A friend wrote to me saying how her little girl is always sick, asking me for tips how to strengthen her immune system. I am not proud
but can boast of very healthy kids. I thank God for that & for His guidance in helping me to learn & find good sources on healthy living.
It's not comprehensive, I put it together pretty quick to get it off to her & then thought to share it with everyone & to get other ideas from all of you, wonderful parents, on how to strengthen children' immune system & your natural remedies. i'M REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM ALL OF YOU!!!
(Disclaimer: this is not to replace medical advice & I'm not a professional doctor or nurse, this is just a mother's experience)
I want to give you some tips on strengthening your daughter's immune system. Most of them are just common sense ones, but I know they really work.
1. I'm sure you know & do already, but i'll mention it anyways - NO JUNK FOOD!!! That destroys their immune system.
2. Exercise – ourdoors is best & a must at least 4-5 times a week. It has to be vigorous! Of course if she’s weak, you want to start slower, but it has to have her heart beating for an extended period of time & her sweating to strengthen her. Do be aware of the winds & esp. drafts, but also do not overdress her – when she’s going for an active time overdressing can cause more problems than underdressing.
3. LOTS of water, fruits & veggies!!! As much as possible, use only whole grains, makes a world of difference!
4. Garlic does wonders. If you can get her to eat it on a regular basis raw – it’s the best, if not, add into her food cooked as much as only possible, you can’t put too much. Garlic toast is always a favorite.
5. When she does get sick, unless it’s at a danger point, NEVER give her any medicine, it makes it worse, ruins the immune system! (again, I’m not a doctor & I don’t know your child, pray if medicine is needed, possible at night to allow for better sleep, or if she might be in danger, etc.) Here are a few things I do: Raw garlic chopped up tiny, mixed with natural honey (see if you can get natural, directly from the hive, not processed in any way – a miracle working stuff), give a tea spoon AFTER a meal (very strong stuff, not for sensitive stomachs!), 3 times a day – same affect as a very strong antibiotic, but with no side effects. 100% juice (freshly squeezed is of course best, but commercial works as well) mixed with water, give to drink unlimited. Also lemon or ginger tea with honey – drink with no limits (a little extra of good honey might help to like it even more, ha!). A very good recipe for cough syrup (onions, cabbage & garlic – chop up & boil for a long time until all is mushy. Strain, to the liquid add lemon juice & honey or apple cider vinegar & honey. It actually doesn’t taste too bad, ha! Give to the child every half hour or as often as possible, just a couple of tablespoons at a time. Expect more BMs, but even that is good for them) – I use it always for bad coughs, really helps. Before fever over 39C I do not take it down, after, I take it down with vinegar water by wiping the body in the areas of glands. For runny noses – sea water or water with sea salt – another miracle of God’s creation, should be able to get very cheaply at a pharmacy– suck it in through the nose & spit through the mouth. At first a nasty feeling, but get used to it pretty fast. Helps to get over runny noses but also strengthens the whole ear-nose-throat department, a good thing to do regularly for strengthening. For sore throats – gargle with salt water. Even when kids are sick, if they feel like running around, it’s ok, as long as they stay warm, out of drafts & out of the direct sun. Also let them sleep unlimitedly when they’re unwell.
6. Natural yoghurt is very good at all times – helps digestion & absorption of nutrients. Eat daily. Also, if she was sick & had to take antibiotics – yoghurt is a must, for at least a full week after antibiotics to restore the natural bacteria in her stomach that have been destroyed by the medication.
7. If she is sick as much as you say, I would do a full physical examination & take complete blood tests, her weakness might be caused by some vitamin deficiency, or something else of sorts.
I hope this helps. If you do the 1,2,3,4,6, & salt water, you will see tremendous improvement! And again, I’m really hoping to get more tips from all of you
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