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Bella Hadid is reaping the benefits of her top notch modelling career, after storming the catwalk at the Victoria's Secret fashion show and being named the third most popular model of the year, just behind big sister Gigi and best friend Kendall.

However, the model has faced some criticism for her seriously slim figure, and the 20-year-old is now getting skinny shamed on a new Instagram photo.

Thousands of commentators have flocked to the photo to bash the model's body. 

 

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The star is being accused of "glamorising anorexia" in a black and white photo, in which her thin thighs and prominent ribs are clearly visible.

"Your ribs. Eat. Dangerous role model for young girls looking at you as an idol," said one.

"Is she anorexic? Stop glamorising eating disorders!" said another. 

 

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However, other fans are rushing to the models defence and blaming her weight loss on her struggle with Lyme disease.

"There is no need to be disrespectful. In the case you didn't know ( however unlikely that may be) she has Lyme disease so her weight fluctuates. Your comments are not only disrespectful to her and others suffering from Lyme disease but to people suffering from anorexia as well," said one.

Lyme disease does cause both weight loss and weight gain in sufferers as it effects the metabolism, so it is very possible that Bella's slim figure is a result of her illness, rather than an eating disorder. 

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The Hadids may be one of the most notable families in Hollywood, but that doesn't mean they're without their struggles.

Model Bella took to Instagram on Tuesday to share an emotional post with her followers which describes both her own and her mother's battles with Lyme disease.

Celebrating the release of her mother Yolanda's new book Believe Me – which documents her experience with the debilitating condition – Bella wrote: "This book marks such an incredible day for you."

"I have seen you in bed, struggling for the past five years of our lives, thinking to myself 'Why would this happen to such an angel?'"

"I would cry to myself knowing that there was nothing I could do to help and that there were people going against you and what you are/were going through,"she wrote in the post which has been liked more than 60,000 times since its upload.

"Incidents where you would be so sick, not being able to move your bones/body, and I would have to drive you to the hospital at 3am so I could see you get a shot of something."

"You have been in more doctors labs and testing rooms every SINGLE day, then I have ever seen in my life…To find a CURE for people around the world."

Bella then went on to explain how the illness – which is caused by a bacterial infection carried by ticks – has affected her own life and even prevented her from potentially competing in the Olympics.

 

I am also SO proud of my mom @yolanda.hadid today and everyday. This book marks such an incredible day for you. I have seen you in bed, struggling for the past 5 years of our lives, thinking to myself 'why would this happen to such an angel?' I would cry to myself knowing that there was nothing I could do to help and that there were people going against you and what you are/were going through. Incidents where you would be so sick, not being able to move your bones/body, and I would have to drive you to the hospital at 3 am so I could see you get a shot of something just like every other day you would have to do treatment. You have been in more doctors labs and testing rooms every SINGLE day, then I have ever seen in my life… To find a CURE for people around the world. I have been struggling with Lyme and other co-infections for the past two years which has debilitated me from riding my horses, going to school, and struggling with work which are all the things I am so passionate about. you are the only person that would believe me and understand what I was going through. This book shows Kids and adults with Lyme across the world that you are not alone and we believe you! If you would like to read about @yolanda.hadid journey 'Believe Me' is available for preorder on Amazon. I love you mommy

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"I have been struggling with Lyme and other co-infections for the past two years which has debilitated me from riding my horses, going to school, and struggling with work which are all the things I am so passionate about." 

"You are the only person that would believe me and understand what I was going through."

Real Housewives star Yolanda was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2012 and has since been actively campaigning to raise awareness and find a cure for the condition.

Both Bella and her brother Anwar also suffer from the illness.

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The HSE has issued a warning in Ireland against Lyme disease.

Lyme disease is mainly spread by ticks and people who engage in outdoor activities are likely to be more at risk of being in contact with the disease-carrying ticks.

The HSE said that those who work in forest or grassy areas should be extra aware of tick bites by using insect repellent, wearing long clothing and checking for ticks after a day outside.

In a small number of cases, Lyme disease can cause severe debilitating heart and nervous system issues.

"Ticks are tiny spider like creatures that feed on the blood of mammals and birds and will also feed on the blood of humans and occasionally dogs," said Dr. Paul McKeown, HPSC Specialist in Public Health Medicine.

"Ticks are more numerous and more active in the summer months and protecting against tick bites protects against Lyme disease. The most effective way to prevent Lyme disease is by preventing tick bites."

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"I had never even heard the word 'Lyme,'" Denise Ryan says of life before her diagnosis.

The 31-year old Dubliner was living and working in Canada when she first started noticing some strange symptoms around four years ago.

"I was throwing up all day, I couldn't see properly, I was confused and had heart palpitations," she says.

Lyme Disease, which is contracted from a tick bite, has gained a lot of press over the last 12 months as celebrities like Avril Lavigne and Yolanda Foster share their stories, but back in 2011 and 2012, it wasn't quite so well-known.

As it took so long for Denise's illness to be diagnosed, she has been left with a number of life-threatening issues, from pneumonia, gastroparesis, Lyme arthritis, severe osteoporosis and muscle wasting to many bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.

Last summer Denise successfully travelled to Seattle for three months to undergo treatment from specialist doctors there, after raising tens of thousands through her first crowdfunding campaign, 3,000 Tenners. However far more treatment and time is needed for Denise to really get the help she needs. 

"I'm so weak after being sick for so long that my immune system is completely disabled and a lot of opportunistic infections have developed so I'll need a long time of very intensive care and monitoring," she explains.

If you want to help Denise, you can donate via her second campaign page, 10,000 Tenners. 

"Looking at it like needing 10,000 tenners (€10/$10/£10) makes it seem a little more possible," she says.

You can also help to raise funds by supporting Denise on Etsy, where she's selling this undeniably brilliant Pat Mustard tee:

Pat Mustard on a t-shirt AND it's for a great cause… who can say no to that?

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Yolanda Foster has revealed that she is not the only member of her famous family to be battling Lyme disease.

Two of her children are also battling the illness, she revealed while speaking at the Global Lyme Alliance in New York this week.

 

The 51-year old was diagnosed three years ago and accepted the Power of One award at the gala as she vowed to continue her fight to find a cure for the tick borne illness.

"When my two youngest children, Bella and Anwar, were diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease in early 2012, watching my babies struggle in silence in order to support me in my journey, struck the deepest core of hopelessness inside of me," the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star said.

 

Bella, 18, and Anwar, 16 were both on hand to support their mom, along with sister Gigi and her boyfriend Joe Jonas.

Gigi, 20, was given the task of introducing her mother to the stage and commented on Yolanda’s decision to star in the reality TV series:

"I remember when she was going into the first season of filming, she said to me, 'I don't know why this show was brought to my life, but for some reason, I think it will lead to something bigger.”

 

Her mom chose to dedicate her award to her children who also live with Lyme disease and promised:

“I will not allow you to live a life of pain and suffering. I will walk to the end of the earth to find a cure so that you can live a healthy life that you deserve.”

On the red carpet, Gigi gave an emotional interview with Entertainment Tonight about being the only one of her siblings to not have Lyme disease:

“What's been hardest for me is just trying to find a way to be their hope and kind of be a strength for them even with the disease that I can't understand fully because I haven't been through it.”

 

Not too long ago, singer Avril Lavigne made a return to music after she was forced to step away from the stage following her diagnosis.

"I thought I was dying … There were definitely times I couldn’t shower for a full week because I could barely stand," she said of her illness earlier this year.

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She's back in the spotlight, but Avril Lavigne is still dealing with a whole host of health issues behind the scenes.

Having been diagnosed with Lyme Disease over a year ago, the singer still has to have regular health screenings at the doctor's… and a LOT of blood tests too, it would seem.

In a very personal insight into her ongoing illness yesterday, Avril shared a picture of a number of blood vials next to her bandaged arm, captioning it, "On my way to good health #TakingCareOfMyself #FuckLymeDisease."

 

On my way to good health #TakingCareOfMyself #FuckLymeDisease

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In another post, showing her sitting on a hospital bed, the singer wrote, "This journey continues ….. Just reach up, don't give up until you've touch the sky ….. We were all meant to fly."

 

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Avril's "journey" isn't just health-related, though.

Last month the Girlfriend hitmaker confirmed she had split from her husband of two years, Chad Kroeger, with many reports suggesting the pair had parted ways long before the official announcement.

The news came just days after Chad was reportedly spotted in a Miami nightclub dancing flirtatiously with another woman.

In fact, rumours of a split began as far back as last September, when it was widely reported that things were rocky for the pair. 

"It’s over,” a source claimed to Us Weekly at the time. “He has been going around L.A. telling people that they are divorcing.” 

However in her official statement last month, Avril said the pair remained the "best of friends."

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It's been a year since Avril Lavigne's struggle with Lyme Disease forced her to bow out of the spotlight, but the singer returned to the stage last night for a very special performance at the Los Angeles Special Olympics World Games opening ceremony.

Performing her song Fly, an inspiring anthem she wrote especially for the Games, Avril looked healthy and happy as she sang at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. 

Taking to Instagram after her performance, Avril seemed overwhelmed with how the night had gone.

"This was a very beautiful night for me… It has been a difficult year fighting through Lyme Disease for me and I am so happy to have made it on stage tonight for the first performance in a year," she wrote. 

"Thank you for having me and please enjoy my song Fly. I wrote this song to encourage people who are facing challenges, to encourage strength and to empower."

Lyme Disease, an infectious illness caused by a tick bite, is often mistaken for other sicknesses, as happened in Avril's case. Speaking on Good Morning America last month, Avril revealed that for weeks doctors tried to convince her there was nothing wrong.

"They would pull up their computer and be like, 'Chronic fatigue syndrome.' Or, 'Why don’t you try to get out of bed, Avril, and just go play the piano?' It’s like, 'Are you depressed?' This went on and on for a month," she explained.

With a suspicion that her symptoms matched up with Lyme Disease, the Complicated singer finally got a diagnosis, and almost a year on she is getting stronger by the day, but it has been a difficult journey. "I felt like I couldn’t breathe, I couldn’t talk and I couldn’t move. I thought I was dying … There were definitely times I couldn’t shower for a full week because I could barely stand," she said of her illness earlier this year.

We delighted to see her back in good health again.

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It was nearly two years ago that Avril Lavigne was first diagnosed with Lyme disease.

On Monday, the 30-year-old singer opened up and spoke about her debilitating disease for the first time on camera.

Speaking to Jesse Palmer on Good Morning America, the Complicated singer broke down in tears when she discussed how doctors consistently told her that there was nothing wrong with her and that she was crazy.

“They would pull up their computer and be like, “Chronic fatigue syndrome.” Or, “Why don’t you try to get out of bed, Avril, and just go play the piano?” It’s like, “Are you depressed?” This went on and on for a month.”

Despite doctors misdiagnosing her, Avril suspected that she was suffering from Lyme disease two months into her symptoms and went to see a specialist.

The Canadian songstress said that it was a combination of the right doctor, her family and her fans that got her through her ordeal.

“I sat there in my bed and I watched the [fan created] videos and did exactly what I’m doing right now. I cried through the whole thing.”

Avril Lavigne is not the only celeb to suffer from the arthritic-like disease. The illness, which is caused by a bacterial infection contracted from a tick bite, also effects actress turned fashion designer, Ashley Olsen.

The 29-year-old has reportedly battled with the disease for years, and it has been speculated that her illness is the real reason that she has bowed out of the spotlight in recent years. 

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Ashley Olsen, 28, has incurable Lyme disease, it has been reported. The actress and designer has battled the condition for several years after allegedly contracting it via a parasite bite.

A source explains to Radar Online in the US: "She's really sick. It's gotten worse. She was diagnosed in the very late stages so early detection measures weren't options for her. She's really going through it.

''When she does come to work, she looks haggard and dishevelled. And she's often moody. Ashley's having a very rough time right now,'' they added.

The disease can cause heart problems, and results in chronic pain in the joints and on the surface of the skin. 

Ashley has been notably absent from the public eye for the last three years. However, as the former child star has previously said: "I don't like to be the centre of attention anymore," many assumed that she had simply retired from the spotlight of celebrity.

On a rare outing with her twin sister, Mary-Kate, to the Met Ball in New York earlier this week, her pale and ill-looking appearance sparked concern among her fans. 

Avril Lavigne has also battled the same disease in recent times. Last month, the 30-year-old singer revealed: "I was up against a lot of doctors that told me I was crazy and that my problems didn't exist."

She went on to explain how "there were definitely times I couldn't shower for a full week because I could barely stand. It felt like having all your life sucked out of you".

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We are so glad that Avril Lavigne is back after being bedridden for five months while battling Lyme disease. 

During an interview with Good Morning America, Avril said: ""I went from doctor to doctor for about eight months until I found somebody that had the knowledge of Lyme disease and the experience of treating it."

She went on to add:  "I actually knew I had it the whole time, probably since the summer, and was just up against a lot of doctors telling me, 'You're crazy.' Some of them were like, 'It doesn't exist.'"

Doctors believed she was dehydrated and exhausted but Avril knew there was a much bigger underlying problem. 

After suffering badly from the illness, 30-year-old Avril hopes to raise awareness about the disease which is caused by tick bites.

"I believe that I will come out of this healthier and stronger than I was before," the singer revealed. "I've gained a lot of perspective on my life. I'm choosing to look at the positives."

Lavigne, who is married to Nickelback's Chad Kroeger, released her new single Fly last week which she wrote before she became ill. 

Fly is in partnership with the 2015 Special Olympics and all proceeds will go towards the organisation. 

Avril spoke about the song: "It's just about inner strength and courage."

She admitted that: "This song took on a whole new meaning for me while I was sick, which was pretty magical."

We are so happy that Avril has bounced back from the disease and is on the road to recovery. 
 

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