(Un)Well

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  • TV-MA
  • 2020
  • 1 Season
  • 6.4  (1,265)

(Un)Well is a documentary-style series, made available on Netflix in 2020, which delves into the world of some of the most unconventional and unregulated wellness practices. Each of its six parts explores a different topic related to wellness such as essential oils, fasting, tantric sex, breast milk, Ayahuasca, and bee-venom therapy, presenting the history, effects, and opinions about each of these practices from experts on both sides of the coin.

The show, narrated by Jennifer Julian, begins with the episode 'Essential Oils', which delves into the world of aromatherapy and its popularity within the wellness industry. The episode presents both the benefits and the dangers of using essential oils as a self-help tool, like using it as a natural alternative to reduce stress, promote sleep or relieve pain. The show interviews the experts on the making of essential oils, such as how the plants are grown, harvested, and distilled to make the final product available in the market. Also, it presents testimonials of individuals who claim to have benefitted from using the oils while also showcasing the potential risks of side effects, including skin irritation, allergic reactions, and chemical sensitivity.

The second episode, 'Fasting', dives into various fasting techniques marketed as a way to reset your body, and the potential benefits they may offer, including weight loss, increased focus, and reduced inflammation. The episode presents scientific evidence of the effects of fasting on the body, including Autophagy, the body

(Un)Well is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between August 12, 2020 and on Netflix

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Bee Sting Therapy
6. Bee Sting Therapy
August 12, 2020
Expensive and labor-intensive bee venom promises to soften wrinkles and treat chronic Lyme disease. But do the risks outweigh the rewards?
Ayahuasca
5. Ayahuasca
August 12, 2020
Once reserved for Indigenous shamans, this powerful hallucinogen draws those hoping to unlock trauma and quell addiction. Can it also cause psychosis?
Fasting
4. Fasting
August 12, 2020
Fasting has vaulted beyond weight loss as biohackers have used it to optimize body and mind and enhance healing. But the practice holds real dangers.
Builking Up with Breast Milk
3. Builking Up with Breast Milk
August 12, 2020
Bodybuilding is just one reason why some adults are pumped to drink so-called "liquid gold". Yet is breast milk sharing considered safe - or ethical?
Tantric Sex
2. Tantric Sex
August 12, 2020
Sexual healing releases energy and improves intimacy, advocates say. But accusations of abuse and cultural appropriation have dogged the practice.
Essential Oils
1. Essential Oils
August 12, 2020
Once fringe but now at the center of billion-dollar multilevel marketing companies, plant extracts can help us cope with anxiety. Are they a remedy?
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Where to Watch (Un)Well
(Un)Well is available for streaming on the Netflix website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch (Un)Well on demand at Netflix.
  • Premiere Date
    August 12, 2020
  • IMDB Rating
    6.4  (1,265)