If you’re trying to improve the quality of health, you’re in the right place. At Health Fitness Revolution, we aim to make what is often considered complicated health and fitness-related content and make it easily digestible. But maybe, your learning style is different and you absorb information better in a more visual way… While we don’t specialize in creating videos, we can point you in the direction of some health-related content you can watch on various different platforms. The idea came to us when watching the powerful “Take Your Pills” documentary directed by Alison Klayman and executive produced by Christina Schwarzenegger (daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger, a favorite of our founder Samir!) and Maria Shriver, and how delicately the film approaches a complex subject. It got us thinking- the best documentaries illuminate the human experience. Films can bring audiences inside stories and communities that they might not otherwise be familiar with, provoke dialogue and inspire people to take action. Documentaries meet a deep human need to connect. Our list includes both documentaries and docu-series, so here are 10 must-watch favorites from our team:
Take Your Pills
Are you someone who lives with ADD/ADHD or are close with someone who does? Then you know that they might take medication to manage it. “Take your pills” is a documentary that takes a deep dive into the pros and cons of Adderall and other drugs used to manage ADD/ADHD. The film is a series of interviews with college students and working adults who are prescribed stimulants for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), along with parents who touch on the difficulties of raising children with ADHD and interviews with professionals commenting on the use of stimulants. Those interviewed include former players for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars Eben Britton, and neuroscientist Anjan Chatterjee. The film’s executive producers were Maria Shriver and Christina Schwarzenegger.
Available to stream on Netflix.
Game Changers
We may have touched on plant based coffee creamers, but if you wanted to know more about plant-based diets in a documentary Game Changers is for you. This hour and a half easy watch goes into detail with interviews from Olympians, bodybuilders, and more about how their life has changed after switching to a plant-based diet. Find it on YouTube and Netflix.
(Un)Well
Are you someone who follows the latest trends and tries to keep up with fads, even when it comes to health? (Un)Well is a docu-series that explores different trends related to the wellness industry. Topics covered include essential oils, bee sting therapy, fasting, and even Ayahuasca. Available to stream on Netflix.
Period. End of Sentence.
As a normal bodily function for women, menstruation is still considered a stigma. This is no different from other cultures in other parts of the world. This documentary takes a look at women in a rural village outside of Delhi fighting the stigma of menstruation when they learn to manufacture sanitary pads. Available to stream on Netflix.
Forks Over Knives
The feature film Forks Over Knives examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us, can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods.
What the Health
What the Health is the groundbreaking follow-up film from the creators of the award-winning documentary Cowspiracy. The film exposes the collusion and corruption in government and big business that is costing us trillions of healthcare dollars, and keeping us sick.
Rotten
Do you enjoy honey but not sure how it gets to your plate? How about avocados? In this docuseries, there are many topics covered where we get in-depth perspectives from experts in their fields. Available on Netflix.
The C Word
It’s no surprise that Cancer is devastating and is more common than we know. In “The C Word” os a documentary we sit down with a specialist who goes into different factors that are connected to Cancer. These factors include nutrition, toxins, and stress. Stream this on YouTube.
Sustainable
Have you ever wondered if our food sources are sustainable enough? In this documentary, we get the perspective of a seventh-generation farmer who gives his take on the foods we are consuming now. Stream this on YouTube.
That Sugar Film
Are you a sweet tooth? This could be the documentary for you. We take a look at the foods that came to be healthy (natural, low-fat, lite, etc) which can be packed full of sugar. If you’re struggling to manage your weight or health, this documentary will show you why limiting your sugar intake could help. Available to stream on YouTube.
Cooked
For the people who want to eat in a more balanced manner, Cooked is for you! Culinary expert Micheal Pollan challenges you to eat better by having balanced plates, ethically sourced food, and of course, wonderful flavors. Available on Netflix
