Mutism or selective mutism is an anxiety disorder. It usually occurs in the early stages of child development and affects approximately 1 in 150 children. Children with this disorder can speak in some situations but cannot in others. For example, they can speak at home to their parents but freeze up when they are in[...]
Breath holding in children, occurs in a small percentage of the population. Children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years are most commonly affected. The most important thing to note about breath holding is that the child has no control over it. It is a reflexive, or automatic response to a fear, threat[...]
Fear of separation from the parent, is a normal developmental stage which all children go through. However if it persists and worsens beyond the age of two, then something is not quite right with the child. The term Separation Anxiety Disorder is sometimes used to describe this behaviour. Retained Primitive Reflexes offer a profound insight into why this fear of[...]
What is the Moro Reflex? The Moro Reflex is a Primitive Reflex which develops in utero for the survival of the fetus. This reflex is one of the earliest to develop and it is essential for survival but disastrous if not inhibited at the correct time (2 – 4 months of age). In tiny babies their reaction to threat is to fling[...]
The Fear Paralysis Reflex The Fear Paralysis Reflex is a Primitive Reflex which develops in utero for the survival of the fetus. It creates a fear response from unexplained or threatening events. It’s function is not completely understood but it causes to fetus to temporarily freeze its movements for the purposes of survival. How does the Fear Paralysis Reflex affect[...]
What is withdrawl? Many children and adults react to social circumstances by withdrawing. Withdrawl, or Social Withdrawl is a fear based response that does not always have a clear explanation. Withdrawl behaviour often appears irrational and inexplicable. Parents will ask themselves “Why is my child behaving this way?” – knowing that there is no good reason that[...]
What are Primitive Reflexes? Primitive Reflexes are primal movement patterns that develop in the womb. They help us through the process of birth and to survive our early lives, and operate automatically – like the knee jerk reaction. As we mature from birth to two years of age, these reflexes become inhibited by the development of[...]
Do you have shin splints? Not only are they painful but they will put an end to your running practice. Cork Kinesiology has a proven record of successfully treating shin splints. If you want to put an end to the problem let Cork Kinesiology help you. What are shin splints? The most up to date[...]
There are a myriad of treatments out there for acne. Almost all of them tend to do the same thing…. they try to treat the acne by going directly at the acne. In my view this is like a mechanic attending to a warning light on the dashboard of your car – by changing the bulb. What they[...]
Post natal depression (PND) or postpartum depression is a relatively common problem experienced by 15% of women. Having a baby has a huge impact on your body chemistry. It is a time of great change for all mothers and most will experience some level of low mood. However for some, the return to a happy state of mind does[...]