Dealing with childhood obesity.
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Physiological refers to the physical. So over-eating, eating fatty food, lack of exercise, etc...\n\nPsychological refers to mental issues. It could be anything from depression, to bordem, to frame of mind, thoughtless eating, etc...
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Obesity and its related problems\nDiabetes\nHigh blood pressure\nHeart disease\nCancer
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A good Vitamin supplement would help a lot especially for kids who hate eating... Try giving him Jungamals vitamins...\n\nwww.knoldsky.mypharmanex.com
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don't mess with asthma!  Trying a bunch of natural nonsense drugs may get him into a life and death situation.  Look at your house, see what is causing his problems, smoking, paint fumes, animal dander, dust etc.  eliminate it from your environment and pray for him to outgrow it.  a number of kids do.  As for the weight, you caused it by overfeeding him, you have to take steps to help him eat healthy foods.  Keep him away from jusk food, no soda, no cookies , no crackers....teach him to eat good food and he will lost the weight.
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Exercise is not always the answer to combat obesity. Stomache stapleing is not an easy medical procedure and it can be very expensive if your health insurance does not cover it. My advice is to have the procedure done in Medellin Colombia. In 2005 alone over 100.000 Americans have traveled down south to Colombia. Most procedures done there were laser eye correction, boob jobs, plastic surgery, pregnancy and fertility procedures, skin grafting for burn victims, and other surgeries such as stomache stapleing. Furthermore the hospitals and specialized medical centers have english speaking professionals on staff to assist non-spanish speaking foreigners who frequent their medical facilities.\n\nTwo important incentives why americans go to Colombia:\n1. very inexpensive compared to USA, even if you include airplaine tickets, hotel, taxi, and food.\n2. Colombia has some of the best surgeons, and other medical professionals in the world. Yes, even better than in USA.\n\n\n\nYou can get a price quote and availability via these websites: \nhttp://www.clinicamedellin.com\nhttp://www.pmamericas.com\nhttp://www.clinicamedellin.com\nhttp://www.clinicalasvegas.com\n\nIMPORTANT:\nThe medical facility which is specialized in obesity control procedures is this one: http://www.soma.com.co\n\nGood luck!\n\nps: If you need tips on hotels, currency, airlines, transportation, and more, find me online in messenger or just email me\n\nps: american airlines flies to Medellin via Miami, and the 5 star hotels and hostals are cheap. One USD = 2150 Colombian pesos. The food is very inexpensive too, you can buy a Bandeja Paisa a typical BIG meal for just USD$ 3, so after the doctors give you green light to eat solid food, you gotta try this local delight!
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My 11 year old was like this earlier this year. We couldn't figure out what was wrong with her...It got really bad and she wouldn't eat for days because of the pain. The doctor put her on medicine but that made it worse... so this is what we did... We changed her diet, reduced her stress, had her talk to a counselor, and then went back for another thorough exam. For children there could be many things wrong... from cysts, infection, blockages, even allergies. I hope they find something to help your daughter! for our daughter we cut back on milk (she only gets a small amount now and we suplement her calcium), reduced sugar, went whole wheat, more vegies, and juice, and no soda pop, reduced junk food, and easy to cook meals (yes more work for mom and dad but worth it!) and also sent lunches with her to school to have more control over what she ate there too. Then I give her back massages, which seem to help relax her stomach muscles and then she drinks green tea with mom ( we made a ritual of herbal and tea time with her and I)... again.. hope your daughter feels better!
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Stay away from fatty foods, eats lots of fresh fruit and vegies. Drink low fat milk. If over weight lose some weight, exercise on a regular basis.  Keep stress levels down.
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I've dealt with it in that I've been that kid--I did really well on tests, but I hated being cooped up in a classroom.  I don't think your son is the problem; I think the school is the problem.  It isn't natural for kids to be forced to sit still for hours and hours on end--and then people wonder why we have an obesity epidemic!\n\nThere is a good chance your kid is not being challenged enough.  The year I got "The Astronaut Award (for daydreaming so much it seemed like I was on another world)" from my teacher was the same year that I tested into the GATE Seminar program--second grade, age 7 (close to where your son is).  My suggestion is see if you can have the school hit him with an aptitude test that might qualify him for more challenging studies.  beyond that, make sure he has plenty of time after school to run and play outside and get the exercise he needs.\n\nI know I'm going to make a lot of enemies by saying this, but GOING TO A PSYCHIATRIST SHOULD ONLY BE DONE AS A LAST RESORT.  IT IS THE NUCLEAR OPTION.  THEY WILL GIVE HIM MEDICATION REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THERE IS A NON-MEDICAL ALTERNATIVE.\n\nThey're doctors--they see a problem, they look for a medical solution.  If the problem was the school,m they'd never say it, because it isn't even on their radar to look to a non-medical solution.  And while things might be getting better, the truth is that the field of psychiatry is still over-loaded with quacks that cut their teeth on Freud, and who don't have the slightest hint of understanding the actions of drugs at a molecular level.\n\nKids who really NEED medication exist, but they are rare, and they are the exception to the rule.  Stay away from the doctor until you've exhausted all else.\n\nemail me if you'd like, at craven0811@yahoo.com
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My daughter is diabetic. She was diagnosed when she was 18 months old. She is 11 now and she hates it. She sneaks snacks and I now lock them up. Being the parent of a diabetic is one of the hardest jobs any one can have. It is very challenging, and stressful. Good luck to you and your HA1C. God Bless You Sweety.
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u can show her what will happen 2 her if she continues 2 eat the way she does. Don't take snacks n general away from her. Tell her if she eats healthy all day, she can eat one snack, or if she's more willing, she will eat healthy the whole week, a chose one day where she can have a nice dessert or something. If she doesn't want 2 compromise, then u should get her some help, because obesity can b fatal.
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just eat sensibly. less of the junk food, more of the veggies & moderate consumption of meat & sugar-laced food.
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I think it's cool - there's nothing wrong with it, if the parent doesn't want the kid to have it, then they can throw it out.  Obesity starts at home, with mom or dad.  Kids learn from example.  My husband was obese all his life because his mom was a single mom who worked two jobs.  She did what she had to do.  But she refused help from family and friends to help with her boys.  So they came home from school, raided the cabinets, and played videogames all night. \n\nNo adult supervision = kids doing whatever they want = kids being unhealthy, not just in obesity ways.
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Try some diet alternatives. Morning and evening walk is must and swimming is also an good alternative for excercise. Just try to involve kid into some physical exercise. Read below and do something for your kids.
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Here is a good place to start:\n\nhttp://mayoclinic.com/health/teen-weight-loss/WT00012
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A good topic regarding childhood obesity is the issue of school lunches and school food. Is the public school responsible for giving the students healthier nutrition? Should vending machines, including soda machines, be allowed in the school?
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My granddaughter did the same thing and gained weight.There is one that is high in protein that should work better.
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I have found that joining a class..like aerobics helps the best!!  That way you arent doing it alone, and when you have a class to go to, you are more opt to keep at it. Of course, with 3 kids, I know it can be hard..I have 3 myself. And keep track of what you eat in a daily journal.  Good Luck!!