The immune system is responsible for defending the body from infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses, and is the body’s conservator, so to speak. Only a sound immune system can fight against disease-causing bacteria and viruses, and children can be healthy and strong, free from disease. The following 12 tips will be able to defend the child’s immune system, so that it can play the best role.
The first move: breastfeeding DD’s first immunization in life
Breast milk contains a large number of immune substances, which can increase the immunity and disease resistance of the infant’s organism and can prevent the infant from being invaded by viruses and getting sick. It can be said that breast milk is the first immunization of life, so do not miss the opportunity to breastfeed your baby.
The second trick: touch DD to improve the baby’s blood circulation
The contraction of the birth canal during natural childbirth, squeezing the fetus, is a beneficial physical contact that facilitates the development of the baby’s nervous system. After birth, the mother’s body contact, will give the little baby a great sense of security, can promote the baby’s physical development, especially beneficial for premature babies born at a low birth weight. Touch can improve the baby’s blood circulation, improve immunity, and enhance the digestion and absorption of food, reduce crying and improve sleep.
Tip #3: Immunizations DD proactive response
Immunization for babies is a proactive measure taken by humans to defend themselves against infectious diseases, such as BCG vaccination to prevent tuberculosis, oral polio vaccination to prevent polio (polio), and hepatitis B vaccination to prevent hepatitis B. Parents must vaccinate their babies on time.
No. 4: Exercise plus games DD strengthen the body’s ability to resist disease
Appropriate exercise and games can increase the vitality of children’s immune cells, help children fight against disease-causing cells in the body, and effectively remove the sources of disease that have invaded the body. Research shows that if children can exercise for about half an hour a day, the oxygen content of the blood will increase, and the number of immune cells will increase at the same time. Exercise and play can keep your child’s immune system in top shape.
Tip #5: Sleep well, disease less DD enhance the body’s regulatory function
Adequate sleep can make the bone marrow and lymph function at the same time, and the bone marrow and lymph are important components of the immune mechanism. The baby’s long-term lack of sleep will affect growth and development, and immunity is also in the non-stop growth and development of gradually improved, poorly developed immune system, will inevitably lead to low immune function. Experts recommend that school-age children sleep at least 10 hours a day, and if your child does not get enough sleep at night, you can let him take a nap during the day.
Tip 6: Don’t overeat DD to avoid overburdening the spleen and stomach
Infants and young children are delicate organs, digestion and absorption function is not yet sound. Although the development of vigorous, urgent need for nutrients, however, the spleen and stomach movement digestive function is relatively inadequate. If you eat too much, it will make the gastrointestinal burden increased, digestive function disorder, easy to accumulate food, abdominal pain, leading to gastroenteritis, indigestion and other diseases.
The 7th trick: drink more plain water DD to keep the mucous membrane moist
Drinking more water can keep the mucous membrane moist and become an important line of defense against bacteria. Let your child carry a water bottle when you go to kindergarten or go out, and drink whenever you are thirsty. Be careful to drink plain water, not various sugary drinks.
Tip #8: Avoid cleanliness DD helps form immune memory
The immune system can form an immune memory for infectious agents, so that in case of another encounter, they can be quickly eliminated. If your home is always disinfected and sterilized every day like a hospital, the child is equivalent to living in a sterile room, there is no opportunity to produce antibodies through infection, resistance is weakened instead, and may lead to allergies and autoimmune disorders.
No. 9: Good hygiene DD prevent disease from the mouth
Although over-emphasis on antibacterial and cleanliness is not beneficial to health, it is still important to cultivate basic hygiene habits in children, especially before eating and washing hands after going to the toilet, which can prevent diseases from entering through the mouth.
Tip 10: Don’t use antibiotics at will DD let the immune system get a workout
When the infection is not very serious, try not to use antibiotics, but rely on their own resistance, so that the immune system to get exercise. When you encounter the same “enemy” again, the trained immune cells will produce targeted immunity, thus protecting the body.
No. 11: Reduce stress DD positive mindset intentional health
Studies have shown that the more stress you are under, the more likely you are to catch a cold. Teach your child relaxation techniques and arrange activities appropriately, so as not to let stress overwhelm your child’s immune system.
No. 12: Reduce pollution DD is a guarantee to improve immunity
According to a survey by the Canadian Health Organization, 68% of diseases are related to indoor pollution, and 80% to 90% of cancers are caused by living environment and living habits. To regularly open the windows and doors for ventilation, to ensure the air circulation in the children’s room; decoration to choose green environmentally friendly materials, and within six months of renovation to avoid children to move in; shall not smoke in front of children, etc..