Another Day
Another day in the life of Ana, but her boyfriend, family and friends don’t know her real reality, even being part of it.
Another day in the life of Ana, but her boyfriend, family and friends don’t know her real reality, even being part of it.
Sweetie is a girl that lives in the Philippines. Her daily routine is to sit down in front of her computer and talk with men. Luckily, Sweetie is not real, it is a software created by a dutch foundation to hunt pedophiles. In this episode, filmed in Spain, Holland and the Philippines, Jon Sistiaga investigates the horrifying world of child pornography. We meet underaged webcam girls in the Philippines who, with their families support, fall victim to the Western demands for child pornography.
Villa Milagro – an isolated village in Florida – has a very particular census: all of its inhabitants have been prosecuted for sexual offenses, as its one of few places that meet sentencing requirements of being completely child-free. Jon Sistiaga enters their houses and discovers how the toughest laws in the world are applied to child abusers, and what kind of lives can they return to after concluding their sentences. A portrait emerges of a community united in shame and misery.
In this episode we visit Kawah Ijen´s active volcano in Indonesia to investigate the labour conditions that miners bear everyday in extracting its sulphur. In the mouth of the volcano labourers carry upon their backs over 70 kilos of sulphur blocks, double their own weight. We follow the trail of these men - suffering the worlds worse working conditions – in to ‘the gates of hell’.
In this episode we visit Kawah Ijen´s active volcano in Indonesia to investigate the labour conditions that miners bear everyday in extracting its sulphur. In the mouth of the volcano labourers carry upon their backs over 70 kilos of sulphur blocks, double their own weight. We follow the trail of these men - suffering the worlds worse working conditions – in to ‘the gates of hell’.
Blame Game investigates the murky world of global electronic waste disposal, where legal grey areas, a lack of investment in recycling, unscrupulous businesses and politicised application of the existing laws lead to wasted opportunities, environmental degradation and for the people of Agbogbloshie – hellish living conditions in a toxic dumping ground.
Blame Game investigates the murky world of global electronic waste disposal, where legal grey areas, a lack of investment in recycling, unscrupulous businesses and politicised application of the existing laws lead to wasted opportunities, environmental degradation and for the people of Agbogbloshie – hellish living conditions in a toxic dumping ground.
An Invisible Threat looks at the relationship between microwave technology and health, investigating the conflicts of interest among industry representatives, politicians, scientists and consumers that leave us unprotected to the effects of radiation.
An Invisible Threat looks at the relationship between microwave technology and health, investigating the conflicts of interest among industry representatives, politicians, scientists and consumers that leave us unprotected to the effects of radiation.
The revolutionary cure. In Cuba, they have more than 15 years researching a treatment based on a type of indigenous Scorpion venom, which is a great palliative for some types of cancer patients since the venom attacks the cancer cells. We will visit the facilities of the pharmaceutical company (Labiofam) that makes it, we'll go hunting the Scorpion with Cuban biologists, we sure the director of Labiofam, as well as doctors and Cuban patients and foreigners who had come from all over the world.
Six Middle-Aged women are learning to live with chronic pain and the associated symptoms of Fibromyalgia (FMS), but nothing compares to living with the shame that comes with this gender specific illness. In a general context of suspicion they live misdiagnosed, overmedicated and accused of exaggerating and faking their disease, but when they meet Dr. Palop and his team of humanist doctors things start to change.
Sparked by backlash to a neo-Nazi rally and a stream of strict anti-immigrant laws passing in the state of Arizona, a group of activists organizes to build Phoenix Allies for Community Health, a unique free clinic serving undocumented immigrants. The film follows their journey, delves into the heart and history of the clinic, and chronicles the poignant stories of undocumented patients as well as their courage and resilience.
Told through deeply personal stories in the trenches of the healthcare sector, “Birth Wars” chronicles a power struggle between doctors and midwives in Mexico about whose vision of childbirth should prevail.
Told through deeply personal stories in the trenches of the healthcare sector, “Birth Wars” chronicles a power struggle between doctors and midwives in Mexico about whose vision of childbirth should prevail.
Artists from the west side of Buenos Aires tell us about their lives connected to art, where they deal with topics as the neverending learning, the legacy of their masters, the influence of the neighbourhood, their similarites and differences, the economic difficulties of their artistic activities and the necesity of being appreciated. These are some of the subjects that build this particular view of a group of artists-neighbours from the west side of the city.
Hunting for Hedonia explores how the burgeoning technology of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) will impact human identity and our sense of self. DBS is a revolutionary tool in neuroscience and as a treatment it is crossing over from movement control in Parkinson's to alleviating mental illness.
Hunting for Hedonia explores how the burgeoning technology of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) will impact human identity and our sense of self. DBS is a revolutionary tool in neuroscience and as a treatment it is crossing over from movement control in Parkinson's to alleviating mental illness.
Deep In The Heart follows four patients, Lisa, Ted, Greg and Pat, as they deal with the emotional drama of major life-saving surgery. It’s an emotional story familiar to families up and down the country: skilled surgeons can fix bodies, but it’s up to the patients to make sure it doesn’t all go wrong again. All four face pressure from their families to come out of denial and face reality. Can they turn their lives around and quit the habits of a lifetime?
The first heart transplant conducted in 1967 was a breakthrough that would go on to save many lives. But those who get the organs are expected to have short lifespans. What can help in prolonging their lives? Amid the various challenges patients face, one man stands apart. Elmar Sprink completed a grueling triathlon two years after a heart transplant. What explains his exceptional health?
Blood saves lives – for a long time, this has been accepted as a matter of course. However, scandals around contaminated blood donations have made many people feel uncertain about it. To resolve the doubts, scientists are working on finding a way to produce secure, artificial blood. Pioneers experiment with lugworms and stem cells to make industrial blood production possible in the future.
Blood saves lives – for a long time, this has been accepted as a matter of course. However, scandals around contaminated blood donations have made many people feel uncertain about it. To resolve the doubts, scientists are working on finding a way to produce secure, artificial blood. Pioneers experiment with lugworms and stem cells to make industrial blood production possible in the future.
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.
Some people eat only fruit, some only meat, some only raw food, and some only at certain times of day. More and more people are obsessed with what they eat and in some cases this becomes a genuine illness.
More microorganisms live in and on our bodies than our bodies have cells. Bacteria, fungi and viruses form our microbiome and its condition is crucial to our health. Our “lodgers” are responsible for a large part of our immune defences, protect our skin and communicate with the brain, but above all, as what are known as “intestinal flora”, they facilitate our metabolism.
We are already able to control computers, use devices and move prostheses by thought alone. Thoughts have a major influence on our physical well-being and can bring about cures spontaneously. But what are thoughts? Just brain waves? Or are there serious indications that they are linked to more far-reaching forces? “The Power of Thoughts” is a fascinating journey into mankind’s inner world.
"Energy Drinks" looks at this booming marketing phenomenon and tests out what is actually behind the promises of the many manufacturers.
Eugénie, Melissa, Alicia, Laura, Sarah or Caroline live in France, Canada and the United States....They were 15, 17 or 20 years old, when they discovered that they were pregnant.They share a common fate: they had an abortion and made the choice to continue to live their lives despite what people said when they decided to terminate their pregnancy. Despite the difficulty of getting an appointment or finding a clinic. Despite the silence and the taboo.
Eugénie, Melissa, Alicia, Laura, Sarah or Caroline live in France, Canada and the United States....They were 15, 17 or 20 years old, when they discovered that they were pregnant.They share a common fate: they had an abortion and made the choice to continue to live their lives despite what people said when they decided to terminate their pregnancy. Despite the difficulty of getting an appointment or finding a clinic. Despite the silence and the taboo.
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 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.
The film presents the latest research into the subject of breast milk, shows what scientists are currently working on and asks which breast milk secrets will be revealed next.
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.