Food Allergy War, The

Synopsis

Looks into the claims of a group of American ecologists who believe that they can find the causes of common food allergies - which are held responsible for migraine, eczema, fatigue, depression, joint pains, heart palpitations and bowel disease - and consequently their cures. Shows how the concept of food allergy has developed since the 1950s and examines current research to see whether it vindicates the claims of the clinical ecologists. Notes that many chronic complaints may have simple causes and cures, and looks at the politics of medical research, showing just how difficult it can be to get new ideas accepted when they challenge the existing system. Notes the efficacy of some possible cures such as neutralisation therapy, a form of immunotherapy first developed by clinical ecologists.

Series

Horizon, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min.

Year of production

1985

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £99.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

allergies; medical research

Production Company

Name

BBC Television

Distributor

Name

BBC Active Video for Learning - now BBC Learning

Contact

Carolina Fernandez Jeremy Wilcox (CF - for educational enquiries JW - channel sales manager)

Email

BBCStudiosLearning@bbc.com

Web

https://www.bbcstudioslearning.com/ External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 20 8433 1009

Address

BBC Studios Limited
Television Centre
101 Wood Lane
London
W12 7FA
UK

Notes

The BBC Active company has now been absorbed within BBC Learning, a division of BBC Studios. It was originally a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Pearson Education. Formerly known as ‘BBC Worldwide Learning Studies’ and before that as ‘Videos for Education & Training’