Thierry de Lestrade

Le jeûne, une nouvelle thérapie ?

Sylvie Gilman, Thierry de Lestrade

Sylvie Gilman

While life expectancy is increasing in Western countries, cases of diabetes, hypertension, obesity and cancer are increasing, and the use of medication has exploded. Does this mean that in order to live to a ripe age we are condemned to swallow more and more drugs? What if there was another way? For half a century, in Russia, Germany and the U.S., doctors and biologists have been exploring a different therapeutic approach: fasting. The results are amazing. Soviet researchers have provided a body of clinical studies of exceptional health…only published in Russian, and thus unknown in the West. Young biologists from the University of Los Angeles have overturned conventional wisdom and used molecular biology to demonstrate the powerful effects of fasting. This research suggests a wide-ranging potential, which could include treatments for the disease of the century, cancer. If these scientists are right, maybe our approach to disease and treatment will need a rethink.

Microbiote, les fabuleux pouvoirs du ventre

Sylvie Gilman, Thierry de Lestrade

Sylvie Gilman

Hidden deep in our guts, billion bacteria keep us healthy. Although invisible to the naked eye, they could revolutionise the future of medicine. This might happen, if they don't disappear because of our modern lifestyle.

The Altruism Revolution

Sylvie Gilman, Thierry de Lestrade

Daniel Batson, Paul Bloom

For generations, we have believed that man is driven by ruthless self-interest. But over the past decade, this idea has been increasingly challenged. New research from fields as diverse as political science, psychology, sociology and experimental economics is forcing us to rethink human actions and motivation. ‘The Altruism Revolution’ examines the scientific reasons behind the call for a more caring society.

An Obese World

Sylvie Gilman, Thierry de Lestrade

Sylvie Gilman

As obesity progresses inexorably, Sylvie Gilman and Thierry de Lestrade investigate the causes of this planetary plague and reveal the fight waged in certain countries to stem it.

Brains in Danger

Sylvie Gilman, Thierry de Lestrade

For the past 20 years, the world has seen alarming increases in autism and behavioral disorders. This important film profiles an international scientific investigation that has shown how chemicals in objects surrounding us may affect brain development in fetuses. That includes a class of compounds called "endocrine disruptors" that are present in many home and beauty products as well as food.

Secrets de longévité

Sylvie Gilman, Thierry de Lestrade

Sylvie Gilman

Spared by cancer, diabetes and possibly Alzheimer’s, men and women of small stature are intriguing scientists that are trying to postpone age-related illnesses. What mechanisms protect these small Ecuadorian from certain illnesses? From Quito to Los Angeles, via Tel-Aviv, the film follows the revolutionary research, step-by-step, that is attempting to understand and prevent diseases such as cancer. And outlines ways to live in good health… for as long as possible.

Demain, tous crétins ?

Sylvie Gilman, Thierry de Lestrade

For the past 20 years, the world has seen an alarming decrease in IQ and a rise of autism and behavioral disorders. This international scientific investigation reveals how chemicals in objects surrounding us affect our brain, and especially those of fetuses.