{"id":16231,"date":"2015-06-08T12:41:14","date_gmt":"2015-06-08T12:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/?p=16231"},"modified":"2018-05-18T14:00:45","modified_gmt":"2018-05-18T12:00:45","slug":"top-tips-for-keeping-your-kids-immunity-strong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/top-tips-for-keeping-your-kids-immunity-strong\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips for Keeping Your Kids’ Immunity Strong"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re a mom or dad hoping to keep your little ones safe from all those nasty sneezes, sniffles, colds and \u2018flu bugs this winter, here are some great natural wellness tips you can follow. These handy pointers will help you keep\u00a0your kids\u2019 immunity levels high and their growing bodies healthy.<\/p>\n

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Breast is Best<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mom\u2019s breast milk contains all those much-needed immunity-boosting antibodies and white blood cells that baby\u2019s system needs to stay strong and healthy. Nursing your baby can protect him or her against ear infections, allergies, diarrhoea and other tummy upsets, and even more serious health problems like pneumonia and meningitis. If possible, breastfeeding is recommended for the first 2-3 months of your baby\u2019s life at the very least.<\/p>\n

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No More Nasties<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once your tot is on a solid diet, be sure to keep that daily diet as free of additives, preservatives artificial colours and synthetic flavourings as possible. Artificial nasties like additives and preservatives can often trigger food allergies or intolerances. This affects your child\u2019s digestive system and causes inflammation in the body to flare up, making it that much harder to fight off viruses and bacteria. Focus on a diet that’s high in fresh veggies and fruits, nuts, seeds and legumes, and the occasional all-natural snacktime treat<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Shun the Sugar<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Refined sugar is a big immune-supressing culprit. The blood cells need vitamin C to fight off viruses; and because the structure of glucose (from sugar) is so similar to the structure of vitamin C, the sugar you ingest will actually compete against vitamin C for space in the immune cells. This makes sugary snacks a definite no-no for healthy happy kids. Your little ones are sweet enough already!<\/p>\n

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Sweet Dreams<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sleep deprivation reduces the body\u2019s levels of natural killer cells, making it more vulnerable to illness; this applies to both grown-ups\u2019 and kids\u2019 immune systems.<\/p>\n

Be aware of just how much sleep your child needs:<\/p>\n