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Each month, dating coach Tammy James answers your relationship questions

My boyfriend and I have been dating for two years and have a house together. I’m keen to start a family but he says he’s not ready. What should I do?

Sadly, us women have to make our minds up about having children before nature decides we can’t. For men, they can take their time. Think back to when you got together and what your boyfriend’s view on children was then. If he was clear he wanted children then he could genuinely need more time. Lots of men don’t like to think of having kids until they feel they are in a stable relationship and can financially support their child. If your boyfriend has been pretty evasive about the subject of children from the start it’s unlikely you’ll be able to change him and giving him more time will make no difference. It’s time for a frank discussion with him: what does he want and when? If he can’t say, then you need to think about how important this is to you. 
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Your queries about natural health answered by Jacquie Lane from the College of Naturopathic Medicine

My dentist has told me that I will need treatment for periodontal disease and acid erosion. He also advised me to limit certain foods and drinks, and that the right nutrition could help. What should I do?
TL, Kemp Town
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Don’t be afraid to put your feet on show – it’s time to put your best foot forward

Both Podiatry and Chiropody specialise in treatment of the feet. There is sometimes confusion between the two terms, but they mean the same thing. Chiropody is an older, more traditionally used term in the UK. Chiropodists and podiatrists diagnose and treat abnormalities with the feet. You would see a podiatrist if you experience pain or infection in the foot: discomfort in your heels, discoloured toenails, ingrown toenails, pain in your lower limbs or swelling of the joints… these can all be treated. And with our feet on show this summer – whether you’re on the beach or in the city centre, it’s time to get your feet in tip-top condition.
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Good nutrition and healthy, happy children begins with the right approach to food

From babies and childhood through to the teenage years, good nutrition is vital. Statistics published by the NHS (Feb 2011) showed a dramatic increase in childhood obesity from 1995 to 2004. From 2004, there is evidence of decline, but with fast food readily available and a less active lifestyle among children the norm, obesity is still a problem.

A recent nationwide sizing survey shows Britain’s youngsters are significantly heavier and wider on average than their parents were as children. The research, carried out by Select Research using 3D body scanners, found today’s 11 year olds are not only taller than children in the previous generation, but wider and heavier too. Girls’ average waist size has increased by 8.3cm to 70.2cm, while boys’ waists are 7cm bigger, measuring on average 70cm.
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