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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist

Australia

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Expertise

I have a degree in Psychology from the Sydney University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition. I am also the author of “GETTING OFF THE HOOK” which deals with the nutritional and psychological treatment of personality disorders. It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. I am interested in the relationship between nutrition and behaviour, and as a Probation ans Parole Officer facilitated groups for offenders, many of whom were alcoholics and drug addicts, sex offenders or compulsive gamblers, as well as the whole gamut of “personality disorders”. I am also the ex-editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia Newsletter, a quarterly publication dealing with hypoglycemia and related health problems. Its web site, together with a shortened course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

Experience in the area

Depression, Anxiety Attacks and Self-Esteem Problems, Drug Addiction and Alcoholism, Gambling, as well as the whole gamut of personality disorders.

Publications

Author of the book "Getting off the Hook". It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. Various articles in Hypoglycemic Health Association's Newsletters

Education/Credentials

BA (Psych) (University of Sydney), Post Grad Dip Clin Nutr (International Academy of Nutrition)

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to make the treatment "mental health" into a self-help program for anybody to help themselves, by teaching the influence of nutrition on "mental" health. I also hope to inform professionals about the nutritional aspects of "mental illness".

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Most "mental" health problems are NOT IN THE MIND, but in a unhealthy body.

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andrea	10/28/09	10	10	10	10	Than you .
Jim	10/02/09	10	10	10	10	excellent. Thank - You
ZULEMA ALVAREZ	07/23/09	10	10	10	10	thank you zulema alvarez
jim	06/08/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for ur help. But my .....
Alejandro Cruz	05/20/09	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist

2009-11-14 husbands eating habbits:

HI Terry, If your husband is diabetic he should closely consult with his doctor to get the right diet. Eating the wrong type of food can certainly affect his moods. He should be on a diet that will

2009-11-10 low self confidence:

Hi saim, I must agree that many young people are under tremendous stress because of schooling and exams. Furthermore, many young people are beginning to suffer from mood disorders, but this can be due

2009-10-01 what is the right course?:

HI Jim, I use all of these areas, but I believe that the metabolic aspects of mood disorders comes before consideration of psychological issues. Please have a look at: Treatment of a Low Self-Esteem

2009-09-09 I'm fat and no one likes me....:

Hi Roxy, I know what you mean. When you Boyfriend dumped you it may have triggered a depression in you that until that time may have been dormant. Now it should be realized that being depressed and

2009-08-19 Getting Off The Hook:

Hi jeff, You should be able to buy a copy from the Hypoglycemic Health Association. Get the information from our web site. _______________________________________________ Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional

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