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Diwali: Hindu Health Check

Can the ancient eastern medicine called Ayurveda work? Jessica Frazier investigates with the help of three Londoners who need help with their health, and a Hindu GP.

Can the ancient eastern medicine called Ayurveda work in Britain today? Jessica Frazier investigates with the help of three Londoners who need help with their health, and a Hindu GP who believes a unique combination of Ayurveda and Hinduism can help them.

They attempt a five week experiment to see if this alternative to Western medicine can improve their health, while Jessica looks for the hidden Hinduism in the treatments.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 20 Oct 200900:20
BBC One Northern Ireland

Credits

PresenterJessica Frazier
ProducerMark Warburton
DirectorMark Warburton

Broadcasts

  • Mon 19 Oct 200923:20
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales
  • Mon 19 Oct 200923:50
    BBC One Wales
  • Tue 20 Oct 200900:00
    BBC One Scotland
  • Tue 20 Oct 200900:20
    BBC One Northern Ireland