The show is a miniature enactment of life in a big cosmopolitan city like Mumbai. Alternative medicine All around the world, people are taking control of their own health care and turning to alternative medicine. While some like acupuncture and Indian Ayrurvedic remedies seem steeped in the wisdom of ages, others sound suspicious. Discovery Channel makes viewers explore unconventional options with Alternatives Uncovered. The 6-part series investigates everything from acupuncture and massage to herbal remedies.
People are more health conscious today than ever before.
They are looking for alternative or natural products that they can use for treatment as opposed to going to a doctor for prescriptions. The programme reveals information on medical alternatives and focuses on contemporary trends, scientific research and issues in alternative medicine. Each episode explores latest information on herbal supplements, alternative therapies and healing techniques, as well as their use in the treatment of medical issues ranging from everyday well-being to treating the common cold and even cancer. Produced on location and in the studio, Alternatives Uncovered draws on expert opinion and direct experience to explore what works, what is safe and what is available in this rapidly growing area of health care.