Our first Health Freaks, friends Andy and Simon are championing a remedy that’s become increasingly popular in the building trade - WD40. Our second Health Freak is Carl who cured his 8 year old verucca using Duct Tape. Our final Health Freak is Sophie who stopped her daughter's teething pains using an amber necklace she picked up in France.
The doctors hear from Florian, who claims that drinking his own urine has cured a very common ailment. They also meet Matt, who imports a remedy for his arthritis from the Himalayas, and Alan, who believes swishing coconut oil around his mouth has helped cure his bleeding gums, a condition that affects up to 90% of the UK population.
GPs Dr Pixie McKenna, Dr Ayan Panja and Dr Ellie Cannon hear from psoriasis sufferer Laura who’s eased her symptoms with the help of the breakfast favourite – oats. We’ll meet Lee who reaches for his little black book whenever he suffers from a migraine and Marlene who has spent nearly 20 years trying to find a cure for her Crohn’s Disease – before finally finding what she believes is a medical miracle in the woods.
Under the microscope this week is beekeeper Peter who believes his bees can do more than just make honey. The GPs also meet new mum Alison, who believes breast milk can cure infections, and church organist Sarah, who suffered terribly with arthritis until her daughter read on the internet about the apparently magical benefits of cider vinegar and honey.
This week the panel encounter meet Beth who wants to convince the panel that her homemade turmeric and yoghurt facemask could be a magic bullet for acne sufferers everywhere, offering a cheap and healthy alternative to expensive pharmacy and prescription medicines. The GPs also hear from Mark, whose ‘bread for boils’ remedy has been passed down through generations of his family in Wales and Bentley, a man who believes shoulder stands have stopped his hair loss.
Mimi is convinced that toothpaste can soothe insect stings whilst Clair believes that she has discovered a hot and spicy treatment for her chilblains. Peter believes that that copper insoles have helped improve his osteoarthritis.