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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. Case Study 2 – Our second therapy is meditation. Case Study 3 – Relaxation and a change of lifestyle Case Study 4 – Roy suffered from insomnia caused by two separate problems: jet lag and stress. Case Study 5 – The last item in the programme shows how a naturopathic approach to healing can help.

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. Case Study 2 – Mothers-to-be Alisa, Saffron and Judith Case Study 3 – Judy’s experience with pregnancy has been traumatic: Case Study 4 – Anna experienced painful sciatica. Case Study 5 – Zita West is an acupuncturist and midwife who pioneered an acupuncture service.

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. Case Study 2 – Our second case study, Joyce, also used complementary therapy. Case Study 3 – Helena had also developed breast cancer five years ago. Case Study 4 – Anthroposophical Medicine.

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. Case Study 2 – Claire’s migraines began to get really bad when she was young. Case Study 3 – Our third case study, Libby, wasn’t sure whether the terrible pains in her head were migraines Case Study 4 – Holistic treatment.

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. 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. 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.