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How can i strengthen my child’s immune system?

How can I strengthen my child’s immune system?

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The human immune system is subject to a lifelong learning process and is therefore constantly changing. It is therefore only logical that children and especially babies usually do not yet have a particularly strong protection from their immune system. This only develops in the course and is trained by all possible different environmental influences. Although aging is the best training for the immune system, there are several other ways to strengthen and train it in early years.

How does the immune system in children differ from adults?

As already mentioned, the immune system is subject to a constant learning process. So that the baby is not born completely unprotected, the baby gets a so-called in the last months of pregnancy "Nest protection" from the mother With. This is a specific type of antibody (IgG) that is small enough to pass from the mother’s blood to the fetus in the placenta.

Antibodies are produced by the human immune system in response to foreign bodies (antigens). They bind these foreign bodies, such as bacteria or viruses, which make them easier to attack and kill. In this way, the infant receives all of the mother’s antibodies, which it has produced in the course of its life. This protects the baby against most of the potential infections for the first months after birth.

Further protection is provided by the Breastfeeding passed from mother to child. However, this is a different type of antibody (IgA), which is particularly active in the mucous membrane of humans. While nest protection and breastfeeding protection continue, the baby begins to build its own immune system. As soon as the mother’s protection disappears, the baby is completely on its own. Therefore toddlers and children have one incomplete immune system and are therefore significantly more susceptible to infections and diseases than adults.

What home remedies help?

In order to strengthen the immune system and prevent illnesses, certain behaviors in everyday life and some home remedies are very suitable. An important part of a healthy body is nutrition. In terms of the defense system, one is particularly vitamin-rich (especially fruits and vegetables) and low sugar diet helpful. Vitamin C plays a crucial role in this. Foods rich in vitamin C are, for example, lemon, paprika or orange.

Adequate absorption of trace elements such as zinc, iron, calcium and magnesium can also strengthen the immune system. Studies have shown that sports, in particular endurance sports, has a positive effect on the function of the immune system. They were able to show that people who are active in sports fall ill less often and for shorter periods. Another very important aspect, which plays a role in everyday life, is the reduction of stress. This lowers the cortisone level in the blood and the immune system becomes more active.

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Homeopathy / globules

There are some herbal ingredients that can boost the immune system. These can be done either regularly or if necessary Teas, baths or as inhalation be applied. Are particularly common ginger, eucalyptus, Echinacea, elder, Taiga root, sea brood, Tea tree oil, lemon verbena, chamomile or ivy applied.

The treatment with globules is very extensive and can vary widely depending on symptoms and person. It is therefore advisable to do so Discuss therapy with a homeopath. This will also determine the correct potency and dosage. It is important here whether it is just a general strengthening of the immune system or whether complaints have already occurred and these should be alleviated. The following homeopathic remedies are often used to strengthen the immune system: Echinacea, Calendula, Arnica, Potassium phosphoricum and potassium sulfuricum.

Which Schuessler salts can help?

The idea behind treatment with Schüssler salts is that the respective disease arises from an imbalance of minerals in the cells. Contain Schuessler salts certain minerals in very low potency. In the case of an acute illness (e.g. a cold or an incipient inflammation), a deficiency in iron is assumed. Therefore the Schüssler salt number 3: Ferrum phosphoricum in potency D12 is recommended. This is intended to supplement the lack of iron so that the immune system can work optimally. In most cases, the accompanying medication is the administration of potassium sulfuricum (D6) and magnesium phosphoricum (D6). These can enhance the effects of Ferrum phosphoricum and thus contribute to recovery. Since the administration of Schüssler salts can vary greatly depending on the specific clinical picture, it should first be clarified and adjusted by a medical doctor. Mostly, Schüssler salts are given over a longer period of time. However, an effect of Schüssler salts has never been proven.

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Which drugs from the pharmacy can help?

Most drugs that strengthen the immune system and are available in a pharmacy take advantage of the effects of individual or combined active ingredients. These are usually vitamins, trace elements or herbal agents. Often these are used in a combination Juice, effervescent tablet or as a tablet offered. However, it should be borne in mind that no effectiveness has been demonstrated for most of these products. A possible overdose of individual substances also poses a hazard. In addition to the above-mentioned ingredients, there are also products that contain bacteria, so that you can maintain your natural bacterial flora and thus get sick less often. However, this should also be viewed critically, since these can only protect against bacterial infections.

Sanostol®

Sanostol ® is designed for children Multivitamin Mix, which occurs both as juice and as an effervescent tablet. It contains the Vitamins A, C, D3, E, B1, B2, B3, B6 and provitamin B5. According to the manufacturers, it is suitable for strengthening the immune system, preventing infections and taking malnutrition. The specified ingredients are indeed vitamins that strengthen the immune system and should be sufficiently ingested through food. However, according to Stiftung Warentest, Sanostol contains too much vitamin A, which can be harmful to your health. The agent should also not be able to keep the promised effect.

Zinc is a structural element in numerous enzymes and is therefore involved in many metabolic pathways in the body. Studies have shown that zinc suppresses the non-specific immune system and promotes the specific system. The non-specific, early immune system is responsible for the disturbing symptoms. A cold, for example, would cause a cold and cough. The specific, late system, which usually only becomes active after a few days, is significantly more effective and can usually fight the disease well. Zinc is found in numerous foods, and oysters, beef and legumes are particularly abundant.

What vitamins can help?

In principle, all vitamins are important in order to achieve optimal physical function. But a few are particularly necessary for the immune system. Above all, these are Vitamins C, A, D and E.. Vitamins C and E can be called Eliminate radicals and render them harmless, thereby supporting the immune system. Vitamin C is also in the Defense cells formed (white blood cells) responsible. Vitamins A and D can functionally support the immune system. There are studies that show that vitamin C partially suppresses the immune system, which weakens it, but alleviates the symptoms (e.g. cold symptoms). This can be particularly useful in the first few days of a cold.

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Can sport help my child or does it make him sick more often??

Sport plays an important role in strengthening the immune system and general health. Studies have shown that endurance sports such as jogging, swimming or cycling strengthen the immune system. How exactly this works has not yet been finally clarified. Probably there will be one increased activation of the immune system. Athletes are therefore less likely to get sick and get back to health faster in the event of illness.

So sport can ensure that a Child falls ill less often and strengthens its immune system. It is important, however, that this relates to sports while in a healthy state. If symptoms are already present or if a disease has occurred only very shortly before, then sports and especially endurance sports are strongly discouraged. The reason is the danger of the pathogens being carried into the heart due to the increased blood flow. In addition, the body is heavily loaded, which can worsen the state of health or prolong recovery.

How can I strengthen the immune system after my child has taken an antibiotic?

According to the latest results from investigations and studies, the microbiome (all bacteria that colonize humans) plays an enormously important role in the defense function and for the human immune system. Several trillion bacteria have created a living space within the human colon (intestinal flora) and contribute significantly to digestion. As part of antibiotic therapy, a Most of these bacteria are killed. This reduces the competition of bacteria within the intestine, which in turn gives new bacteria the opportunity to colonize.

Therefore, the most common side effect of antibiotics is diarrhea. By killing the microbiome numerous times, the body’s immune system is weakened. This is usually not noticed during therapy, since the antibiotic also kills harmful bacteria. However, there is often an increased susceptibility to infection and a longer duration of illness after such medication. The best way to rebuild your intestinal flora and thus the immune system as quickly as possible is one appropriately adapted diet. It works best Dairy products or certain Food supplements since these have a positive effect on the growth of bacteria in the intestine. In addition, the diet should be as varied as possible in order to enable a large biodiversity of the bacteria.

How can I strengthen the immune system after a vaccination??

After a vaccination, the immune system is stressed because it is supposed to produce antibodies against this particular disease. It is therefore important to take care of your body in the first few days after vaccination save and not to strain it any further. First of all no demanding sporting activity or perform other incriminating actions. The body should also be kept warm because the immune system can work optimally at a higher body temperature. Furthermore, the above-mentioned home remedies to strengthen the immune system can be used.

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How can I improve my child’s immune system after a runny nose??

After a cold, the immune system does not necessarily have to be strengthened. This has successfully combated bacteria in the mucous membrane in the past few days or weeks, otherwise the runny nose would not be gone. The immune system is currently in a very active phase and a further cold is unlikely. However, can supportive measures (see home remedies, homeopathy, sports, …) to keep the immune system functioning properly and thus to stay healthy in the long term.

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