What's the Alternative? Episode Guide

Episode Guide

What's the Alternative?: Season 2 (2008)

• Season 2 Episode 26: Organic Clothing
• Season 2 Episode 25: Therapeutic Touch
• Season 2 Episode 24: Autism and the Special Carb Diet
• Season 2 Episode 23: Therapeutic Riding
• Season 2 Episode 22: Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
• Season 2 Episode 21: Pediatric Chiropractic Next on: Tuesday 5th January 11:00am EST - Veria
• Season 2 Episode 20: Creating the Work of Your Heart Next on: Monday 4th January 11:00am EST - Veria
• Season 2 Episode 19: Tai Chi Next on: Wednesday 6th January 11:00am EST - Veria
• Season 2 Episode 18: Mindfulness
• Season 2 Episode 17: The Labyrinth
• Season 2 Episode 16: Conscious Eating
• Season 2 Episode 15: Expressive Arts; Breast Cancer
• Season 2 Episode 14: Nutritional Supplements
• Season 2 Episode 13: Longevity

  A seven-step program may calm down the immune system and slow down the aging process.

• Season 2 Episode 12: Kripalu Dance
• Season 2 Episode 11: Yoga Ed
• Season 2 Episode 10: Fashion Feng Shui
• Season 2 Episode 9: Conscious Loving
• Season 2 Episode 8: Alexander Technique
• Season 2 Episode 7: Preventing Falls

  Reasons people fall; activities to increase balance, independence and energy.

• Season 2 Episode 6: NIA
• Season 2 Episode 5: Food for Pregnancy

  Healthy and naturally prepared foods; easily prepared recipes.

• Season 2 Episode 4: Emotional Sobriety
• Season 2 Episode 3: Iridology

  Alternative diagnostic method; diagnostic evaluation.

• Season 2 Episode 2: Writing and Chronic Illness

  Writing about chronic illness helps Leslie Simmons cope, understand and live with multiple sclerosis; writer workshop.

• Season 2 Episode 1: Baby Massage

What's the Alternative?: Season 1 (2007 - 2008)

• Season 1 Episode 26: Healing and Humor With Loretta LaRoche

  Humor may enhance health and healing; author Loretta LaRoche.

• Season 1 Episode 25: Feng Shui

  The design and set-up of a house may influence relationships, productivity, finances and overall well-being.

• Season 1 Episode 24: Humor and Healing With Loretta Laroche
• Season 1 Episode 24: The Third Age

  Longevity stressors.

  Next on: Tuesday 29th December 3:30pm EST - Veria
• Season 1 Episode 23: Pilates and Injuries

  Pilates.

  Next on: Monday 28th December 9:00am EST - Veria
• Season 1 Episode 22: Ayurvedic Medicine

  Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine from India that asserts that each person is unique and must follow dietary, exercise and lifestyle guidelines that suit his or her constitution.

  Next on: Sunday 27th December 10:00am EST - Veria
• Season 1 Episode 21: Overcoming Grief

  Handling the multiple losses that occur in a major disaster; helping people begin the grieving process.

  Next on: Sunday 27th December 5:00pm EST - Veria
• Season 1 Episode 20: Yoga Treatment for Insomnia

  Restorative yoga may help insomniacs fall asleep more easily and stay there; postures to calm the nervous system.

• Season 1 Episode 19: Home Birth Midwifery

  Home birth; labor and delivery.

  Next on: Tomorrow at 9:00am EST - Veria
• Season 1 Episode 18: Infertility With Ali Domar

  Stress reduction, cognitive exercises, acupuncture, massage, yoga and nutritional counseling may help infertile women.

• Season 1 Episode 17: EMDR (Therapy for PTSD)

  Treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder through a series of directed and sequential eye movements.

• Season 1 Episode 16: Herbal Medicine and Menopause

  Herbal medicine for menopause.

• Season 1 Episode 15: Network Spinal Analysis

  An unconventional technique is used by some chiropractors to facilitate a reduction of pain along with emotional release, psychological well-being and a higher state of health.

• Season 1 Episode 14: Natural Vision Improvement

  Holistic vision improvement; vision improvement exercises.

• Season 1 Episode 13: Dyslexia & ADD Therapy

  An exercise-based program aims to cure learning disabilities like dyslexia and ADD by strengthening the cerebellum.

• Season 1 Episode 12: Back Together for Couples

  Techniques couples can do together to minimize musculoskeletal pain.

• Season 1 Episode 11: Reducing Pre-Operative Anxiety

  A five-step program that includes relaxation and visualization techniques may reduce stress before an operation and speed-up recovery.

• Season 1 Episode 10: Chronic Illness & Functional Medicine

  Illness may be traced to imbalances in a handful of core systems in the body.

• Season 1 Episode 9: Reducing Household Toxins

  The safety of cleaning products; natural alternatives; tips to follow when shopping or using cleaning products; making non-toxic cleaners out of household staples.

• Season 1 Episode 8: Holistic Veterinary Care

  The differences between conventional and holistic veterinary care; pet diets.

• Season 1 Episode 7: Stress Reduction

  Changing reactions to the stress of everyday living.

• Season 1 Episode 6: Creating Balanced Families

  Parents can make simple adjustments to create more harmony and connection at home.

• Season 1 Episode 5: Macrobiotics & Cancer
• Season 1 Episode 4: Acupuncture

  Acupuncture may help depression.

• Season 1 Episode 3: Qigong

  Qigong, an ancient form of energy medicine practiced in China.

• Season 1 Episode 2: Naturopathic Baby

  Treating typical childhood illnesses; natural remedies for everyday childhood illnesses.

• Season 1 Episode 1: Anger Management

  How to manage heated emotions and develop ways of expressing them; 'anger-obics' workshop.

What's the Alternative?:

• Functional Medicine