Complementary Childcare: Weight

Alternative title: Complementary Kids: Weight
Synopsis: A series originally shown on the Discovery Health Channel seeking to promote a greater understanding of the use of complementary therapies in treating a range of illnesses in children. Each programme deals with a specific illness and health practitioners, all belonging to recognised medical associations, are shown working with the case studies.
The series promotes the idea of helping children to strengthen their immune system at an early age for a healthy later life.

This programme looks at 2 case studies: a boy who was being bullied at school because of is weight has a diet designed by a naturopath, as well as receiving low-key counselling and a homeopathic remedy. A mother talks to a clinical nutritionist about how to encourage her children to develop healthy eating habits. With Dr Winnie Chan, a nutrition expert.
Series: Complementary Childcare, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2002
Year of production: 2002
Notes: Programme first broadcast on Discovery Health Channel 25/9/02. Also available on DVD combined with FEAR AND ANXIETY.
Uses: Aimed at parents who feel that traditional health care methods have failed, or not helped their children sufficiently.
Subjects: Health Education
Keywords: child health; complementary medicine; diet; nutrition; obesity; homeopathy; naturopathology

Name: Quantum Leap
Notes: The company ceased trading in 2018. It was previously a distributor and online retailer specialising in non-fiction DVD titles on a wide variety of subjects, particularly in the areas of music instruction, music performance, sport instruction, and health. Some titles also available through retail outlets.

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