Because the doc says so...
When my daughter was little, she suffered from constant
colds and terrible coughs. And a apart from all the other home-remedies, there
were a few very vital tips which her pediatrician told me to keep the immune
system up and running.
1 1. It begins with a robust diet
Surprisingly, children’s immune system
takes a beating if bombarded with too much sugar. And ironically, we bombard
our children with jams, chocolates, sweets, laddoos and what not. This fact
shook me completely and I’ve practically thrown most sugar out of my kitchen
with the exception of jiggery, honey and some khadi shakkar. He alo told me
that sugar has been shown in many clinical trials to actually suppress
immunity. To keep kids well, limit their overall intake of additives, sugar,
and find out which foods are allergens. Focus on plenty of fresh veggies, whole
fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, eggs, and meat.
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2. Maintain your
child's microbiota!
At first, I was flummoxed by what he said but later on I realised
that probiotics are the friendly helpful bacteria that naturally occur in our
guts. They protect our digestive tracts, help us to digest food, assist in
toxin clearance, and shield us from invading bacteria and viruses. When this
bacterial balance becomes disrupted in children, we can see changes in a
child’s ability to fend off infections.
‘A cup of curd a day
will keep the doctor at bay’.
3. Help calm their
stress and anxiety
Overstressed children lead to overstressed immune systems
which tends to bring on the runny noses and upset stomachs. It’s important for
children to have lots of down time, time for creative play, and simply times of
rest. Busy bodies need to take a break every now and then for their immune
systems to thrive. Instead of stressing them with classes, classes and more classes, allow them to do silly things of their own.
4. Sleep...nothing’s
better
Most children do not get the required amount of sleep.
Depending on age, children need between ten and 14 hours of sleep per day. Unplug
the TVs, gaming consoles, tablets et al and let the child sleep.
5. Most fever is good
I practically fell off my chair when he told me that an occasional
fever is good for the child’s system.
Fever, he said, is your child’s body’s response to an
infection and without it, her body isn’t as effective at fighting the illness.
The truth is, your child’s immune systems works better at a high temperature
too, so she can get better quickly. But of course, if the fever is on for too
long of too high, you have to consult your physician.
6. Supplements and herbs can work wonders.
The best supplements to boost a child’s immune system are
vitamin D and zinc. Natural and age old supplements like Dabur Chyawanprash can
make a huge difference to your child’s immune system. Make it a regular habit
for your child. To know more about this wonderful supplement, follow the link.
Simple tricks to keep your child happy and healthy. Wot say?
Thanks a lot for sharing....
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