Support Your Child's Immune System by Doing These Things
  • 3 years ago
Support Your, Child’s Immune System, by Doing These Things.
As children in the United States head
back to school, it's nearly impossible to forget
about the looming COVID-19 pandemic. .
And with a bulk of grade-school kids still
unable to get vaccinated against the virus, it's more
important than ever to focus on staying healthy.
Here are six things parents can do
to support their child’s immune system.
1. Focus on adding color to their diet, Colorful plants, such as leafy greens,
citrus fruits and cruciferous vegetables are high
in nutrients and good for your immune system. .
1. Focus on adding color to their diet, Colorful plants, such as leafy greens,
citrus fruits and cruciferous vegetables are high
in nutrients and good for your immune system. .
1. Focus on adding color to their diet, Colorful plants, such as leafy greens,
citrus fruits and cruciferous vegetables are high
in nutrients and good for your immune system. .
2. Promote good gut health, Make sure your child is consuming an
adequate amount of dietary fiber, as it will help their
gut health and, in turn, their immune function. .
Additionally, help develop good
microbiota by giving them foods with high amounts
of probiotics.
3. Create a healthy sleep environment, Make sure your child’s bedroom is
comfortable and stimulus free. .
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends ages 6-12 get nine to 12 hours of sleep a night and
ages 13-18 are recommended eight to 10 hours. .
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends ages 6-12 get nine to 12 hours of sleep a night and
ages 13-18 are recommended eight to 10 hours. .
4. Teach them how to
handle stress healthily. , Experiencing chronic stress can cause
your child’s body to lose the ability to
regulate normal inflammatory responses.
5. Keep them
physically active, Small amounts of movement,
such as daily family walks (not
intense exercise), can benefit
your child’s immune system.
6. Lead by example, The best way to promote these healthy
habits is to perform them yourself, as children
are likely to model their parent’s behavior. .
6. Lead by example, The best way to promote these healthy
habits is to perform them yourself, as children
are likely to model their parent’s behavior.
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