Alternate States

Country: Singapore
Runtime: 8x23 Mins
Language: English
Year of Production: 2006

There's more to health than popping pills and taking jabs. Alternate States unveils new age and holistic therapies that are increasingly gaining popularity in Asia and what it does for one's physical and mental well being. Asians are increasingly turning to alternate therapies and philosophies to cope with the stressful pace of everyday living.

Over eight episodes, Alternate States reveals the essentials to natural health, well being and healing, while scrutinising with an objective eye and putting them to the test to find out if they really work. Chakras, Reiki, meridians and the like, are some of the alternate therapies laid out for the laymen as we examine what they do for one's physical and mental well-being.

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Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Country: Singapore
Runtime: 13x23 Mins
Language: English
Year of Production: 2006

Traditional Chinese Medicine has come of age, its use and benefits well documented and accepted. However, the principles, treatment and diagnosis are still a mystery even for those who swear by Traditional Chinese Medicine as a form of treatment or health preservation.

This series explores profound concepts and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine to aid the understanding of its treatment and benefits to one's general well being. Comprehensive and laced with anecdotes and fascinating stories of how certain ideas and forces are incorporated into Traditional Chinese Medicine, you will be left amazed by its origin and the depth of thinking and applications.

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Flu 1, 2, 3

Country: Singapore
Runtime: 3x23 Mins
Language: English
Year of Production: 2006

Flu 1, 2, 3 is a three-part documentary series that explores the Flu virus through an investigative approach. Through animation and re-enactments, the series explores the human flu, the Avian flu (commonly known as bird flu), as well as how a flu pandemic can occur.

Doctors and experts in the field explain the different modes of transmission and the mutation of viruses, as well as provide advice on how individuals can play their part in keeping the flu virus at bay.

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Beautiful, Naturally

Country: Singapore
Runtime: 8x23 Mins
Language: English
Year of Production: 2006

This series introduces some of Asia’s little known health and beauty tips, from foods to enhance the body’s general immunity to anti-aging treatments, to keep you beautiful - inside and out - the natural way.

In the course of uncovering the great powers of herbs and fruits from some Asian countries, the series scour the kitchens of believers to share their “beauty cuisines” or "secret concoctions" that have passed from generation to generation.

Watch how some of practitioners from around Asia look to their backyards for nature’s treatments, and turn to their kitchen apothecaries to tap into an ancient heritage, producing something relevant for modern demands.

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Beauty Past Perfect

Country: Singapore
Runtime: 8x23 Mins
Language: English
Year of Production: 2006

Beauty Past Perfect seeks to uncover the ancient beauty secrets of Asia’s most beautiful women. It examines how these treatments have withstood the test of time and evolved to become today’s treasured practices.

Each episode is thematically linked to a famous beauty and the beauty secrets of her culture and era. It covers all aspects of her beauty, from her clothes and hairstyle; to her facial and body-care to the food she eats.

To top it all, the host undergoes a complete makeover, showing how modern fashion can still be inspired by ancient beauty.

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