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Most parents fear the word “Anorexia”, as most of us know that it is a serious mental health condition which, if not taken seriously, can have fatal consequences. Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of the food related mental illnesses. As a clinical hypnotherapist and child behavioural specialist I have been treating children, teens and…
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What is the difference between normal behaviour and that which may indicate an eating disorder, such as anorexia or bulimia? Most teens worry about their appearance, don’t they? During the teen years and adolescence, self – image and body consciousness is rife. However, if you have noticed that your teen or tween has been fixated…
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How do I know if my child is just being picky or has a food disorder? Children who are simply picky eaters will be “choosy” about their food – they will like one thing one day – then not like it the next but may go back to it from time to time. A picky…
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BHaving almost always struggled with my weight myself, I have often asked that question! It should be simple shouldn’t it? We do the math – calories in – calories out – simple! Or is it? We all know that trying to lose weight is one of the hardest things to do? Why? Because we can’t…
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As caring and nurturing mums and dads, we all want our children to be brought up eating healthily, sleeping well and generally being in good health – don’t we? But, how do we do that when the child refuses point blank to eat any fruit and vegetables? Children who are fussy eaters have a food…
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How many times have we said this to our children? I know I have – loads of times! However, having spent the last several years specialising in children’s problems I’ve come to realise that anxiety over food is THE most common issue that I deal with daily! Why? Oh, I wish I could answer that but there…
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