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2018105 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Nutrition Life Stories

The Food Cure: Hope or Hype?

2018105 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Six cancer patients in the United States choose dietary changes as an alternative treatment instead of conventional medicine.

Nutrition Life Stories

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Six cancer patients in the United States choose dietary changes as an alternative treatment instead of conventional medicine.

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Six cancer patients in the United States choose dietary changes as their primary treatment instead of conventional medicine. Directed by Sarah Mabrouk, "The Food Cure: Hope or Hype?" follows their personal stories over 105 minutes. The patients face various challenges and emotional struggles as they navigate their decisions. The film discusses the role of nutrition in health and healing, questioning the effectiveness of alternative therapies in cancer treatment.

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