Holistic Health for Happy Kids
Welcome to Holistic Health for Happy Kids, the podcast for parents dedicated to raising resilient, healthy children naturally. Join us as we explore practical, holistic approaches to common childhood health concerns—from strengthening immunity and easing fussy eating to managing allergies, skin issues, and more. Each episode dives into naturopathic insights, nutrition tips, and effective lifestyle changes designed to support kids’ well-being from the inside out. Empower yourself with expert advice, real-life stories, and actionable steps to nurture happier, healthier kids.
Holistic Health for Happy Kids
Episode 27: A Holistic Approach to ARFID
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In this episode, I'm talking about ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). I'll chat about why it's so much more than just "fussy eating", how it affects the entire family, and how it's often rooted in nervous system distress rather than behavioural issues, which means many of the common approaches can fail.
In this episode, we explore:
- What ARFID is and how it looks
- ‘Safe foods’ vs ‘preferred foods’
- Why the signs of ARFID are often misunderstood
- The gut-brain connection
- The main drivers of ARFID
- Different categories of ARFID
- Why common strategies for fussy eating fail
- How we manage ARFID in clinic
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