Doctor in the House

Laura and John McKeever live in Graiguenamanagh Ireland with their four children Abi Cillian TJ and baby Owen As well as a startling absence of fruit or vegetables in their diet Dad John drinks alcohol on a daily basis and smokes 60 cigarettes a day Both Laura and Johns mothers passed away recently something that has further increased their concern for their own health

Amina and Atif Ghazanfar live in Ashbourne Ireland with their two children Seven years ago Atif was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis a condition that results in inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum Two years ago he was in a coma due to side effects from his medication He suffered meningitis in his brain and spine

The Reilys have significant health issues in the house cystic fibrosis asthma migraines low vitamin D levels possible addiction to painkillers depression and polyps The eating habits in the family could do with serious improvement None of the family eat breakfast at home and their diet lacks fresh fruit and vegetables Naomi smokes about 60 cigarettes a day

Amanda admits she comforteats and has an extremely unhealthy relationship with food Her weight started escalating when she had a relationship breakup at age 18 and in recent years has put on 2 stone about 28 pounds a year Amanda used to work as a fitness instructor and now worries that she may not be even be able to walk in the coming years let alone exercise

Lisa Colgan lives in Swords near Dublin with her mom Jackie stepfather Richard and her daughter Maisie Belle Both Richard and Jackie are on cholesterol medication Richards other health worries include psoriasis and hernias He has a trapped nerve in his spine something that he has had since he was 20

Angela David Anthony Nathan and Tyra live in Tullamore Ireland and like a lot of Irish families theyve developed some bad habits Angela and David havent exercised for years Angela drives everywhere and the familys diet is very poor They eat fast food at least twice a week and there are very few vegetables to be found They have a cupboard in the kitchen full to the brim of treats