| Over the past 20 years allergies have increased dramatically, affecting a large number of school-age children. Dr. David Smallbone, M.D., guides us through this program that looks at health problems associated with allergies. In Part 1, we meet Angela Duffy and her young daughter, Georgia, who originally was misdiagnosed as being lactose intolerant; however, Dr. June Butlin, Nutritionist and Kinesiologist, discovered Angela wasn't just allergic to certain foods, she also had a problem with her immune system, and took the necessary steps to help the young girl overcome her problems. In Part 2, we meet Mary Domange, who originally was told her daughter, Emily, had asthma and eczema and there was nothing more that could be done for her. Not accepting this, Mary went to Sherry White, a Homeopath, who treated Emily with Homeopathic remedies, and Hagar Basis, a Reflexologist, who provided Reflexology. 07DR CA 30 min. |
| Avy Joseph, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, guides us through this program that looks at the most common psychological disorder in children and teens today, anxiety. Here we learn that anxiety and fear are feelings and emotions we may have in response to danger, either real or perceived, and that anxiety is a part of our natural development. When a child or teen feels anxiety or fear, what's happening is they are learning to expand their comfort zone, preparing for life later on. In cases of extreme or sustained anxiety, the brain can respond with dramatic physical reactions. In Part 1, we meet teenager, Mary Issitt, and her mother, Judy, who discuss Mary's actual loss of vision due to school bullying. Linda Porter, a Remedy Therapist, explains the (Edward) Bach flower remedy system, and other therapies that helped Mary regain her sight. In Part 2, Shelley Zie discusses her young son Billy's panic attacks. Oran Kivity, who practices Japanese Acupuncture, uses non-insertive needle techniques on both the boy and his mother with successful results. In Part 3, we meet Diane Moore and her teenage son, Richard, who suffered with stuttering until he received help from Lynda Hudson, a Clinical Hypnotherapist. 07DR CA 30 min. |
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Dr. John Briffa, a Nutritional physician and best
selling author (Bodywise, Ultimate Health, and Natural Health for
Kids), begins by discussing the impact of diet on asthma; also how an
asthma patient's bronchial tubes constrict, making it difficult for the
sufferer to breath out. In Part 1, we meet Jo Manuel, a Yoga teacher,
and see how yoga has been shown to help asthmatics. Dr. Briffa describes
three types of drugs used to control asthma: bronchial dilators, histamine
reducers, and steroids; then, as an alternative to steroids, Alastair
Rattray, offers Bowen therapy to Judith Harris's asthmatic daughter,
Isabel; also Lilian Curtin provides Magnet and Electronic Gem Therapy
to Angela Hart's asthmatic son, Jacob. In Part 2, Dr. Briffa explains that
pets, pollution and certain fatty acids can also trigger asthma. We meet
Trisha McCarthy and her daughter, Danniella, who met Hilery Dorrian,
a Homeopath who provided a Homeopathic alternative over steroids. 07DR CA
30 min. Associated Program: Asthma: The Latest in Asthma Research |
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Paul Shattock, Director of Autism Research Unit at
Sunderland University, guides us through this program on Autism Spectrum
Disorders. In Part 1, we meet Jacqui Jackson and her 13-year-old son, Luke,
who has tackled a mild form of autism, known as Asperger Syndrome, through
changes in diet. In Part 2, we meet Noor Sacoor and her son, Aleem, who has
a more severe Autism Spectrum Disorder that has been helped through
osteopathic therapies used by Matthew Schrock, an Osteopath. Next we
meet Kerry Crouch, her autistic son, Tom, and Claire Heath, a
Homeopath, who uses homeopathic therapies to help Tom overcome fears and
express his feelings. 07DR CA 30 min. Associated Programs: Autism: Far Away Eyes and My Son Jack: Diagnosis - Autism |
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"Recommended. This program is recommended for parents,
teachers and others who wish to consider alternative treatments for children
who have ADHD or other behavioral disorders." -EMRO Review Dr. Brian McDonough, a specialist in Nutritional Medicine, guides us through this program on new discoveries regarding behavioral problems in children He explains ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, how symptoms include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity; also how sugar can affect hyperactivity. In Part 1, we meet a mother and her teenage son who, after being diagnosed by Dr. McDonough, changed his diet and today no longer needs Ritalin to control his ADHD. In Part 2, we meet another mother and her son, whose vitamin deficiency prompted some of his behavioral problems, which Dr. McDonough addresses; then Matthew Schrock, an Osteopath and Kinesiologist, uses Kinesiology to help the boy. Next we meet a father and mother whose son cannot increase his Ritalin dosage. Fortunately, his AHDH is helped via therapy from Bob Allen, a Developmental Therapist. 07DR CA 30 min. |
| Dr. Stuart Korth, a Pediatric Osteopath, explains that birth trauma is assessed with the Apgar score, which is an index of a child's alertness and color at birth. In Part 1, we meet Pippa Hoyer-Millar, and her daughter, Minty, who has Cerebral Palsy, which we learn can be caused at anytime by any assault on the brain that reduces its blood supply, and that symptoms may vary from mild to severe. We follow Minty's progress at Advance, a Cerebral Palsy charitable clinic, and hear from its directors, Linda Scotson and Leonid Bluym. In Part 2, Dr. Korth describes osteopathy; then we meet Jane Horn, her new baby, Jed, who experienced distress during his birth, and Dr. Martin Bowles, a Pediatric Osteopath, who explains the procedures used to relieve Jed's tension and possible trauma. Next we meet Caroline Hallett and her daughter Holly, who was born six months premature and learn from Dr. Gabriella Colangello, a Pediatric Osteopath, about a method of touch that improves blood circulation in babies. 07DR CA 30 min. |
| Dr. Gill Jenkins, M.D, explains how a cold is a viral infection of the nasal passages of the nose and throat, and how antibiotics don't work on colds and coughs. In Part 1, we meet Anita Bourne who explored Homeopathic remedies for her daughter Amelia's infected lungs with Tricia Allen, a Homeopath. In Part 2, we meet Jan Pervivolas and her son, Lucas who suffers from croup, a respiratory illness. Ann Bradford, a traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, treats Lucas and explains the different techniques and the ancient arts of Chinese medicine; also she discusses electro-acupuncture for children. Next, we learn how Lorraine Rathbone's son, Joel, has serious earaches. In lieu of a series of conventional medicines, she opted for color-puncture therapy with Angelika Hockadel. 07DR CA 30 min. |
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"Recommended. The overall tone of the program is positive
and hopeful, and should be appealing to parents and lay people. The program
offers plenty of comments from parents and children in addition to those of
the experts; the therapists' discussions are not too technical and their
commitment to the children they treat is evident." -EMRO Review Educational Psychologist Patricia Rouse guides us through this program on Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. We learn that Dyslexia is a learning disability, specifically in reading and spelling, while children with Dyspraxia have difficulty being in space, holding a pencil; also math skills and sport skills are affected. In Part 1, we meet Hilary Groves, her daughter Melissa, who has dyslexia, and Gillian Hindshaw, a Brain Gym Consultant and Instructor, who explains the benefits of and exercises involved with educational kinesiology. In Part 2, we meet Charlotte MacCaw, her son, Alexander, and Jessica Lough, a Neuro Development Therapist, whose behavioral therapy is helping the boy with his Dyspraxia. Next we meet Marla Coutts, her son, Elyas, and Pauline Allen, an Auditory Integration and Syntonics Practitioner, who uses sound and light remedies to help the boy with his Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. 07DR CA 30 min. |
| Dr. Peter Mansfield, M.D., guides viewers through this program that examines the on-going debate, to vaccinate or not. He explains what vaccines are, what the pros and cons are, and that the idea of a vaccine is to imitate the disease in such a way that a child gets the protection without real-life exposure. In Part 1, we meet Myfanwy Foster, whose second daughter, Perditer, ended up having Whooping Cough after being routinely vaccinated. Christina Head, a Homeopath, studied the girl's family history and using various Homeopathic remedies help the child overcome this problem. In Part 2, we learn Georgina, Mrs. Foster's oldest daughter, who too was vaccinated for Whooping Cough, also came down with the cough; then her baby son, Horatio, who was not vaccinated, also came down with Whooping Cough. Fortunately, antibiotics, and a Homeopathic remedy administrated by Ms. Head, helped the children. 07DR CA 30 min. |
| Dr. Wynnie Chan, a Nutritionist and best selling author (Food and Diet Counter), guides us through this program that looks at weight and obesity. Health professionals are increasingly concerned about the problem of obesity, not only because of physical problems involved, but also for emotional problems as well. In Part 1, we meet Susan Astbury and her pre-teenage son, Rollo, who is teased and bullied in school because of his weight problem. Max Tomlinson, a Naturopath, takes us through all the steps of proper nutrition he uses to help Rollo overcome his unhealthy eating habits. In Part 2, we meet Nicola Taal, her son, William, and Diana Wright, a Clinical Nutritionist, who helps guide the boy to healthier eating by limiting sugar and preservatives in his diet. Next we meet Gill Glark, the Head Teacher, and students, Tarik Minogue and Rebecca Hamett, of the Green Acres School, where physical activities and healthy eating are promoted daily. 07DR CA 30 min. |