This crazy dream belongs to a man who almost lost his mind, and who, having recovered from his own illness, has devoted himself to helping the poorest of Africa’s sick: the insane.In the big cities of Africa, the mentally ill can be seen wandering the streets, yelling and shouting, often completely naked and feeding here and there on waste. In the countryside, their helpless families respond by chaining them to trees, so that they cannot leave, hurt anyone or disappear.
This crazy dream belongs to a man who almost lost his mind, and who, having recovered from his own illness, has devoted himself to helping the poorest of Africa’s sick: the insane.In the big cities of Africa, the mentally ill can be seen wandering the streets, yelling and shouting, often completely naked and feeding here and there on waste. In the countryside, their helpless families respond by chaining them to trees, so that they cannot leave, hurt anyone or disappear.
This crazy dream belongs to a man who almost lost his mind, and who, having recovered from his own illness, has devoted himself to helping the poorest of Africa’s sick: the insane.In the big cities of Africa, the mentally ill can be seen wandering the streets, yelling and shouting, often completely naked and feeding here and there on waste. In the countryside, their helpless families respond by chaining them to trees, so that they cannot leave, hurt anyone or disappear.
We often pay little attention to the plants in our surroundings, but long before the invention of modern medicine; it was the only thing that could prevent you from dying because of a nasty disease or a wound. And still today up to 60% of the world population still rely on what we call “Folk Medicine”. In this episode we will follow men and women who are doctors and traditional healers helping their community by collecting the right plants for the right needs of their patients and naimals too!
We explore Guillian Barre Syndrome, a rare condition where our muscles find it difficult to connect to our brain which causes paralysis or even death if untreated. What we thing about we bring about. We chat to international New York Times, best seller Mike Dooley about how to apply the law of attraction in our lives. Milk teeth assist in the child’s early physical, social and emotional development. We explore how to care for our children’s milk teeth.
How to read your blood tests and understanding the difference between normal and optimal results. Also, tummy fat that is difficult to shed might be the result of metabolic syndrome. We look at an integrative approach to treating metabolic syndrome that may lead to a smaller waist line. We also look at identifying triggers that may lead to depression so that you can stop them early. We make better life decisions by applying our mind, heart and gut feel at the same time.
We look at the human body’s amazing self-healing properties that are designed to protect the body against diseases; A natural and integrative treatment approach can change the chemical imbalance in the brain that causes depression; We look into a natural form of birth control without any of the harmful physical and emotional side effects; Adrenal fatigue is a stress-related condition that often causes symptoms like body ache, sleep disturbances and digestive problems.
This week Stacey gets the ins and outs on cholesterol, finds out how to relieve negative emotions and she explores why more people turn to electromagnetic stimulation for their weekly fitness regime.
This week on Real Health we get a 12-step guide to wholesome nutrition, we explore message therapy that heals on cellular level and we find out how to raise emotional intelligent children.
Put yourself on a joy diet; heal chronic diseases by removing stress, and what is mindful eating. These are just some of this week’s topics on Real Health.
This week Stacey finds out how to change your genetic disposition, how to eat healthy on a budget and we explore the connection between trauma and the immune system.
This week Stacey and her guests chat about the myths, facts and different treatment options for cellulite.
This week on Real Health… Menopause symptoms may include hot flushes, weight gain and insomnia, but simple lifestyle changes can alleviate these symptoms. A life coach explains how to change our poverty belief system to that of a wealth belief system. Bigorexia is a condition that causes people, and predominantly men, to constantly obsess about being too small or underweight, while actually, they have large muscle mass. We explore the cause of this body Dysmorphic disorder.
We look at how living healthy can improve your changes of surviving breast cancer. Not being able to forgive may be the cause of many of life’s problems. It can even cause disease in our bodies. We explore how to forgive those who have harmed us. Binge Eating is consuming abnormal amounts of food while feeling unable to stop. We look at how to treat this eating disorder. Between 60-80% of our immune system is situated in our gut. We look at ways to boost our digestive health.
Our level of self-esteem determines how well we get on with collegues and how quickly we’re in line for a promotion. We explore how to improve our self-esteem in the workplace. We get spiritual advice on how to experience abundance in all areas of our lives. We find out how to re-programme your mind to rid yourself from limiting believes in a therapy called Access Bars.
We look at how to treat parasitic infections that may be responsible for conditions, like diarrhoea, joint pain and immune dysfunction, to name a few. We chat to a spiritual advisor who uses her psychic and clairvoyant abilities to assist her clients. We empower moms-to-be about their birthing rights and that for the benefit of mom and baby, a c-section should really be the last resort. And, we explore the physical, emotional and spiritual health benefits of yoga.
This week Stacey finds out what causes chronic fatigue syndrome, how to get out of an abusive relationship and why the liver is such an important organ.
This week on Real Health we aim to put the sparkle back into romantic relationships as our relationship experts shares the fundamentals of a healthy relationship.
This week Real Health explores holistic dentistry and how a visit to the dentist can be a completely different experience. We also find out what our tongue says about our overall health.
This week Real Health explores what are some of the major risk factors associated with suffering a stroke and we look at how to prevent and treat a stroke holistically.
This week Real Health explores how we can use simple to implement meditation practices to prevent and minimize the risk of suffering chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.
A dysfunctional thyroid is the start of many health related problems. This week Real Health looks at how to treat the thyroid from a holistic point of view.
Research is linking practically everything that goes wrong in our bodies to an unhealthy gut. This week Real Health explores how a healthy gut can rid you from almost any disease and illness.
Our natural collagen production decrease as we age which leads to ageing, poor bone density and joints. This week Real Health looks at the importance of collagen health.
This week Real Health looks at how we can treat and manage skin conditions like psoriasis, acne and eczema from the inside out through a holistic health approach.
This week Real Health explores a variety of different mind/body/spirit healing modalities. We look at everything from traditional Chinese practices to transformational healing.
This week Real Health aims to answer all those medical questions that men are too embarrassed to ask their healthcare practitioners.
This week Real Health looks at how to holistically ease the symptoms of menopause and how woman can embrace this beautiful transition in their lives.
This week Real Health looks at how to mange negative thoughts, self-limiting beliefs, phobias and much more through neuro linguistic programming.
This week Real Health looks at the holistic approach to prevent and treat osteoporosis. We explore the lifestyle causes, easy-to-prepare high calcium meals and what type of exercises to do for strong bone density.
In this episode of Real Health – we explore the concept of Work Life Balance which has now evolved to what has be termed Work Life Integration. We discuss the importance of getting this balanced integration to your holistic health.
You can’t stop ageing altogether but you definitely can make the journey a little smoother and it doesn’t always have to cost a fortune. On this episode of Real Health we explore what causes us to age, different ways of slowing down or prolonging the ageing process when it comes to our hilistic health.
There’s been a rise of Autoimmune diseases over the past few years but what exactly is an autoimmune condition and can it be cured? How can it be managed and even prevented? We tackle these questions and many more on this episode of Real Health
On this episode of Real Health: We discuss what it means to living an organic lifestyle and also the benefit it has on our overall health. Our guests in studio share their stories on how they’ve gone about living organic and and going green and they also share small steps that on e can take in mmaking a transition to living a healthier organic lifestyle
This episode of Real Health is all about skincare. We discuss factors that affect the health the skin; we find out how to treat certain conditions such dry skin and acne. Our expert guests also share their insights on caring for the skin.
On this episode of Real Health we look at what causes a leaky gut, the symptoms to look out for and how to go about healing a leaky gut. Our panel of experts share their opinion measures that can be taken to ensure good gut health.
This week’s episode of Real Health is especially for the expecting moms. We’ll chat about the nutrients that your body and your baby needs, different natural birthing options, the do’s and don’ts of exercising while pregnant and how to beat those pregnancy blues.
It’s probably arguably one of, if not the world’s most hottest health topics especially in the past twenty years – Weightloss. We look at why we struggle to lose weight, how we can go about losing weight safely and with lasting results. We also explore the effectiveness of diets and why an active lifestyle is beneficial to maintaining a healthy weight.
On this episode of Real Health– we focus on teenage health – we look at how both parent and teen can better communicate and understand each other; we also discuss nutrition, weight issues, skin care and coping strategies for teens.
Today’s episode focuses’ on making wise and informed food choices when out shopping, understanding the food labels and the ingredients they contain. We also discuss the benefits of eating a balanced diet that provides good nutrition and changing our mindsets.
Having a desire for something sweet is a craving, eating an entire bag of sweets is a loss of control. Something characterised as a food addiction. So in today’s episode we unpack food cravings and addictions and provide you with valuable tips to overcoming
Having a desire for something sweet is a craving, eating an entire bag of sweets is a loss of control. Something characterised as a food addiction. So in today’s episode we unpack food cravings and addictions and provide you with valuable tips to overcoming
It’s considered one of the most common physical complaints in the world affecting 8 out of 10 people and is one of the most important factors in time lost from work.On today’s episode we talk about back pain and developing the correct posture to ensure that we either prevent it or minimise it.
It’s considered one of the most common physical complaints in the world affecting 8 out of 10 people and is one of the most important factors in time lost from work.On today’s episode we talk about back pain and developing the correct posture to ensure that we either prevent it or minimise it.
On today’s show – we take a look at a very controversial topic: the Alkalinity and Acidity of the body. Does acidity really lead to disease? Our expert guests will help us bust some of the myths surrounding this complex topic! We also have a detox juice to help keep your bod’s PH in balance.
On today’s show – we take a look at a very controversial topic: the Alkalinity and Acidity of the body. Does acidity really lead to disease? Our expert guests will help us bust some of the myths surrounding this complex topic! We also have a detox juice to help keep your bod’s PH in balance.
Even if you do everything right—eat right, exercise, get adequate sleep, and keep stress levels down—do you still need vitamins and supplements for good health? We answer that question and more today on Real Health.
Even if you do everything right—eat right, exercise, get adequate sleep, and keep stress levels down—do you still need vitamins and supplements for good health? We answer that question and more today on Real Health.
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act and it also determines how we respond to stress. We investigate how it influences our weight-loss efforts and leading nutritional expert, Patrick Holford, shares his thoughts on optimum nutrition for the mind.
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act and it also determines how we respond to stress. We investigate how it influences our weight-loss efforts and leading nutritional expert, Patrick Holford, shares his thoughts on optimum nutrition for the mind.
This episode looks at the impact of inflammation on our overall health .While low levels of inflammation are actually needed by the body to prevent injury and trigger a healing response, chronic inflammation can result in a number of conditions and diseases. We look at ways of treating inflammation natural as well as lifestyle changes that can be adopted to minimize inflammation.
This episode looks at the impact of inflammation on our overall health .While low levels of inflammation are actually needed by the body to prevent injury and trigger a healing response, chronic inflammation can result in a number of conditions and diseases. We look at ways of treating inflammation natural as well as lifestyle changes that can be adopted to minimize inflammation.
We explore what the immune system is and how it affects our health holistically. Our expert guests share their knowledge on how we can go about boosting our immunity and some of the lifestyle habits we can adopt to ensure a strong and resilient immune system. We also show you a recipe to boost your immune system this winter.
We explore what the immune system is and how it affects our health holistically. Our expert guests share their knowledge on how we can go about boosting our immunity and some of the lifestyle habits we can adopt to ensure a strong and resilient immune system. We also show you a recipe to boost your immune system this winter.
On this episode of Real Health- we look at the issues affecting women’s holistic health and wellbeing – from emotions, hormones relationships, image and lifestyle. Our experts also share tips on how women can keep their health at optimum.
On this episode of Real Health- we look at the issues affecting women’s holistic health and wellbeing – from emotions, hormones relationships, image and lifestyle. Our experts also share tips on how women can keep their health at optimum.
Adrenal Fatigue affects large group of the population but very few actually understand what it really is. On this episode of Real health, we look at the symptoms of Adrenal fatigue, find out the root cause and explore alternative treatments that can be employed.
Adrenal Fatigue affects large group of the population but very few actually understand what it really is. On this episode of Real health, we look at the symptoms of Adrenal fatigue, find out the root cause and explore alternative treatments that can be employed.
Hormones are vital chemical messengers that are responsible various functions in the body. So what happens when then are out of balance and not performing accordingly? Our expert guests share all there is to know when it comes to hormones and the impact they have to your overall health.
Hormones are vital chemical messengers that are responsible various functions in the body. So what happens when then are out of balance and not performing accordingly? Our expert guests share all there is to know when it comes to hormones and the impact they have to your overall health.
Modern day life has constantly put us under immense stress. On this episode of Real Health, we take a closer look at the impact of stress on the body mind and soul. Our experts share some solutions and strategies for better stress management.
Modern day life has constantly put us under immense stress. On this episode of Real Health, we take a closer look at the impact of stress on the body mind and soul. Our experts share some solutions and strategies for better stress management.
Today’s show is all about hair care. We discuss ways of looking after your scalp and hair naturally; we find out what factors influence hair health, as well as what causes balding. Our experts will also share hints and tips on how to maintain beautiful hair.
Today’s show is all about hair care. We discuss ways of looking after your scalp and hair naturally; we find out what factors influence hair health, as well as what causes balding. Our experts will also share hints and tips on how to maintain beautiful hair.
In this new revealing series, a team of doctors and medical professionals will visit a number of households, to assess their lifestyle and implement new healthy way of life habits that can drastically alter their health for the better. The ‘Doctor in the House’ team includes Dr. Nina Byrnes, Dr. Sinead Beirne and Professor Niall Moyna.
In this new revealing series, a team of doctors and medical professionals will visit a number of households, to assess their lifestyle and implement new healthy way of life habits that can drastically alter their health for the better. The ‘Doctor in the House’ team includes Dr. Nina Byrnes, Dr. Sinead Beirne and Professor Niall Moyna.
In this new revealing series, a team of doctors and medical professionals will visit a number of households, to assess their lifestyle and implement new healthy way of life habits that can drastically alter their health for the better. The ‘Doctor in the House’ team includes Dr. Nina Byrnes, Dr. Sinead Beirne and Professor Niall Moyna.
In this new revealing series, a team of doctors and medical professionals will visit a number of households, to assess their lifestyle and implement new healthy way of life habits that can drastically alter their health for the better. The ‘Doctor in the House’ team includes Dr. Nina Byrnes, Dr. Sinead Beirne and Professor Niall Moyna.
In this new revealing series, a team of doctors and medical professionals will visit a number of households, to assess their lifestyle and implement new healthy way of life habits that can drastically alter their health for the better. The ‘Doctor in the House’ team includes Dr. Nina Byrnes, Dr. Sinead Beirne and Professor Niall Moyna.
In this new revealing series, a team of doctors and medical professionals will visit a number of households, to assess their lifestyle and implement new healthy way of life habits that can drastically alter their health for the better. The ‘Doctor in the House’ team includes Dr. Nina Byrnes, Dr. Sinead Beirne and Professor Niall Moyna.
The Briggs family take zero exercise – and it shows. Obesity, hip conditions and lazy bowels are all on this week’s agenda for the Doctors In The House.
Between them the Colgan family have a myriad of heath issues – cholesterol, blood pressure, acid reflux, heart conditions, psoriasis, hernias and trapped nerves – can the doctors help them live longer, healthier lives?
Geraldine Haskins (54) and her daughter Amanda (30) live in Clondalkin. Both are obese, Amanda morbidly so and really needs to turn her life around.
The O Reilly family from Ballymun have a huge range of lifestyle and medical challenges. If they continue to ignore them they will be in serious trouble.
The Ghazanfar Family have had a very difficult journey over the last few years. Dad Atif has Ulcerative Colitis. He is hoping to find a better way to manage his condition.
The McKeever Family are in a downward health spiral and desperately need to get their lifestyles under control.
The modern biographical story of Stanislaw Burzynski, MD, PhD who discovered an innovative patent-protected cancer therapy currently enrolled in FDA clinical trials. This story sheds light on the current regulatory and industry roadblocks preventing these life-saving medications from reaching the market as of 2016.
The modern biographical story of Stanislaw Burzynski, MD, PhD who discovered an innovative patent-protected cancer therapy currently enrolled in FDA clinical trials. This story sheds light on the current regulatory and industry roadblocks preventing these life-saving medications from reaching the market as of 2016.
For anyone who has experienced a debilitating migraine headache, this condition is no mystery. But for the rest of the world, it’s one of the least funded, least understood, and most confounding chronic conditions. The Migraine Solution unravels the mystery and debunks the myths, looking toward a world without migraines.
For anyone who has experienced a debilitating migraine headache, this condition is no mystery. But for the rest of the world, it’s one of the least funded, least understood, and most confounding chronic conditions. The Migraine Solution unravels the mystery and debunks the myths, looking toward a world without migraines.
We are in a crisis: While Canada consistently has one of the worst organ donor rates in the Western world, its hospitals are overcrowded with patients who desperately need an organ transplant. And within Canada, Alberta is the province with the lowest donor rates. 40 per cent of patients die while waiting for an organ. Strongly character driven, the one-hour documentary «The Ward» features the work of the nurses, surgeons and physicians at the University Hospital in Edmonton.
We are in a crisis: While Canada consistently has one of the worst organ donor rates in the Western world, its hospitals are overcrowded with patients who desperately need an organ transplant. And within Canada, Alberta is the province with the lowest donor rates. 40 per cent of patients die while waiting for an organ. Strongly character driven, the one-hour documentary «The Ward» features the work of the nurses, surgeons and physicians at the University Hospital in Edmonton.
Vaccines are widely regarded as one of the greatest achieves of modern medicine and save millions of lives every year. But there are an increasing number of families who decide, for one reason or another, not to vaccinate their children. As a result, diseases that were almost eradicated in the developed countries are returning. We hear from various families that are against vaccination. Some of them believe in natural and alternative medicines, others don’t believe that vaccines are safe.
Vaccines are widely regarded as one of the greatest achieves of modern medicine and save millions of lives every year. But there are an increasing number of families who decide, for one reason or another, not to vaccinate their children. As a result, diseases that were almost eradicated in the developed countries are returning. We hear from various families that are against vaccination. Some of them believe in natural and alternative medicines, others don’t believe that vaccines are safe.
For years antibiotics have been misused to treat both humans and animals for minor illnesses. Careless overprescription has led to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. By 2050 these "superbugs" could cause more deaths than cancer. Meanwhile research into new antibiotics is limited, considered unprofitable. Doctors and scientists fear that this combination of factors will create a "perfect storm”.
For years antibiotics have been misused to treat both humans and animals for minor illnesses. Careless overprescription has led to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. By 2050 these "superbugs" could cause more deaths than cancer. Meanwhile research into new antibiotics is limited, considered unprofitable. Doctors and scientists fear that this combination of factors will create a "perfect storm”.
Breast cancer kills. But are blanket screening programmes that screen all women, rather than those with symptoms, doing more harm than good? Controversially, studies into the effects of these programmes show they do not reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer. Healthy women are receiving unnecessary diagnoses of pre-cancerous conditions that are unlikely to develop and many are harmed by unnecessary treatment. We follow four women around the world facing the fear of cancer.
Breast cancer kills. But are blanket screening programmes that screen all women, rather than those with symptoms, doing more harm than good? Controversially, studies into the effects of these programmes show they do not reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer. Healthy women are receiving unnecessary diagnoses of pre-cancerous conditions that are unlikely to develop and many are harmed by unnecessary treatment. We follow four women around the world facing the fear of cancer.
About 6.5 million bats have died in the last six years in North America. A disease is driving the Little Brown Bats to extinction and causes mass mortalities among other bat species. The epidemic is still a riddle, but bat-experts piece together information like criminal investigators. The ingenuity of the scientists is captured through astonishing experiments and groundbreaking technology in an effort to understand this mysterious disease and learn more about this common yet unknown animal.
As the world begins to wake up to the dangers and the damage caused by pollution, the pressure to become more environmentally responsible increases. In India, environmentalists are calling for action to stop the Taj Mahal from turning yellow from the effects of pollution. A New York University study has indicated that living in a city with high levels of air pollution can be as hazardous to your health as living with a smoker and inhaling second hand smoke.
